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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D records an average benchmark score of 58386, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE records 31143. This places the AMD part in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 82nd percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two chips compare in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 22807, beating the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 20445 by 11.6%. The Intel chip does, however, win the R23 single-core test with 2886 versus 2228, a 22.8% margin in its favor.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors in any recorded benchmark?

A: The largest gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 435 against the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 142, a delta of 206.3% in AMD's favor.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz. The AMD chip also has a much higher base clock at 4.70 GHz versus 1.40 GHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a TDP of 120 W, whereas the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W. This indicates a significant difference in power envelope between the two.

Q: How many wins does each processor have in the head-to-head benchmark suite?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only one, the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is overwhelmingly one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins 14 out of 15 benchmark comparisons and holds a 92nd percentile ranking versus the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 82nd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 58386 is nearly double the Intel part's 31143.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice only for a specific workload: single-threaded Cinebench R23 performance, where it leads by 22.8%. This suggests a niche advantage in lightly threaded tasks that rely heavily on that specific rendering workload. However, even in the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD chip wins with 4704 against 3433, a 37% margin.

For anyone building a system around multi-threaded productivity, simulation, or general compute, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the superior part according to the recorded data. Its wins in integer math (123140 vs 82411), floating-point math (81998 vs 60673), and multithread (41318 vs 24054) confirm broad compute dominance. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 45 W versus 120 W indicates a power efficiency advantage, but this does not translate into benchmark victories in the measured tests. The verdict is direct: pick the AMD part for performance, and only consider the Intel chip if the specific Cinebench R23 single-core result is a priority.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark suite shows a consistent pattern of AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 3551 against 2060, a 72.4% lead. The R15 single-core test also goes to AMD with 343 versus 290, an 18.3% difference.

The largest deltas appear in specialized compute tests. The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 146.2% lead for AMD (39272 vs 15952). The find prime numbers test shows a 206.3% lead (435 vs 142). Physics simulation shows a 117.6% lead (4171 vs 1917). Data compression shows an 83.4% lead (474501 vs 258704). Data encryption shows a 60.4% lead (22856 vs 14253).

In more general workloads, the AMD part maintains substantial margins. The PassMark multithread test records 41318 versus 24054, a 71.8% delta. Random string sorting shows the same 71.8% delta (49764 vs 28973). Integer math shows a 49.4% delta (123140 vs 82411). Floating-point math shows a 35.1% delta (81998 vs 60673). The PassMark single-thread test shows a 37% delta (4704 vs 3433).

The single Intel victory is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2886 versus 2228, a 22.8% margin. This is the only recorded test where the Intel part outperforms the AMD chip. Notably, the AMD chip still wins the R23 multi-core test with 22807 versus 20445, an 11.6% lead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost of 5.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost of 5.50 GHz. The TDP also differs: 120 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The launch MSRP is $499 for the AMD part and $549 for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has 96 MB shared, while the Intel part has 36 MB shared.

The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation (Zen 5, Granite Ridge), while the Intel part belongs to the Core 9 generation (Bartlett Lake). The release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on 2026-01-28, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins in nearly every measured category. It is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads, including rendering, physics simulation, data compression, encryption, and extended instruction sets. Its wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (72.4% lead), PassMark multithread (71.8% lead), and PassMark physics (117.6% lead) confirm its strength in compute-heavy tasks. The 96 MB shared L3 cache likely contributes to its data-heavy workload performance, though the cache size itself is not directly benchmarked.

The AMD part also wins general single-thread performance outside of the one specific Cinebench test. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4704 versus 3433 gives it a 37% lead. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 18.3%. This indicates that the AMD chip is not just a multi-core specialist, but also holds a broad single-thread advantage in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only one benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 22.8% lead. This specific result suggests a targeted strength in that particular rendering workload. However, the Intel part does not win any other single-thread or multi-thread test. Its lower TDP of 45 W versus 120 W may make it attractive for power-constrained builds, but the benchmark data does not show any corresponding performance wins outside of that single test.

For builders prioritizing raw compute, rendering, or simulation, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the data-supported choice. For a build specifically optimized for Cinebench R23 single-core results, the Intel Core 9 273PTE holds the edge.