AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Core 9 273PTE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 9 273PTE
The Verdict
The benchmark data distinguishes these two desktop processors clearly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 10 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 5. The AMD part dominates in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithreaded PassMark, random string sorting, and single-threaded PassMark. The Intel part counters with decisive wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core, plus smaller advantages in Cinebench R15 single-core, prime number finding, and physics.
For users whose workloads resemble PassMark's integer-heavy, encryption, and compression tests, the Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice. It leads by 49.5% in data compression, 60.3% in data encryption, and 82.2% in extended instructions. For content creation with Cinebench, the Intel Core 9 273PTE clearly pulls ahead, showing a 16.2% advantage in R23 multi-core and a 37% advantage in R23 single-core.
The average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 33089 and the Intel part at 31143, a 6.2% gap in favor of AMD. The AMD processor sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals confirm the positioning: the Ryzen 7 8700G matches the Intel Core i7-13650HX exactly at 33089, while the Core 9 273PTE lands near the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081, a 0.2% difference.
Architecture Differences
The Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.
The Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size figures recorded. It provides 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.
The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part integrates the Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. The Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s.
The multiplier is unlocked on the Ryzen 7 8700G, while the Core 9 273PTE has a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest AMD advantage appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 29067 against 15952, a 82.2% lead. Data encryption shows the next biggest gap: 22842 versus 14253, a 60.3% advantage. Random string sorting follows at 46025 versus 28973, a 58.9% lead. Data compression shows 386811 versus 258704, a 49.5% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 31690 versus 24054, a 31.7% lead. Integer math shows 103107 versus 82411, a 25.1% advantage. Single-thread PassMark shows 3928 versus 3433, a 14.4% lead. Floating point math shows 63815 versus 60673, a 5.2% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2693 versus 2060, a 30.7% lead for AMD.
The Intel part counters with its strongest win in Cinebench R23 single-core: 2886 versus 1817, a 37% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 20445 versus 17128, a 16.2% advantage. Prime number finding shows 142 versus 103, a 27.5% lead. Physics shows 1917 versus 1647, a 14.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 290 versus 286, a narrow 1.4% lead.
The pattern is clear: AMD wins in PassMark workloads broadly, while Intel wins decisively in Cinebench single-core and multi-core. The Ryzen 7 8700G's 10 wins cover a wider range of test types, but the Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core margin is the largest single gap in either direction.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count differs: 8 cores on the AMD part versus 12 cores on the Intel part. Thread count differs: 16 versus 24. Base clock differs: 4.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock differs: 5.10 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP differs: 65 watts versus 45 watts.
Cache differs across all levels. L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 36 MB shared on Intel.
Process node differs: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry differs: TSMC versus Intel. Transistor count is recorded for AMD at 25,000 million, with no figure for Intel. Die size is recorded at 178 mm² for AMD, with no figure for Intel.
Memory support differs: DDR5 only on AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel. Memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC support differs: false on AMD versus true on Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 versus Gen 5. PCIe lane count differs: 20 lanes versus 16 lanes.
Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Release dates differ: 2024-01-07 for AMD versus 2026-03-08 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000001236 versus SA4QJ.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not support ECC memory.
Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33089, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, a difference of 1946 points in favor of AMD.
Q: Which processor wins in PassMark multithread?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins PassMark multithread with a score of 31690 versus 24054, a 31.7% advantage.
Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 single-core?
A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2886 versus 1817, a 37% advantage.