AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors into very different usage profiles. The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates in compute-heavy, multi-threaded, and floating-point workloads, winning 10 of the 13 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, despite being older and built on a larger process node, retains a narrow edge in three specific workloads: data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting.

For users running Cinebench renders, physics simulations, or integer-heavy calculations, the Intel part is the clear choice. It leads by double-digit margins in most CPU-intensive tasks, with particularly large gaps in prime number finding and floating-point math. The Intel chip also wins decisively in single-threaded performance, which matters for everyday responsiveness, light gaming, and applications that rely on one core.

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, however, shows that it still has strengths in memory-sensitive or branch-heavy workloads. Its wins in data compression, encryption, and random string sorting suggest that certain data-processing tasks favor its memory architecture or instruction handling. These are not trivial workloads: encryption and compression appear in file archiving, database operations, and some content-creation pipelines. Users who prioritize those specific tasks may find the older AMD part acceptable, despite its overall lower benchmark average.

The broader benchmark picture reinforces this split. The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31,143. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X sits at the 81st percentile with an average of 30,213. The difference is small in percentile terms, but the distribution of wins is lopsided. The Intel chip wins most tests by wide margins, while the AMD chip wins its three tests by relatively modest margins. This means the Intel part is the more versatile choice for general-purpose computing, while the AMD part is competitive only in a narrow set of data-centric tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads in single-threaded tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 290 versus 175.7 for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, a 65.1% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel chip scores 3,433 versus 2,417, a 42% lead.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PTE compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel chip wins multi-threaded workloads by a wide margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,060 versus 1,762 for AMD, a 16.9% lead. In PassMark multithread, the Intel part scores 24,054 versus 17,468, a 37.7% advantage.

Q: In which workloads does the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X outperform the Intel chip?

A: The AMD part wins three tests: data compression (266,134 versus 258,704, a 2.8% lead), data encryption (16,929 versus 14,253, a 15.8% lead), and random string sorting (30,563 versus 28,973, a 5.2% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes for Intel, no for AMD. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not.

Q: What are the power envelopes of these two chips?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has a TDP of 105 watts, more than double the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The gap between these two CPUs is most visible in the Cinebench and PassMark math tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 290 against 175.7 for the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, a 65.1% difference. That is one of the largest single-core margins in the comparison. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where Intel leads 2,060 to 1,762, a 16.9% edge.

PassMark floating-point math shows an even bigger spread. The Intel chip scores 60,673 versus 32,563 for AMD, an 86.3% advantage. This suggests the Intel part handles scientific, engineering, and graphics-related calculations far more efficiently. The prime number finding test is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison: Intel scores 142, AMD scores 41, a 246.3% difference. That workload is a strong indicator of raw integer and branch performance.

The Intel chip also wins PassMark integer math by 29.8%, scoring 82,411 versus 63,485. In PassMark multithread, the Intel part scores 24,054 versus 17,468, a 37.7% lead. The physics test shows a 142% advantage for Intel, with scores of 1,917 versus 792. Extended instructions also favor Intel, with a 57.1% lead (15,952 versus 10,155). Single-threaded PassMark gives Intel 3,433 versus 2,417, a 42% edge.

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins its three tests by smaller margins. Its best result is in data encryption, where it scores 16,929 versus 14,253 for Intel, a 15.8% lead. In random string sorting, AMD scores 30,563 versus 28,973, a 5.2% edge. The closest AMD win is in data compression, where it scores 266,134 versus 258,704, just 2.8% ahead. These wins are real but modest, and they do not offset the large Intel advantages elsewhere.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: Intel runs at 1.40 GHz, AMD at 3.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with Intel at 5.50 GHz and AMD at 4.35 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower TDP of 45 watts versus 105 watts for AMD.

Cache layouts are different as well. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support also diverges: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR4. Memory bandwidth is higher on Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus 46.9 GB/s for AMD. The Intel chip supports ECC memory; the AMD chip does not.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. The Intel Core 9 273PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel chip is not multiplier-unlocked, whereas the AMD chip is multiplier-unlocked. Sockets also differ: Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket AM4. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $329.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on Intel's 10 nm process and manufactured by Intel, with the codename Bartlett Lake. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is built on GlobalFoundries' 12 nm process and uses the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) generation. The process node difference is notable: Intel's 10 nm versus AMD's 12 nm, which partially explains the Intel chip's higher boost clock and lower power draw. The Intel part has no listed transistor count or die size, while the AMD part has 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die.

The Intel chip belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation and is marked as a desktop segment part. The AMD chip is part of the Ryzen 7 (Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) generation and is also a desktop part. Both CPUs are listed as active production units. The release dates differ by nearly eight years: the Intel part was released in March 2026, the AMD part in April 2018.

The cache architecture reflects the generational gap. Intel's L2 cache is 2 MB per core, four times larger than AMD's 512 KB per core. Intel's L3 cache is 36 MB shared, more than double AMD's 16 MB. The Intel part also supports a wider memory bandwidth and newer PCIe standard. These architectural differences explain why the Intel chip wins most compute benchmarks despite its lower base clock. The AMD chip's higher base clock and larger L1 cache per core help it in the three data-heavy workloads it wins, but the overall architecture favors Intel across the broader test suite.