AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and the Intel Core 9 273PQE. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel processor takes the win, with the AMD part trailing by margins that range from 26.7% to 74.7%. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip scores 198 against the AMD chip's 50, a deficit of 74.7% for the Ryzen. That workload, which stresses integer iteration and branch prediction, highlights the raw throughput advantage of the Intel design.

The Cinebench suite shows a remarkably consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 17,759, a 54.7% gap. The single-core result in the same test is similarly lopsided: 5,532 versus 2,507, again a 54.7% difference. This consistency repeats across Cinebench R15 and R20, where the delta holds at 54.7% or 54.8% for both multicore and single-core runs. The AMD part's single-thread scores of 252 in R15 and 1,052 in R20 are dwarfed by the Intel part's 557 and 2,323, respectively.

PassMark's integer math test delivers a 49% win for Intel, with scores of 164,629 versus 84,004. Floating-point math shows an even larger separation: the Intel chip records 125,546 while the AMD chip manages 46,589, a 62.9% gap. Data compression follows suit, with Intel at 585,752 and AMD at 252,937, a 56.8% difference. The encryption workload is the closest of the productivity-oriented tests, yet Intel still leads by 42.8%, scoring 29,636 against 16,937.

The multithreaded PassMark score, a broad aggregate of parallel workloads, lands at 46,107 for Intel and 20,870 for AMD, a 54.7% margin. Physics simulation, another heavily threaded test, shows Intel at 2,754 versus AMD's 841, a 69.5% gap. Random string sorting, which measures memory access patterns and sorting efficiency, gives Intel a 48.5% advantage with 53,167 points against 27,373.

The narrowest margin in the entire dataset is PassMark single-thread performance, where Intel scores 4,573 and AMD scores 3,353, a 26.7% lead. That result indicates that while the Intel chip's architectural advantages are substantial, the single-thread gap is smaller than the multi-thread gap, a pattern consistent with the Intel part's higher core count and thread count. The Intel processor also wins extended instructions by 56%, scoring 38,743 versus 17,029.

Looking at the database's aggregate scores, the Intel Core 9 273PQE holds an average benchmark score of 66,099 and sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE averages 29,656 and lands in the 81st percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66,159 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65,914 (a 0.3% difference), placing the Core 9 in the company of high-end desktop and workstation processors. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29,713, sit within 0.7% of its aggregate score, showing that the Ryzen 7 PRO is competitive with mainstream desktop parts but far from the performance tier occupied by the Intel chip.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE in every benchmark recorded, with margins that often exceed 50%. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.90 GHz boost clock, deliver multicore results that the 8-core, 16-thread AMD chip cannot approach. For workloads that scale across cores, such as Cinebench R23 multicore or PassMark physics, the Intel processor is more than twice as fast in several tests.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does have one clear advantage in the data: power consumption. Its 35 W TDP contrasts sharply with the Intel part's 125 W TDP. That difference is substantial and measurable, and it makes the AMD chip the logical choice for systems where thermal and power budgets are the primary constraint. The AMD part also uses the older AMD Socket AM4 platform, which may be relevant for users with existing AM4 motherboards.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE, with a launch MSRP of $589, targets users who prioritize throughput and are willing to accept higher power draw. Its 93rd percentile standing and aggregate score of 66,099 place it near the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, both of which are high-end parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, at the 81st percentile, sits closer to the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 7840H in aggregate performance.

For a compact, low-power desktop build where energy efficiency is paramount, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the appropriate part. For any workload where raw performance is the deciding factor, the Core 9 273PQE is the clear winner in this comparison, with no recorded benchmark where the AMD chip closes the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process node, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. Its codename is Cezanne, and it belongs to the 5000 series. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The Intel part's architecture field is not specified, but the codename and generation data place it in the Core 9 family.

The process node difference is notable: TSMC's 7 nm node for AMD versus Intel's 10 nm node for the Core 9. Despite the larger process node, the Intel part achieves significantly higher clock speeds, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, compared to AMD's 3.20 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. This clock advantage, combined with the higher core and thread counts, explains the large performance delta.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger per-core L2 and much larger L3 cache provide a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from data locality and large working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth and DDR5 compatibility give it an additional edge in memory-intensive tasks.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770 with the Core 9 273PQE. Neither part is marketed as a gaming GPU, but the presence of integrated graphics means both can drive displays without a discrete card.

PCIe support is another differentiator. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel platform offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, though the database does not record any benchmark results that isolate PCIe performance.

ECC memory support is present on the Intel Core 9 273PQE, which the database records as true, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does not support ECC. This makes the Intel part more suitable for error-sensitive computing environments, such as certain server or workstation applications.

Release dates differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE was released on 2024-09-04, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE is dated 2026-03-08. The Intel part is a later release, which may partially explain its architectural and performance advantages.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious specification gap: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part also runs at higher clocks, with a 3.40 GHz base and 5.90 GHz boost versus 3.20 GHz and 4.60 GHz for the AMD chip.

Thermal design power is a major differentiator. The AMD part draws 35 W, while the Intel part draws 125 W. This is a 90 W difference in the recorded TDP figures, and it directly impacts cooling requirements and system power budgets.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR4 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

The sockets are incompatible: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe generation differs as well, with AMD providing Gen 3 and Intel providing Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes.

Cache specifications show Intel with 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3, versus AMD's 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The integrated graphics differ (Radeon Vega 8 versus UHD Graphics 770), and the release dates are about 18 months apart. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How does the power consumption compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W. The AMD part uses significantly less power.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports DDR4 only.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 17,759. The Intel part leads by 54.7%.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics, and the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does not.