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

The comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Intel Core 9 273PTE presents a clear split in strengths. The AMD part, built on a mature Zen 3 architecture, shows dominance in most benchmark categories, while the Intel processor counters with significant advantages in specific math-heavy workloads and single-thread throughput. The recorded data shows 13 wins for the AMD processor and 4 for the Intel part across the tested scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D delivers most of its victories in rendering, encryption, and general multithreaded workloads. It leads the entire Cinebench suite, including R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and singlecore tests. The AMD chip also wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, multithreaded PassMark, physics simulation, and random string sorting. These wins point to a processor that handles broad productivity tasks efficiently.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes the remaining four wins, which cluster around floating-point math, integer math, and single-thread performance. The largest Intel margin comes in floating-point math, where it beats the AMD chip by 23.4 percent. It also edges ahead in integer math by 1.4 percent and leads the PassMark single-thread test by 13.5 percent. These results indicate the Intel part excels in scientific or engineering workloads that rely heavily on floating-point calculations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake family, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and offers 12 cores and 24 threads.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD side is a key factor in its benchmark performance, particularly in memory-sensitive tasks.

The sockets separate the platforms entirely. The AMD processor mounts on AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support also differs: the AMD part works with DDR4 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth figures reflect this, with the Intel part rated at 89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the AMD chip.

The Intel processor includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 2254 against 2060 for Intel, a 9.4 percent advantage. The singlecore R15 result shows 318 versus 290, a 9.7 percent lead. Cinebench R20 multicore gives the AMD processor 9393 versus 8586, again a 9.4 percent margin, and the singlecore R20 test shows 1325 versus 1212, a 9.3 percent lead. Cinebench R23 follows the same trend: 22366 versus 20445 in multicore and 3157 versus 2886 in singlecore, both at 9.4 percent.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel chip strikes back. The floating-point math test gives Intel a 60673 score versus 46492 for AMD, a 23.4 percent swing in favor of Intel. Integer math is close, with Intel at 82411 and AMD at 81257, a 1.4 percent edge. The single-thread test shows Intel at 3433 versus 2970 for AMD, a 13.5 percent advantage.

The AMD chip posts large margins in several PassMark tests. Data compression shows 307237 versus 258704, an 18.8 percent lead. Data encryption results in 18788 versus 14253, a 31.8 percent advantage. Extended instructions deliver 21202 versus 15952, a 32.9 percent gap. Prime number finding gives AMD 224 versus 142, a 57.7 percent margin, the largest single delta in the comparison. Physics simulation shows 2686 versus 1917, a 40.1 percent difference. Multithreaded PassMark lands at 26318 versus 24054, a 9.4 percent gap, and random string sorting finishes at 31492 versus 28973, an 8.7 percent edge.

Specification Differences

The core counts represent the most visible divergence. The AMD chip uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel chip uses 12 cores with 24 threads. Base clocks sit at 3.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.40 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks reverse the order: the AMD chip reaches 4.10 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially, with the AMD chip rated at 105 watts and the Intel chip at 45 watts. The process node favors AMD at 7 nm versus Intel at 10 nm. Transistor count and die size are only listed for the AMD chip, at 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel chip does not have these figures recorded.

L3 cache capacity heavily favors AMD at 96 MB shared, while Intel offers 36 MB shared. L1 and L2 per-core sizes favor Intel, with 80 KB and 2 MB respectively versus 64 KB and 512 KB for AMD. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s against 51.2 GB/s for AMD. The release dates show the AMD chip arriving on January 7, 2024, and the Intel chip on March 8, 2026. Launch MSRP is $249 for the AMD part and $549 for the Intel part. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel chip higher despite its loss in the head-to-head tests. The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 31143 against 24709 for AMD. The percentile ranking shows Intel at 82 versus AMD at 77. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with a delta of negative 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at negative 0.5 percent, the Intel Core i5-12450HX at positive 0.5 percent, and the Intel Core i5-11600 at positive 0.6 percent. The Intel chip sits close to the Intel Core i7-12700F at positive 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at positive 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-13700TE at positive 0.4 percent, and the Intel Core i7-12650HX at negative 0.5 percent.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 4.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in the comparison?

A: The AMD chip leads the PassMark find prime numbers test by 57.7 percent, scoring 224 versus 142 for the Intel processor.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any significant advantages?

A: Yes, it leads floating-point math by 23.4 percent, single-thread PassMark by 13.5 percent, and integer math by 1.4 percent.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 36 MB on the Intel Core 9 273PTE.

Q: What do the average benchmark scores indicate?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a higher average benchmark score of 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D records 24709. The Intel chip also ranks higher at the 82nd percentile versus the 77th percentile for AMD.

The Verdict

The data presents a nuanced picture. In direct head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the clear winner, taking 13 of 17 comparisons and posting substantial margins in encryption, extended instructions, physics, and prime number workloads. Its 96 MB of L3 cache and 105 watt TDP appear to serve rendering, compression, and multithreaded productivity better than the Intel chip.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE counters with a higher average benchmark score, a better percentile ranking, and decisive wins in floating-point math and single-thread PassMark. The lower 45 watt TDP, dual DDR4 and DDR5 support, and integrated graphics give it a different profile. The 12 core and 24 thread configuration does not translate into multithreaded wins against the AMD part in this data set, but the Intel chip does deliver higher peak single-thread performance and superior math throughput.

Users focused on the benchmark categories where the AMD chip leads, including Cinebench and the majority of PassMark tests, would see stronger results from the Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Users prioritizing floating-point math, integer math, or single-thread PassMark scores would find the Intel Core 9 273PTE more favorable. The average benchmark score difference, 31143 versus 24709, suggests the Intel part holds a higher overall standing in the database, despite losing most direct comparisons.