AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also carries a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark position?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 sits at the 86th percentile. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 66099, and the AMD part’s average is 38221.

Q: What are the cache configurations for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not. Both support dual-channel memory, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PQE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher PCIe generation and lane count?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part also has a higher TDP of 125 W versus 28 W for the AMD chip.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across all 15 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not win a single comparison in the database. However, the margin of victory varies significantly by workload type, which reveals where each processor’s strengths lie relative to the other.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 250, the closest result is in the single-threaded tests. The PassMark single-thread score shows Intel at 4573 versus AMD at 3678, a delta of -19.6 percent. This is the smallest gap in the entire comparison, indicating that the Zen 4 architecture in the AMD chip is comparatively competitive on lightly threaded work despite the Intel part’s higher boost clock. Still, the Intel Core 9 273PQE leads in this category, so the AMD processor’s advantage is one of efficiency rather than outright performance.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE’s biggest wins come in multi-core and compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 39190 against 14676 for the AMD chip, a delta of -62.6 percent. In PassMark floating-point math, Intel scores 125546 versus 53285, a delta of -57.6 percent. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 2754 versus 1147, a delta of -58.4 percent. These results indicate that the Intel processor’s higher core count, larger cache, and higher power envelope deliver substantial advantages in parallel compute.

The data also shows a strong Intel lead in integer-heavy and encryption tasks. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 164629 versus AMD at 91565, a delta of -44.4 percent. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 29636 versus AMD at 17661, a delta of -40.4 percent. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 585752 versus AMD at 300708, a delta of -48.7 percent. The smallest Intel win in the multi-threaded category is in random string sorting, where Intel scores 53167 versus 35861, a delta of -32.6 percent.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 250, the data suggests it is best suited for mobile or power-constrained environments. Its 28 W TDP, 4 nm process, and Radeon 780M integrated graphics indicate a design focus on efficiency. The Intel Core 9 273PQE, with its 125 W TDP, 10 nm process, and desktop socket, is positioned for maximum throughput where power draw is less of a concern.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences are substantial: the AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor or die size data in the database.

The core designs differ in cache hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part’s larger per-core caches and more than double the shared L3 provide a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from data locality.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and share the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part adds ECC memory support, which the AMD chip lacks.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part’s newer PCIe generation offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part has more lanes available.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz versus 3.40 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 5.90 GHz, favoring the Intel part in both.

TDP differs significantly: the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a 125 W TDP. This reflects their different market segments (Mobile versus Desktop) and power delivery expectations.

Socket types are incompatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm Intel process with no recorded transistor or die size.

Cache configurations differ as noted: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCIe differs: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 15 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 39190 against 14676 for the AMD chip, a delta of -62.6 percent. This is the single biggest performance gap in the entire comparison, reflecting the Intel part’s 12 cores versus 8, its larger 36 MB shared L3, and its higher 125 W power envelope.

Cinebench R23 single-core shows a similarly decisive result. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 1715, a delta of -69 percent. This is the largest percentage delta in any single test, indicating that the Intel part’s 5.90 GHz boost clock provides a substantial per-thread advantage over the AMD part’s 5.10 GHz boost.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel part leads in both multi-core and single-core. Multi-core shows Intel at 3950 versus AMD at 2302, a delta of -41.7 percent. Single-core shows Intel at 557 versus AMD at 269, a delta of -51.7 percent. The single-core delta in R15 is larger than in R23, suggesting the older benchmark is more sensitive to clock speed differences.

PassMark data compression shows Intel at 585752 versus AMD at 300708, a delta of -48.7 percent. Data encryption shows Intel at 29636 versus AMD at 17661, a delta of -40.4 percent. Extended instructions show Intel at 38743 versus AMD at 21613, a delta of -44.2 percent. Prime number finding shows Intel at 198 versus AMD at 73, a delta of -63.1 percent.

Floating-point math shows Intel at 125546 versus AMD at 53285, a delta of -57.6 percent. Integer math shows Intel at 164629 versus AMD at 91565, a delta of -44.4 percent. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 46107 versus AMD at 25089, a delta of -45.6 percent. Physics shows Intel at 2754 versus AMD at 1147, a delta of -58.4 percent.

Random string sorting shows the smallest multi-threaded delta: Intel at 53167 versus AMD at 35861, a delta of -32.6 percent. Single-thread tests show the smallest overall delta: Intel at 4573 versus AMD at 3678, a delta of -19.6 percent. The single-thread result appears twice in the database under two test names but with identical scores.

The nearest rival data for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 shows it clustered with Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta 0.1 percent), Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.1 percent), Intel Core i5-14490F (delta 0.2 percent), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (delta -0.2 percent). The Intel Core 9 273PQE is clustered with Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (delta -0.1 percent), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (delta 0.3 percent), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (delta -1.1 percent), and AMD EPYC 4465P (delta -1.2 percent). These clusters confirm that the two processors occupy different performance tiers in the database, with the Intel part positioned alongside high-end desktop and server-class chips.