AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and Intel Core 9 273PTE are both 12-core, 24-thread processors, yet the benchmark data shows they occupy completely different performance strata. The AMD part, built on the Zen 5 architecture for mobile platforms, holds an 11-0 sweep in the head-to-head PassMark tests, while the Intel part, a Bartlett Lake desktop chip, trails by a wide margin in every measured workload. The recorded average benchmark scores confirm this gulf: the Ryzen 9 9850HX posts an average of 106,413, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143, sitting in the 82nd percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 4,461 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 29.9% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE’s score of 3,433.

Q: How large is the gap in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 51,722, which is 115% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE’s 24,054.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory technologies?

A: Both support dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PTE also supports DDR4, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the difference in their process nodes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX provides 28 CPU-only PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE provides 16 CPU-only PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Q: How do their cache hierarchies differ?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of L3, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and foundry processes. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The core configurations are identical in count, 12 cores and 24 threads, but the cache layouts diverge. Both chips provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core, yet the AMD processor allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor allocates 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is markedly different: the AMD chip has 64 MB of L3, whereas the Intel chip has 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports DDR5 exclusively on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, also with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part includes a Radeon 610M GPU, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is unlocked for overclocking and carries the part number 100-000001366, while the Intel processor is locked and carries the part number SA4QJ. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1 and targets the mobile segment, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The AMD processor was released in January 2025, while the Intel processor has a release date of March 2026.

PCIe connectivity is another clear divider. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX provides 28 CPU-only PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE provides 16 CPU-only PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This gives the AMD part substantially more headroom for high-bandwidth peripherals and storage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 11 head-to-head PassMark comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins all of them. The smallest victory is in physics, where the AMD chip scores 3,054 against the Intel chip’s 1,917, a 59.3% advantage. The largest victory is in extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 53,817 against the Intel chip’s 15,952, a 237.4% advantage.

Data compression shows a 156% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 662,381 versus 258,704. Data encryption follows a similar pattern, with the AMD chip scoring 32,139 against 14,253, a 125.5% difference. Integer math favors the AMD chip by 109.9%, with scores of 172,943 versus 82,411. Floating-point math shows an 89.6% edge for the AMD part, with scores of 115,062 versus 60,673.

Random string sorting gives the AMD chip a 142.2% lead, with scores of 70,175 versus 28,973. Prime number finding shows a 127.5% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 323 versus 142. Multi-threaded performance is 115% higher for the AMD chip, with scores of 51,722 versus 24,054. Single-thread performance is the closest contest, but the AMD chip still leads by 29.9%, scoring 4,461 versus 3,433.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the head-to-head results. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX averages 106,413, which places it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w7-3555 with an average score of 106,192 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Xeon 6521P with an average score of 105,845 (0.5% behind). The AMD EPYC 8324P trails by 3% with an average score of 103,329.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143, placing it in the 82nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are much closer in performance, with the Intel Core i7-12700F averaging 31,081 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averaging 31,074 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE averaging 31,028 (0.4% behind). The Intel Core i7-12650HX is 0.5% ahead with an average score of 31,290.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The base clock is 3.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and 1.40 GHz for the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The boost clock is 5.20 GHz for the AMD part and 5.50 GHz for the Intel part. The thermal design power is 55 W for the AMD chip and 45 W for the Intel chip.

The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part (TSMC) and 10 nm for the Intel part (Intel). The AMD chip has a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count or die size. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 2 MB per core for the Intel part. The L3 cache is 64 MB for the AMD part and 36 MB (shared) for the Intel part.

Memory support differs, with the AMD part supporting only DDR5 and the Intel part supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe lanes differ, with the AMD part offering 28 CPU-only Gen 5 lanes and the Intel part offering 16 CPU-only Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 610M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730.

The socket is AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The market segment is mobile for the AMD part and desktop for the Intel part. The multiplier is unlocked for the AMD part and locked for the Intel part. The release date is January 2025 for the AMD part and March 2026 for the Intel part. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are 100-000001366 for the AMD part and SA4QJ for the Intel part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides no ambiguity in this comparison. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX outperforms the Intel Core 9 273PTE in every recorded workload, with margins ranging from 29.9% in single-thread performance to 237.4% in extended instructions. The average benchmark score for the AMD part, 106,413, is more than three times the Intel part’s average of 31,143. The percentile rankings confirm this, with the AMD chip in the 97th percentile and the Intel chip in the 82nd percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the choice for workloads that demand maximum compute throughput, given its dominant positions in data compression, encryption, integer math, and floating-point math. Its larger L3 cache, 64 MB versus 36 MB, and its higher PCIe lane count, 28 versus 16, further support high-end mobile systems. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, while competitive with its nearest rivals in the 82nd percentile, does not offer a single measured advantage over the AMD part.

The Intel part does hold some specification-level distinctions. It has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz, a lower TDP at 45 W, and support for DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for legacy compatibility. It also has a later release date and a locked multiplier. However, none of these translate into a benchmark win. The data indicates that for users prioritizing raw performance, the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the superior processor. The Intel Core 9 273PTE remains a viable desktop option within its own performance class, but it does not approach the AMD part’s recorded results.