AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F records an average benchmark score of 69996, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE records 31143. The AMD part sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 82nd percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 36.6% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE's score of 3433.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.40 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD processor belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation and the 9000 series, while the Intel processor belongs to the Core 9 generation.

The transistor count and die size differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PTE also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and its shared L3 cache is 36 MB. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD processor fits AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor fits Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark results show a complete sweep, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F winning all 11 recorded comparisons. The largest margin comes in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD part scores 33688 against the Intel part's 15952, a 111.2% advantage. This suggests a substantial difference in SIMD and instruction-set efficiency.

Data compression heavily favors the AMD processor. The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 421988 in PassMark data compression versus 258704 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 63.1% lead. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern: 45890 versus 28973, a 58.4% advantage for AMD.

Multithreaded performance shows a 51.6% gap. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36470 in PassMark multithread, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 24054. This is notable because the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, exceeding the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads, yet the AMD processor still delivers substantially higher throughput.

Data encryption results show the AMD part at 21488 versus 14253 for Intel, a 50.8% lead. Integer math follows with 120788 versus 82411, a 46.6% advantage. Floating-point math shows a smaller but still clear gap: 77955 versus 60673, a 28.5% lead.

Prime number finding results show the AMD processor at 183 versus 142, a 28.9% advantage. The physics test shows the narrowest margin in the comparison: 2122 versus 1917, a 10.7% lead for AMD. Single-thread performance is decisively in favor of AMD at 4691 versus 3433, a 36.6% gap, and the same result appears in the singlethread test entry.

The nearest rival data for each processor places them in different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which has an average score of 69875, a delta of 0.2%. It is also within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores 69355. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-12700F, which scores 31081, a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074, also a delta of 0.2%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores, the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12. Thread count: 16 versus 24. Base clock: 3.80 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: both reach 5.50 GHz. TDP: the AMD part is rated at 65 watts, the Intel part at 45 watts.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. Transistors: 8,315 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel. Die size: 70.6 mm² for AMD, not recorded for Intel.

L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache: 32 MB shared for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: identical at 89.6 GB/s for both. ECC memory: supported by both.

PCIe lanes: 24 for AMD, 16 for Intel. Integrated graphics: none for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Multiplier: unlocked for AMD, locked for Intel. Release date: 2025-09-15 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP: $289 for AMD, $549 for Intel. Part number: 100-000001902 for AMD, SA4QJ for Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F in a higher performance tier than the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD processor wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database, including single-thread, multithread, and all specialized workloads. Its average benchmark score of 69996 is more than double the Intel part's 31143.

The AMD processor's percentile ranking confirms this separation. It sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for each processor reinforce the gap: the AMD part competes with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700K, while the Intel part competes with the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE does offer more cores and threads, with 12 cores and 24 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB versus 32 MB, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts indicates a lower power envelope. None of these advantages translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F carries a launch MSRP of $289, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE carries a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part also offers an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part lacks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins in every recorded benchmark category. The largest margins appear in extended instructions, where it leads by 111.2%, and data compression, where it leads by 63.1%. These results indicate a strong advantage in workloads that use advanced instruction sets and data compression algorithms.

The AMD processor also leads decisively in random string sorting by 58.4%, multithread performance by 51.6%, and data encryption by 50.8%. Integer math shows a 46.6% lead, and single-thread performance shows a 36.6% lead. Floating-point math, prime number finding, and physics performance all favor AMD by margins between 10.7% and 28.9%.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE does not win any recorded benchmark. Its strengths in the specification sheet, such as higher core count, larger per-core L2 cache, larger L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5, do not produce a benchmark victory in the database. Its integrated UHD Graphics 730 is a feature the AMD processor lacks, and its 45 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 65 watt TDP, which may matter for systems with strict power limits.

For workloads that rely on raw performance, including single-threaded tasks, multithreaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and math-heavy computations, the data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers a lower power rating, integrated graphics, and broader memory compatibility, but the benchmark record shows no performance category where it takes the lead.