AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and the Intel Core 9 273PTE is heavily skewed toward the AMD part. The data shows the Ryzen 9 5900XT wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons, with only a single victory for the Intel processor.

In Cinebench testing, the AMD part posts dominant results. The R15 multicore score of 3767 against 2060 for the Intel chip represents an 82.9% advantage. The R15 singlecore test shows a similar gap, with 531 versus 290, a delta of 83.1%. These margins carry through every Cinebench generation. The R20 multicore result is 15696 against 8586 (82.8% delta), and the R20 singlecore score is 2215 versus 1212 (82.8% delta). The R23 multicore test confirms the pattern: 37373 for AMD versus 20445 for Intel, an 82.8% lead. The R23 singlecore result is 5276 versus 2886, also an 82.8% delta.

PassMark results amplify the multicore gap. The data encryption test shows the largest relative difference, with the AMD part scoring 37814 against 14253, a 165.3% delta. Data compression follows closely: 597862 versus 258704, a 131.1% lead. Random string sorting favors AMD by 115.8% (62537 versus 28973), while integer math shows a 115.5% delta (177566 versus 82411). Extended instructions deliver a 145.4% advantage (39141 versus 15952). Floating point math comes in at 99398 versus 60673, a 63.8% margin. Find prime numbers shows a smaller but still clear delta of 44.4% (205 versus 142). The PassMark multithread score is 43810 against 24054, an 82.1% lead.

Single-thread performance is much closer. PassMark single-thread scores are 3474 for AMD and 3433 for Intel, a delta of just 1.2%. This near parity in single-thread work is the only area where the two processors are comparable in the recorded data.

The single Intel win comes in the PassMark physics test, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 1917 against 1715 for the AMD part, a 10.5% margin. This is the only benchmark in the database where the Intel chip outperforms its rival, and it does not offset the scale of the AMD victories elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The chip integrates 8,300 million transistors across a die size of 2x 74 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 4-core, 8-thread gap is a primary driver of the multicore benchmark results. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor holds a 28 MB advantage in total L3 capacity.

Clock behavior shows opposite design priorities. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip runs a much lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but boosts to 5.50 GHz. The higher boost ceiling does not translate into single-thread benchmark wins in the recorded data, as the AMD part edges ahead in PassMark single-thread by 1.2%.

Process node differences are notable. The 7 nm TSMC process used by AMD is more advanced than the 10 nm Intel process, a factor that likely contributes to the efficiency and performance characteristics shown in the data. The Intel part includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT dominates nearly every workload category in the database. Content creation and rendering tasks, represented by the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, all favor AMD by margins near 83%. Data-heavy workloads such as compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting show even larger deltas, ranging from 115.5% to 165.3%. These results indicate a substantial advantage for heavily threaded, parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE shows its single recorded strength in the PassMark physics test, where it leads by 10.5%. This test measures a specific physics simulation workload, and the result suggests some advantage in that particular calculation pattern. However, the broader PassMark suite does not support a wider Intel advantage. The physics win stands alone against 16 AMD victories.

Single-thread performance is effectively a tie in the data. The 1.2% delta in PassMark single-thread scores is small enough that neither chip can be called a clear winner in that category. For workloads that depend primarily on single-thread speed, the recorded benchmarks show near equivalence.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across most recorded specifications. Core and thread counts are 16 and 32 for AMD versus 12 and 24 for Intel. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 105 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel, a 60 watt difference that reflects the Intel part's lower power envelope.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Memory support differs, with AMD limited to DDR4 and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth figures diverge: 51.2 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are absent on AMD but present on Intel as UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor and locked on the Intel chip. Release dates are July 30, 2024 for AMD and March 8, 2026 for Intel. The launch MSRP is $349 for the AMD part and $549 for the Intel part. Market segment is Desktop for both, and both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part number is 100-000001581, and the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multicore gap?

A: The AMD part scores 37373 against 20445 for Intel, an 82.8% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the PassMark physics test is the sole Intel victory, with a score of 1917 versus 1715 for AMD, a 10.5% margin.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread scores are 3474 for AMD and 3433 for Intel, a 1.2% delta favoring AMD.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has a TDP of 105 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT wins 16 of 17 benchmark comparisons and leads by margins that often exceed 80% in multicore tests and surpass 130% in data-intensive workloads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE manages a single physics test victory and nearly matches AMD in single-thread performance, but the overall average benchmark scores reflect the scale of the gap: 50718 for AMD against 31143 for Intel.

The AMD processor also sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part is at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip, such as the Intel Core i7-13850HX (average score 50761, delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (average score 50448, delta 0.5%), cluster closely around its average score. The Intel Core 9 273PTE aligns with a different tier, matching the Intel Core i7-12700F (average score 31081, delta 0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (average score 31074, delta 0.2%).

Users with workloads that scale across many cores, such as rendering, compression, or encryption, will find the AMD part delivers dramatically higher scores in the database. The Intel chip, with its lower TDP and integrated graphics, occupies a different position in the data. The single-thread parity and the physics test win do not close the gap in overall performance. Based strictly on the measured benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is the higher-performing processor in nearly every recorded category.