AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Core 9 273PE split their benchmark results with distinct specialties. The AMD processor wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel processor takes 5. The data indicates a clear division: AMD dominates in data processing, physics simulation, and single-thread integer work, while Intel leads in raw multi-core rendering and floating-point math.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D secures its largest victories in the PassMark extended instructions test with a 59.4% margin over the Intel chip, and in PassMark find prime numbers where it doubles the Intel score with a 114.3% advantage. It also wins PassMark multithread by 12.2%, PassMark physics by 33.7%, PassMark data compression by 16.9%, PassMark data encryption by 0.6%, PassMark random string sorting by 10.3%, and PassMark single thread by 28.9%. These results point to a processor that handles algorithmically complex workloads, encryption, compression, and physics calculations with substantially more efficiency.

The Intel Core 9 273PE counters with wins in Cinebench R15 single-core by 22.9%, Cinebench R23 multi-core by 27.1%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 49.6%, PassMark floating point math by 24%, and PassMark integer math by 11.7%. The single-core Cinebench results show Intel holding a commanding advantage in lightly threaded rendering tasks, and the multi-core Cinebench R23 score shows the Intel chip's 12 cores and 24 threads outperforming the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads in this particular rendering workload.

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce this split. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D records an average benchmark score of 58386, while the Intel Core 9 273PE records 49845. The AMD processor sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, versus the 90th percentile for the Intel part. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58826 (0.7% ahead). The Intel Core 9 273PE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49796 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394 (0.9% behind), the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50398 (1.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50448 (1.2% ahead).

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger overall processor for general compute workloads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is the better choice for specific rendering and floating-point tasks. The AMD chip's higher average benchmark score of 58386 against 49845, its higher 92nd percentile ranking, and its 10 head-to-head wins versus 5 for Intel position it as the more consistent performer across the measured tests.

Users who prioritize data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number calculations, physics simulation, random string sorting, and multithreaded PassMark performance should select the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The 114.3% lead in prime number finding and the 59.4% lead in extended instructions are the largest margins recorded in the head-to-head data. PassMark physics also shows a substantial 33.7% advantage, which suggests strong performance in simulation-style workloads.

Users who prioritize Cinebench rendering scores, floating-point math, or integer math should select the Intel Core 9 273PE. The Cinebench R23 single-core result shows Intel ahead by 49.6%, and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel ahead by 27.1%. The Cinebench R15 single-core test likewise favors Intel by 22.9%. PassMark floating point math favors Intel by 24%, and PassMark integer math favors Intel by 11.7%. The Intel chip also offers a lower TDP of 65 watts against the AMD's 120 watts, which the recorded data confirms as a significant power envelope difference.

The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549 and the AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $499. The launch MSRP difference does not change the performance verdict: the AMD chip wins more tests and posts a higher average benchmark score, regardless of the price gap.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 435 against the Intel Core 9 273PE's 203, a 114.3% margin. This result indicates that the AMD architecture processes integer-heavy algorithmic loops at more than double the rate of the Intel chip.

The second largest AMD win is PassMark extended instructions at 59.4%, with scores of 39272 against 24630. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture demonstrates clear superiority in this domain.

PassMark physics shows AMD ahead by 33.7%, scoring 4171 versus 3120. The physics test often reflects scheduling efficiency and cache behavior, and the AMD chip's 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely contributes to this result.

PassMark single thread shows AMD ahead by 28.9%, with scores of 4704 versus 3650. This is notable because the Intel chip wins Cinebench single-core tests by large margins, yet the PassMark single-thread test favors AMD. The two single-thread tests measure different instruction mixes, and the data shows AMD winning one and Intel winning the other.

PassMark data compression favors AMD by 16.9%, with 474501 against 405885. PassMark multithread favors AMD by 12.2%, with 41318 against 36810. PassMark random string sorting favors AMD by 10.3%, with 49764 against 45098. PassMark data encryption shows a narrow AMD win of 0.6%, with 22856 against 22719.

The largest Intel victory is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 9 273PE scores 4417 against the Ryzen 7 9850X3D's 2228, a 49.6% margin. This is the most lopsided result in the entire head-to-head set, and it shows Intel's single-core rendering performance at nearly 1.5 times the AMD chip.

Cinebench R23 multi-core favors Intel by 27.1%, with 31288 against 22807. This result is notable because the AMD chip has fewer cores (8 versus 12) and fewer threads (16 versus 24), and the rendering workload scales with core count. PassMark floating point math favors Intel by 24%, with 107884 against 81998. PassMark integer math favors Intel by 11.7%, with 139410 against 123140. Cinebench R15 single-core favors Intel by 22.9%, with 445 against 343.

Cinebench R15 multi-core is the only rendering test the AMD chip wins, scoring 3551 against 3153, a 12.6% margin. This creates an interesting divergence: AMD wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, but Intel wins the newer Cinebench R23 multi-core test by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D records an average benchmark score of 58386, while the Intel Core 9 273PE records 49845. The AMD chip also ranks at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, versus the 90th percentile for the Intel chip.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 5.

Q: Which processor performs better in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE performs better, scoring 31288 against the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D's 22807, a 27.1% advantage.

Q: Which processor performs better in PassMark single-thread tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D performs better, scoring 4704 against the Intel Core 9 273PE's 3650, a 28.9% advantage. This result appears twice in the database under both PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin in the head-to-head data?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 435 against the Intel Core 9 273PE's 203, a 114.3% advantage. The largest Intel margin is Cinebench R23 single-core at 49.6%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory. Both also support dual-channel memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 8,315 million transistors and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD chip's base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is 2.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz, but a much lower base clock.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD versus 2 MB of L2 cache per core for Intel. The L3 cache shows a major difference: the AMD chip has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's 96 MB L3 is 2.67 times larger than the Intel's 36 MB.

The AMD chip's power envelope is 120 watts TDP, while the Intel chip runs at 65 watts TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001973, and the Intel chip's part number is SA4QD.

The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip's production status is Active, and the Intel chip's production status is also Active.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows the fields where the two processors differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock differs: 4.70 GHz for AMD versus 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clock differs slightly: 5.60 GHz for AMD versus 5.70 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 120 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel.

Socket compatibility differs: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen chip versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 9 chip. The architecture field records Zen 5 for AMD and no architecture entry for Intel, though the codename field records Granite Ridge for AMD and Bartlett Lake for Intel. Process node differs: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel.

L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 96 MB shared for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 24 lanes for AMD versus 16 lanes for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

The multiplier unlock status differs: unlocked for AMD versus locked for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-01-28 for AMD versus 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP differs: $499 for AMD versus $549 for Intel. Transistor count and die size are recorded for AMD only, at 8,315 million transistors and 70.6 mm², with no data for Intel in the database.