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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the Intel Core 9 273PTE produces a decisive outcome: the AMD processor wins 14 of the 15 recorded tests, with the Intel chip taking a single victory. The overall margin across the database reflects this, as the Ryzen 7 9700X holds an average benchmark score of 37943 compared to 31143 for the Core 9 273PTE, a gap of roughly 21.8 percent.

The largest single victory for the AMD processor appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 35318 against 15952 for the Intel chip. That represents a 121.4 percent advantage, the only head-to-head result in the entire comparison that more than doubles the rival's output. This indicates a substantial lead in workloads that leverage advanced instruction set extensions, such as multimedia encoding and cryptographic hashing routines.

PassMark data compression shows another commanding win for the AMD part. The Ryzen 7 9700X records 437140, while the Core 9 273PTE produces 258704, a 69 percent delta. Similarly, PassMark random string sorting favors the AMD chip by 61.5 percent, with scores of 46782 and 28973 respectively. These results point to a strong advantage in memory-intensive and pointer-chasing algorithms.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. In PassMark multithread, the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37161 versus 24054 for the Intel chip, a 54.5 percent lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 54.3 percent advantage, with the AMD processor at 3178 and the Intel part at 2060. PassMark integer math delivers a 45.8 percent win for the AMD chip, scoring 120142 against 82411, and PassMark data encryption shows a 53.1 percent edge at 21815 versus 14253.

Single-threaded results also favor the AMD processor in most cases. PassMark single thread shows 4654 for the Ryzen 7 9700X against 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 35.6 percent lead. Cinebench R15 single core gives the AMD chip a 19.3 percent advantage, with scores of 346 and 290. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 35.2 percent win for the AMD part at 192 versus 142, and PassMark floating point math gives the AMD chip a 30.2 percent edge at 78999 versus 60673.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE claims a single victory in Cinebench R23 single core, scoring 2886 against 2211 for the Ryzen 7 9700X. That is a 23.4 percent margin in favor of the Intel part. However, the two processors are nearly identical in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD chip scores 20485 and the Intel chip scores 20445, a 0.2 percent difference that barely favors AMD. PassMark physics gives the AMD processor a 16.9 percent win, with 2241 versus 1917.

The overall picture shows the Ryzen 7 9700X dominating across nearly every workload category recorded in the database. The Intel part manages a meaningful single-core win in one specific render benchmark, but the AMD processor holds the advantage in all other tested scenarios, often by substantial margins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This process difference likely contributes to the efficiency and frequency characteristics observed in the data.

Core counts differ notably. The Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor wins the majority of multithreaded benchmarks, which indicates that per-core throughput and memory subsystem efficiency compensate for the core count disadvantage.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with the AMD chip providing 1 MB per core and the Intel chip offering 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the Intel part with 36 MB shared, while the AMD processor has 32 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Intel chip does not translate into benchmark wins, as the AMD processor dominates in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Memory support presents another distinction. The Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 only, while the Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both are rated for 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives the AMD platform more expansion headroom for storage and add-in cards.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The Ryzen 7 9700X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither is a primary focus of the benchmark data, but the presence of integrated graphics on both parts allows basic display output without a discrete GPU.

Multiplier unlocking separates the two parts. The Ryzen 7 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Core 9 273PTE has a locked multiplier, which restricts manual frequency adjustment. This is a meaningful feature difference for enthusiasts.

Clock speeds show a notable contrast. The Ryzen 7 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core 9 273PTE has a much lower base clock of 1.40 GHz, but the same boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The large base clock gap explains part of the AMD processor's lead in sustained workloads, while the identical boost clock suggests both parts can reach similar peak frequencies under light loads.

The process node and cache allocation differences align with the observed benchmark results. The AMD processor uses a newer 4 nm process with a smaller die area of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel chip lacks recorded die size and transistor count data, but its 10 nm process and larger core count suggest a different physical design.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in nearly every benchmark category in the database, making the case for its dominance clear. The largest margins appear in extended instruction workloads, data compression, random string sorting, and multithreaded compute tasks. These are typical of rendering, scientific computing, data processing, and content creation workloads where the CPU must sustain high throughput across multiple cores.

The 121.4 percent win in PassMark extended instructions is particularly telling. This benchmark exercises advanced SIMD and cryptographic instruction paths, and the AMD Zen 5 architecture clearly handles these more efficiently than the Intel Bartlett Lake design. The 69 percent lead in data compression and the 61.5 percent lead in random string sorting further indicate a strong memory hierarchy and effective prefetching.

The Ryzen 7 9700X also wins in integer math, floating point math, and encryption, with margins between 30.2 percent and 53.1 percent. These are core compute workloads that benefit from high clock speeds and efficient instruction execution. The 54.5 percent win in PassMark multithread and the 54.3 percent win in Cinebench R15 multicore show that the 8-core AMD part outpaces the 12-core Intel part in heavily threaded scenarios, a result that points to superior per-core performance and possibly better thread scheduling.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single core, where it scores 2886 versus 2211 for the AMD chip, a 23.4 percent margin. This suggests that in certain lightly threaded render workloads, the Intel part can reach a higher effective single-core performance, likely due to its boost clock reaching 5.50 GHz while maintaining a lower thermal envelope. However, the AMD processor still wins Cinebench R15 single core by 19.3 percent, so the Intel advantage is not universal across all single-threaded tests.

In practical terms, the Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger choice for any workload that stresses multiple cores, data movement, or instruction-level parallelism. The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers a specific niche advantage in one render benchmark, but the database shows no other scenario where it leads.

Specification Differences

The following table summarizes the recorded specification differences between the two processors:

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

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5, Granite Ridge) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $359 | $549 |

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

| Part number | 100-000001404 | SA4QJ |

The AMD processor has a higher base clock, lower core count, smaller process node, and unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor has a lower TDP, more cores and threads, larger shared L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The launch MSRP figures show the AMD chip at $359 and the Intel chip at $549.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average of 31143. This places the AMD chip 68 percent higher in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

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

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 35318 versus 15952 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 121.4 percent advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins Cinebench R23 single core, scoring 2886 against 2211 for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, a 23.4 percent margin.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W.