AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core 9 273PTE represent two fundamentally different design philosophies. The Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 178 mm² die containing 25,000 million transistors. It uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename and fits into AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, by contrast, is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process under the Bartlett Lake codename, uses Intel Socket 1700, and has no explicit architecture designation in the database beyond its generation label.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part fields 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 12 cores and 24 threads. That 50% core advantage in the Intel chip is paired with a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz versus 3.30 GHz for AMD, though Intel's boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz against AMD's 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor also carries a higher thermal design power of 45 watts compared to 28 watts for the AMD, reflecting its desktop-oriented positioning versus the AMD's mobile segment.

Cache hierarchies show notable divergence. The Ryzen 7 250 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Core 9 273PTE increases each level: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. That larger L3 pool, more than double the AMD's, likely contributes to the Intel part's strong showing in certain multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical peak bandwidth figures of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip lacks ECC memory support; the Intel chip includes it. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, whereas the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics mark another split. The Ryzen 7 250 uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 730. Production status for both is listed as active, with the AMD released in January 2025 and the Intel in March 2026 per the database.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark suite records 15 comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 7 250 winning 9 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE winning 6. That split reveals complementary strengths rather than a single dominant part.

The AMD chip excels in integer-heavy and data-processing workloads. It leads by 11.1% in integer math, 16.2% in data compression, 23.9% in data encryption, 23.8% in random string sorting, and 35.5% in extended instructions. These results indicate a processor that handles encryption, sorting, and instruction-set extensions with particular efficiency. The AMD also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 7.1% and the PassMark multithread test by 4.3%, suggesting strong per-core efficiency despite fewer physical cores.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates in rendering and physics simulation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,445 versus 14,676 for AMD represents a 28.2% advantage, and the Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2,886 versus 1,715 is 40.6% higher. In PassMark physics, the Intel part scores 1,917 against 1,147, a 40.2% lead. Floating-point math also favors Intel by 12.2%, and prime number finding shows a 48.6% gap in Intel's favor.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins data manipulation and general throughput tasks, while Intel wins compute-heavy, floating-point, and physics-oriented workloads. The Cinebench R15 multicore test goes to AMD by 11.7%, but the newer R23 multicore test goes to Intel by 28.2%, indicating that the Intel part scales better under sustained multi-threaded rendering load.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads; Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clock speeds: AMD base 3.30 GHz, boost 5.10 GHz; Intel base 1.40 GHz, boost 5.50 GHz.

Power: AMD TDP 28 watts; Intel TDP 45 watts.

Sockets: AMD Socket FP8; Intel Socket 1700.

Process: AMD 4 nm TSMC; Intel 10 nm Intel foundry.

Transistors and die: AMD lists 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die; Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache: AMD L1 64 KB per core, L2 1 MB per core, L3 16 MB shared; Intel L1 80 KB per core, L2 2 MB per core, L3 36 MB shared.

Memory: AMD DDR5 only; Intel DDR4 and DDR5. Both dual-channel at 89.6 GB/s.

ECC: AMD no; Intel yes.

PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes; Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M; Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: AMD mobile; Intel desktop.

Release date: AMD January 2025; Intel March 2026.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2,886 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 40.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 250's 1,715.

Q: Which chip wins in data encryption workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 leads by 23.9% in PassMark data encryption, scoring 17,661 versus 14,253 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.10 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Q: What are the market segments for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is classified as mobile, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE is classified as desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 250 scores 21,613 against 15,952 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 35.5% margin. This workload tests SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the AMD architecture demonstrates clear superiority there.

Data encryption shows a 23.9% lead for AMD, with scores of 17,661 and 14,253. Random string sorting follows at 23.8% in AMD's favor, with scores of 35,861 and 28,973. Data compression gives AMD a 16.2% advantage, 300,708 versus 258,704. Integer math adds an 11.1% win for AMD, 91,565 versus 82,411. The PassMark single-thread test goes to AMD by 7.1%, 3,678 versus 3,433, and the PassMark multithread test goes to AMD by 4.3%, 25,089 versus 24,054. Cinebench R15 multicore favors AMD by 11.7%, with scores of 2,302 and 2,060.

The Intel part claims its biggest win in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 142 versus 73 for AMD, a 48.6% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core gives Intel a 40.6% advantage, 2,886 versus 1,715, and Cinebench R23 multicore gives Intel 28.2%, 20,445 versus 14,676. PassMark physics shows a 40.2% lead for Intel, 1,917 versus 1,147. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 12.2%, 60,673 versus 53,285. Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel by 7.2%, 290 versus 269.

Overall, the database records 9 wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and 6 wins for the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD chip's average benchmark score of 38,221 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part's average of 31,143 sits in the 82nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% higher), Intel Core i5-13600HX (0.1% lower), Intel Core i5-14490F (0.2% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (0.2% lower). The Intel Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700F (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-13700TE (0.4% higher), and Intel Core i7-12650HX (0.5% lower).

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 250 delivers stronger results in data-centric and integer workloads despite its lower core count, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates rendering, physics, and single-core Cinebench tests. The AMD part achieves its wins with a 28-watt TDP and a mobile form factor, while the Intel part requires 45 watts and targets desktop systems.