AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Core 9 273PTE are both 12-core, 24-thread desktop processors, but the benchmark data places them in entirely different performance tiers. The AMD part, built on Zen 5, records an average benchmark score of 54762 and sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part, based on Bartlett Lake, averages 31143 and ranks in the 82nd percentile. Across 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins every single one, with margins ranging from 35.3% to 283.1%. This is not a close contest; the data shows a dominant performance gap driven by architecture, clock speeds, and cache configuration.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins every benchmark category in the database. There is no recorded test where the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes a lead. The smallest advantage for AMD appears in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4646 against Intel's 3433, a 35.3% margin. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads: PassMark find prime numbers shows a 283.1% difference (544 vs 142), and PassMark extended instructions shows a 247.5% difference (55426 vs 15952). In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 47737 versus Intel's 20445, a 133.5% lead. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D also holds a 164.8% edge in PassMark data compression (685074 vs 258704) and a 178.6% lead in PassMark physics (5340 vs 1917). For users running heavily threaded rendering, scientific computation, or data processing, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The Intel Core 9 273PTE does not win a single recorded workload, so there is no benchmark category where it can be recommended as the faster option.

The Verdict

The verdict from the data is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the faster processor in every measured workload, with an average benchmark score of 54762 compared to Intel's 31143. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (average score 55093, delta -0.6%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053, delta 1.3%), the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, delta 2%), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620, delta 2.1%). The Intel Core 9 273PTE's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, delta 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700TE (31028, delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-12650HX (31290, delta -0.5%). These rival comparisons confirm that the AMD processor competes with higher-tier desktop chips, while the Intel part lands in the performance range of older or lower-power processors. Anyone selecting between these two should pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D if raw performance is the priority. The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers a 45W TDP versus AMD's 120W TDP, which may matter for power-constrained builds, but the performance trade-off is severe. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Based strictly on benchmark results, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the stronger processor in all recorded categories.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show consistent and large AMD wins across every test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4811 against Intel's 2060, a 133.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 679 versus 290, also a 134.1% margin. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives AMD 20049 versus Intel's 8586 (133.5%), and R20 single-core gives 2830 versus 1212 (133.5%). Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 47737 versus 20445 (133.5%), and R23 single-core shows 6739 versus 2886 (133.5%). The PassMark suite follows the same pattern. Data compression: AMD 685074, Intel 258704, a 164.8% lead. Data encryption: 33282 versus 14253, a 133.5% margin. Extended instructions: 55426 versus 15952, a 247.5% lead. Find prime numbers: 544 versus 142, a 283.1% margin, the largest in the entire dataset. Floating point math: 119622 versus 60673, a 97.2% lead. Integer math: 179727 versus 82411, a 118.1% margin. Multithread: 56154 versus 24054, a 133.4% lead. Physics: 5340 versus 1917, a 178.6% margin. Random string sorting: 71864 versus 28973, a 148% lead. Single thread and singlethread (the same test recorded twice): 4646 versus 3433, a 35.3% margin. The smallest deltas are in single-threaded PassMark tests, but even there AMD holds a comfortable lead. The largest deltas appear in prime number finding and extended instruction workloads, where AMD's advantage exceeds 240%. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is not just slightly faster; it is between roughly one-third and nearly three times faster depending on the workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 47737, which is 133.5% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 20445.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 544 versus Intel's 142, a 283.1% difference.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two in any recorded test?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single thread, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4646 versus Intel's 3433, a 35.3% difference.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a 45W TDP, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 120W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Granite Ridge, built on a 4nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The AMD part has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD processor has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics; the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The AMD processor is part of the 9000 series and the Ryzen 9 generation, while the Intel processor is part of the Core 9 generation.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two processors are as follows. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a base clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 120W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $599 and for the Intel part is $549. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001368, while the Intel part has a part number of SA4QJ. The AMD part is manufactured by AMD on a 4nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is manufactured by Intel on a 10nm process. The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count. The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded die size. Both have 12 cores and 24 threads, and both have an 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status.