AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins 14 of 17 recorded tests against the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The margin of victory is often substantial, particularly in multi-threaded and encryption workloads. Intel secures only three wins, two of which are narrow, while its third win is a significant outlier in prime-number finding.

Starting with Cinebench, the AMD chip dominates every iteration. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 270 scores 26,438 versus Intel's 20,445, a 29.3% advantage. The same 29.3% delta appears across Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,664 vs 2,060), R20 multi-core (11,103 vs 8,586), and R23 single-core (3,732 vs 2,886). The single-core R15 test shows a nearly identical 29.7% gap (376 vs 290). These consistent deltas indicate a fundamental architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The AMD chip leads data compression by 35.8% (351,398 vs 258,704) and data encryption by 46.3% (20,852 vs 14,253). Extended instructions show the largest gap: 26,729 vs 15,952, a 67.6% difference. Random string sorting favors AMD by 47.8% (42,819 vs 28,973). Integer math goes AMD's way by 19.2% (98,266 vs 82,411), and multi-thread performance follows at 20.9% (29,089 vs 24,054). Single-thread PassMark scores give AMD a 10.2% edge (3,784 vs 3,433).

Intel's wins are concentrated in three specific tests. The most striking is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 142 versus AMD's 88, a 38% advantage for Intel. This is the largest percentage win for either side in the entire dataset. Intel also takes PassMark physics (1,917 vs 1,365, a 28.8% lead) and floating-point math (60,673 vs 60,122, a marginal 0.9% edge).

The overall average benchmark scores reflect the same hierarchy. AMD's average is 40,246, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Intel's average is 31,143, good for the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-13905H (average 40,313, 0.2% behind) and Intel Xeon 6369P (40,327, 0.2% behind), both of which essentially match AMD's aggregate score. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081, 0.2% behind) and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074, 0.2% behind), showing that the Core 9 273PTE sits in a lower performance tier.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 270 for the vast majority of workloads. It delivers higher scores in every Cinebench test, all major PassMark throughput metrics, and the primary single-thread and multi-thread measurements. The 29.3% consistency across the Cinebench suite points to a broad and uniform performance advantage in CPU-bound rendering tasks.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a narrow but real claim in three areas: prime-number computation, physics simulation, and floating-point math. The prime-number win is substantial at 38%, and the physics lead is meaningful at 28.8%. However, floating-point math is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by less than 1%. These are specialized workloads, and they do not offset Intel's losses in the more general-purpose benchmarks.

For users selecting based on recorded scores, the AMD processor is the stronger choice for rendering, compression, encryption, sorting, integer math, and general multi-threaded execution. The Intel processor is preferable only when the workload closely matches the PassMark physics or prime-number tests. The percentile data supports this: AMD sits at the 87th percentile overall, Intel at the 82nd.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins:

• All Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, with deltas of 29.3% or 29.7%.
• PassMark data compression (35.8% ahead), data encryption (46.3% ahead), and extended instructions (67.6% ahead).
• PassMark integer math (19.2% ahead), multi-thread (20.9% ahead), and random string sorting (47.8% ahead).
• PassMark single-thread tests (10.2% ahead).
• The aggregate average benchmark score (40,246 vs 31,143).

Intel Core 9 273PTE wins:

• PassMark find prime numbers (38% ahead).
• PassMark physics (28.8% ahead).
• PassMark floating-point math (0.9% ahead, effectively a statistical tie).

The use-case split follows these results directly. AMD is the choice for heavily threaded productivity, content creation, encryption-heavy tasks, and general responsiveness. Intel's wins suggest suitability for physics-based simulations and prime-number workloads, though its floating-point advantage is too small to be considered significant.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 26,438 versus the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 20,445, a 29.3% advantage for AMD.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, AMD scores 3,784 against Intel's 3,433, a 10.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads by 29.3% (3,732 vs 2,886).

Q: In which test does Intel have the biggest win?

A: Intel's largest win is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 142 versus AMD's 88, a 38% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40,246, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143.

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption?

A: AMD leads PassMark data encryption by 46.3%, scoring 20,852 versus Intel's 14,253.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE ranks in the 82nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel; its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ: AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, AMD wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks, indicating higher per-core efficiency.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache does not translate into benchmark wins.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes the Radeon 780M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. Memory support varies as well: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. AMD does not support ECC memory; Intel does.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's newer PCIe generation offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the lane count is lower.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 12.
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 24.
• Base clock: AMD 4.00 GHz, Intel 1.40 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD 5.20 GHz, Intel 5.50 GHz.
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel.
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD Hawk Point, Intel Bartlett Lake.
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 36 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD DDR5, Intel DDR4 and DDR5.
• ECC memory: AMD no, Intel yes.
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M, Intel UHD Graphics 730.
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop.
• Release date: AMD 2025-01-05, Intel 2026-03-08.
• Part number: AMD 100-000001836, Intel SA4QJ.
• Launch MSRP: Intel $549, AMD not recorded.
• Transistors: AMD 25,000 million, Intel not recorded.
• Die size: AMD 178 mm², Intel not recorded.

Both processors are active in production, have locked multipliers, and share a 45 W TDP. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip has a higher base clock but a lower boost clock than Intel. AMD's transistor count and die size are documented, while Intel's are absent from the database.