AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core 9 273PQE is decisively one-sided. Across all 15 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel part claims every victory. The data shows no benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G finishes ahead.

The largest margin comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 against the AMD's 1817, a delta of -67.2%. That is a substantial gap in single-threaded performance. The multi-core Cinebench R23 result tells a similar story: Intel scores 39190, AMD scores 17128, a -56.3% difference. The Intel processor more than doubles the AMD chip in this workload.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. In multi-core, Intel posts 3950 versus AMD's 2693, a -31.8% delta. In single-core, Intel scores 557 against AMD's 286, a -48.7% delta. The single-core R15 result shows Intel holding a lead of nearly double.

PassMark tests reinforce the trend. The floating point math test shows Intel at 125546 versus AMD at 63815, a -49.2% delta. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 198 versus AMD at 103, a -48% delta. Physics testing gives Intel 2754 against AMD's 1647, a -40.2% delta. Integer math shows Intel at 164629 versus AMD's 103107, a -37.4% delta.

The narrower margins appear in single-threaded PassMark tests. Intel scores 4573, AMD scores 3928, a -14.1% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 53167 versus AMD's 46025, a -13.4% delta. These are the closest results in the entire comparison, though Intel still holds a clear edge.

Data compression shows Intel at 585752 against AMD's 386811, a -34% delta. Data encryption gives Intel 29636 versus AMD's 22842, a -22.9% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 38743 against AMD's 29067, a -25% delta. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 46107 versus AMD's 31690, a -31.3% delta.

The average benchmark score reflects this dominance. The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records 33089. That is nearly a 100% difference in average score. The Intel part sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 83rd percentile.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66159 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (+0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66855 (-1.1%). The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089 (0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091 (0%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0%). This places the two compared processors in entirely different performance strata.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records zero wins in the head-to-head benchmark set. Every single test, from Cinebench R15 to PassMark physics, goes to the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The recorded data offers no workload category where the AMD processor finishes first.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins across all measured categories. Its largest advantages appear in compute-heavy workloads: Cinebench R23 multi-core (-56.3%), Cinebench R23 single-core (-67.2%), and floating point math (-49.2%). These results indicate strength in rendering, scientific computation, and other FPU-intensive tasks.

The Intel part also leads in memory-adjacent workloads. Data compression shows a -34% delta, data encryption shows a -22.9% delta, and random string sorting shows a -13.4% delta. The Intel processor's advantage in these tests suggests strong performance in file archiving, database operations, and text processing.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does hold a distinct platform advantage elsewhere, even if the benchmark scores do not reflect it. It features an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide a more capable iGPU solution than the Intel UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part also uses a 4 nm TSMC process, compared to Intel's 10 nm node, which typically indicates better power efficiency per transistor. However, these architectural traits do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, a feature the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G lacks. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes offers newer connectivity compared to the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, and more L3 cache at 36 MB versus 16 MB.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G in every recorded test. For users prioritizing raw compute performance, rendering speed, or single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part is the stronger choice based strictly on the numbers.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, placing it at the 93rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, scores 66159, a -0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, a +0.3% delta. These figures place the Intel Core 9 273PQE in the company of high-end desktop processors.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records an average benchmark score of 33089, placing it at the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13650HX and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, both score 33089 and 33091 respectively, with 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, also 0% delta. The AMD part sits in a mid-range performance bracket.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is $329. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 9 273PQE is $589. The database records these figures without further commentary.

Users who need the higher performance tier should select the Intel Core 9 273PQE. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 versus 17128 represents a 56.3% advantage. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 5532 versus 1817 represents a 67.2% advantage. These are decisive margins.

Users who prioritize the AMD platform's specific features may still consider the Ryzen 7 8700G. The unlocked multiplier, Radeon 780M integrated graphics, and 65 W TDP differentiate it from the Intel part. The TDP figures differ notably: 65 W for AMD versus 125 W for Intel. The AMD part also uses the AM5 socket with DDR5 memory support, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700 with both DDR4 and DDR5 support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records 33089.

Q: How many benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 against the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 1817, a -67.2% delta.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark random string sorting, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 53167 against the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 46025, a -13.4% delta.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 17128, a -56.3% delta.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 50% core advantage contributes to the Intel part's multi-threaded performance lead.

Cache configurations also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache more than doubles the AMD part's total.

Clock speeds favor Intel. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. Despite a lower base clock, the Intel part's higher boost clock supports its single-threaded benchmark wins.

Memory support diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth aligns with its data compression and encryption advantages.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part provides more total lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G includes Radeon 780M graphics. The Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record iGPU benchmark scores for either part.

Power specifications show a wide gap. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W. The AMD part's lower TDP reflects its 4 nm process and smaller core count.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part has a later release date of 2026-03-08. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001236, and the Intel part's part number is SA4Q9.