AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is overwhelmingly one-sided. Across 17 recorded comparisons, the Intel Core 9 273PE claims 16 wins, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D manages a single victory. The scale of the Intel advantage is substantial in most workloads, but the one AMD win reveals a specific strength worth isolating.

The Intel part’s most dominant result comes in PassMark floating point math. It scores 107,884 against 46,492 for the Ryzen, a 56.9% margin. That is the largest delta in either direction across the entire benchmark set. Integer math also heavily favors Intel: 139,410 versus 81,257, a 41.7% lead. These two results indicate a major throughput advantage in arithmetic-heavy tasks, which aligns with the Intel part’s higher core count and thread count.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 3,153 against AMD’s 2,254, a 28.5% gap. The same 28.5% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (13,140 versus 9,393) and Cinebench R23 multicore (31,288 versus 22,366). Single-core Cinebench results show the identical pattern: R15 single-core is 445 versus 318, R20 single-core is 1,855 versus 1,325, and R23 single-core is 4,417 versus 3,157, each recording approximately a 28.5% Intel advantage. This consistency across all three Cinebench generations suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark multithread tells the same story. Intel posts 36,810 against AMD’s 26,318, another 28.5% gap. PassMark physics shows Intel ahead 3,120 to 2,686, a 13.9% margin. Data compression favors Intel 405,885 to 307,237, a 24.3% lead. Random string sorting goes Intel’s way 45,098 to 31,492, a 30.2% margin. Data encryption is closer but still Intel: 22,719 versus 18,788, a 17.3% gap. Extended instructions also favor Intel, 24,630 to 21,202, a 13.9% difference. Single-thread PassMark results give Intel 3,650 against 2,970, an 18.6% lead.

The one AMD win is PassMark find prime numbers. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 224 against Intel’s 203, a 10.3% advantage. That is the only benchmark in the entire head-to-head set where the AMD chip finishes ahead, and the margin is modest compared to the Intel leads elsewhere. The database records one win for the Ryzen and 16 for the Core 9 273PE.

Looking at the broader performance context, the Intel part sits in a different tier. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 24,709. The Intel Core 9 273PE holds the 90th percentile, with an average score of 49,845. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.1% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450HX (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600 (0.6% lower). The Intel part’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% higher), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% lower). The average score difference between the two chips is roughly double, which explains the percentile gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins only one, PassMark find prime numbers.

Q: How large is the Intel advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel scores 31,288 against AMD’s 22,366, a 28.5% lead.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D beats the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: Yes, in PassMark find prime numbers, the AMD chip scores 224 versus Intel’s 203, a 10.3% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test the AMD part wins.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel leads in both recorded single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows 3,650 versus 2,970, an 18.6% gap, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4,417 versus 3,157, a 28.5% gap.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 107,884 against AMD’s 46,492, a 56.9% Intel advantage.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D averages 24,709. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank, 90th versus 77th.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8,850 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core topology differs sharply. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. That is a 50% core advantage and a 50% thread advantage for Intel. The L1 cache differs per core: AMD provides 64 KB per core, Intel provides 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs more dramatically: AMD has 512 KB per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache favors AMD in total capacity: 96 MB shared versus Intel’s 36 MB shared. The AMD part does not list a 3D V-Cache figure in the database, so the large L3 pool is the only cache advantage it holds.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR4 only, through a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both chips support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics is another separation point. The AMD part lists N/A, meaning no integrated GPU. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. Both processors are locked, with multiplier unlock set to false for each. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are desktop parts in active production.

Clock behavior also separates the two. The AMD chip has a 3.00 GHz base clock and a 4.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. The boost differential is substantial, 1.60 GHz in Intel’s favor, and likely contributes to the single-thread performance gap seen in the benchmarks. The AMD part’s lower boost ceiling is paired with a higher base clock, but the recorded workloads clearly favor Intel’s higher boost capability.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD at 3.00 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks differ: AMD at 4.10 GHz, Intel at 5.70 GHz. TDP differs: AMD at 105 W, Intel at 65 W. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses TSMC’s 7 nm process, Intel uses its own 10 nm process. Cache sizes differ across all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel, L2 is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel, and L3 is 96 MB shared on AMD versus 36 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD at 51.2 GB/s, Intel at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD has none, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. Release dates differ: AMD launched on January 7, 2024, Intel on March 8, 2026. Launch MSRP differs: AMD at $249, Intel at $549. Part numbers differ: AMD lists 100-000001503100-100001503WOF, Intel lists SA4QD. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 49,845 versus AMD’s 24,709, and the percentile ranking is 90th versus 77th. The Intel part has a higher boost clock, more cores, more threads, more L1 and L2 cache per core, higher memory bandwidth, newer PCIe generation, integrated graphics, and a later release date. The AMD part has a higher base clock, lower TDP, larger L3 cache, and a lower launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the head-to-head record with 16 wins, and its average benchmark score of 49,845 nearly doubles the AMD part’s 24,709. The Intel chip also sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, against 77th for the AMD chip. In multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part leads by 28.5%. In single-threaded workloads, it leads by 18.6% to 28.5%. In floating point math, the Intel lead expands to 56.9%.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has one clear strength in the recorded data: prime number finding, where it beats the Intel part by 10.3%. That is a narrow, specialized result. The AMD chip also holds the advantage in L3 cache capacity at 96 MB versus 36 MB, and it runs at a lower TDP of 105 W versus Intel’s 65 W, though the Intel part is actually the lower-TDP chip of the two. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 4 with more CPU lanes, while Intel moves to Gen 5 with fewer lanes.

The data suggests the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger overall processor for general compute, multi-threaded rendering, and single-thread responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers a lower launch MSRP, a larger L3 cache, and a single specialized workload advantage. Users prioritizing the recorded benchmark wins should look to the Intel part, which wins 16 of 17 comparisons and posts nearly double the average score. Users with workloads specifically involving prime number calculations would find the AMD part ahead, but the margin is small relative to the Intel leads elsewhere. The percentile gap, 90th versus 77th, reinforces the same conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PE occupies a higher performance tier in the database’s measurements.