AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

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 9700X sits at 37943. The Intel part also holds a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip's 86th percentile.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X outperform the Intel Core 9 273PQE?

A: The AMD chip wins in single-threaded PassMark testing. It scores 4654 in both the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, while the Intel processor scores 4573 in each, giving AMD a 1.8% advantage in that specific workload.

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

A: The biggest delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532 versus 2211 for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X. That translates to a 60% deficit for the AMD part in that benchmark.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE provides 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel also carries a higher boost clock at 5.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, though the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses with an identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth rating.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip also integrates 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel part has no listed transistor or die size data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, integrating 8,315 million transistors within a 70.6 mm² die. The processor offers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache layout consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip uses AMD Socket AM5 and includes Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE comes from the Bartlett Lake codename family and uses Intel's own 10 nm process. It provides 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy differs notably: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 doubles to 2 MB per core, and L3 expands to 36 MB shared. This processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and integrates UHD Graphics 770. Intel does not list an architecture name in the database, nor does it provide transistor count or die size figures.

The manufacturing process gap is significant: a 4 nm TSMC node versus a 10 nm Intel node. That difference likely contributes to the AMD chip's lower 65 W TDP, while the Intel part draws a 125 W TDP. The AMD processor also offers an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part is locked. PCIe lane counts differ as well, with AMD providing Gen 5 across 24 CPU lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 across 16 CPU lanes.

Memory support splits the two: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is enabled on both platforms. The AMD part launched on 2024-08-07 with a $359 launch MSRP, while the Intel part launched on 2026-03-08 with a $589 launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 13 of 15 recorded benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins only the two PassMark single-thread tests. The largest margin arrives in Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel scores 39190 against AMD's 20485, a 47.7% deficit for the AMD chip. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an even bigger relative gap at 60%, with Intel scoring 5532 versus AMD's 2211.

Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. In multicore, Intel scores 3950 versus AMD's 3178, a 19.5% gap. In single-core, Intel scores 557 versus AMD's 346, a 37.9% deficit. The Intel part also leads in PassMark floating point math by a wide margin: 125546 versus 78999, a 37.1% difference. PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead at 164629 versus 120142, a 27% gap.

Data-centric workloads favor Intel as well. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 585752 versus AMD's 437140, a 25.4% advantage. Data encryption follows at 29636 versus 21815, a 26.4% edge. Extended instructions land closer: Intel scores 38743 versus AMD's 35318, an 8.8% difference. Prime number finding is the tightest contest of all, with Intel at 198 versus AMD at 192, a 3% gap.

Multithreaded PassMark performance puts Intel at 46107 versus AMD's 37161, a 19.4% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2754 versus AMD's 2241, an 18.6% edge. Random string sorting rounds out the Intel wins at 53167 versus 46782, a 12% difference.

The AMD processor's only victories come in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, where it scores 4654 in both versus Intel's 4573 in both. That 1.8% margin is narrow but consistent across the two identical test labels. The data indicates that AMD retains a slight single-thread edge in the PassMark suite, while Intel dominates every other recorded workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not listed |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlock | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $359 | $589 |

| Release date | 2024-08-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part number | 100-000001404 | SA4Q9 |

Shared specifications include L1 cache at 80 KB per core, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, desktop market segment, and active production status. The average benchmark scores differ substantially: 37943 for AMD versus 66099 for Intel, with percentile rankings of 86 and 93 respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice for heavily multithreaded workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 47.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 37.1% advantage in floating point math, make it the stronger option for rendering, scientific computation, and other parallel tasks. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor Intel by roughly 25% or more, indicating that archival, database, and security-related processes run faster on the Intel part. The larger 36 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache likely contribute to these throughput advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins only in PassMark single-thread tests, with a 1.8% margin. That narrow edge suggests AMD's Zen 5 architecture retains a slight advantage in lightly threaded applications where a single core carries most of the load. For users running older software, certain legacy applications, or workloads that scale poorly across cores, the AMD chip may offer marginally better responsiveness. Its 65 W TDP also means lower power draw under sustained load, which can matter in compact desktop builds or environments with thermal constraints.

The average score gap is decisive: Intel's 66099 stands 74% above AMD's 37943. The Intel part also sits at the 93rd percentile versus AMD's 86th, placing it in a higher overall performance tier. For mixed workloads that include both single-threaded and multithreaded tasks, the Intel processor wins 13 of 15 benchmarks, so it carries the broader advantage. The AMD chip's two wins are real but limited to a single test family, making it the specialized choice for those who prioritize the PassMark single-thread metric above all others.