AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the dominant performer in this comparison. Benchmark results show it winning all 15 head-to-head tests against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. The Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip lands in the 73rd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PE is 49,845, compared to 18,811 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330. That is a 165% gap in average score, and the head-to-head deltas confirm the pattern: the Intel part leads by double digits in nearly every workload category.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is a mobile processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, built for efficiency in compact systems. The Intel Core 9 273PE is a desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, designed for sustained heavy workloads. The data is unambiguous: if the task involves multi-core rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulation, the Intel part is the only rational choice. The AMD chip does not win a single recorded benchmark, so its role is limited to scenarios where its 28W TDP and mobile socket fit the platform constraints.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point 2 codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 9 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: AMD uses a smaller node, which typically allows lower power draw for the same transistor count.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, three times the core count and three times the thread count. Cache layouts also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core versus 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is where the gap widens: AMD offers 4 MB total, while Intel provides 36 MB shared. That 9x L3 advantage matters for workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel. Both have the same memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe generations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 820M, while the Intel chip uses the UHD Graphics 730.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4,417 versus 1,812 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, a 59% lead. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel part scores 3,650 versus 3,515, a smaller but still positive margin.

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

A: Very large. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 31,288 versus 7,840 for the AMD chip, a 74.9% advantage. In PassMark multi-thread, the Intel part scores 36,810 versus 12,797, a 65.2% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows 15 tests, and the Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 15. The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the Intel lead is only 3.7%.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a TDP of 28W. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65W. The Intel part draws more power, consistent with its higher core count and clock speeds.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not.

Q: What are the release dates?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 was released on 2025-07-15. The Intel Core 9 273PE was released on 2026-03-08.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. Core count: 4 versus 12. Threads: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base and boost clock, which contributes to its single-thread wins.

TDP: 28W versus 65W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Architecture: Zen 5 versus not specified for the Intel part. Codename: Krackan Point 2 versus Bartlett Lake.

L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache: 4 MB versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: the AMD chip uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X; the Intel chip uses DDR4 and DDR5. ECC: false versus true. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 820M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2025-07-15 versus 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, which is the only price information in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins every recorded benchmark, but the margins vary by workload. The smallest lead is in PassMark single-thread: 3,650 versus 3,515, a 3.7% advantage. That is a modest but real win, and it suggests the Intel core design is slightly faster per thread despite the process node disadvantage.

The largest lead is in PassMark find prime numbers: 203 versus 42, a 79.3% gap. That workload heavily favors the Intel part, likely due to its higher core count and larger cache. PassMark physics shows a 77.4% lead (3,120 versus 705), and PassMark floating point math shows a 75.7% lead (107,884 versus 26,196).

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 74.9% lead (31,288 versus 7,840). The single-core version of the same test shows a 59% lead (4,417 versus 1,812). PassMark integer math: 139,410 versus 37,771, a 72.9% lead. PassMark data encryption: 22,719 versus 7,251, a 68.1% lead. PassMark multi-thread: 36,810 versus 12,797, a 65.2% lead. PassMark random string sorting: 45,098 versus 16,188, a 64.1% lead. PassMark data compression: 405,885 versus 152,012, a 62.5% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core: 3,153 versus 1,191, a 62.2% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core: 445 versus 199.9, a 55.1% lead. PassMark extended instructions: 24,630 versus 11,124, a 54.8% lead.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel part wins by 54% to 79% in most tests, with single-thread tests showing the smallest margin.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 15 benchmarks, so the use-case split is heavily skewed. The Intel part is the choice for any workload that stresses multiple cores: Cinebench rendering, PassMark physics, floating point math, integer math, data compression, and data encryption all show leads of 62% or more. The largest wins are in prime number finding (79.3%) and physics (77.4%), which are classic multi-threaded compute tasks. The 36 MB L3 cache and 12-core/24-thread configuration give it a decisive edge in these workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has no benchmark wins, but its specifications point to its intended role. It is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, designed for laptops and compact devices where power draw and thermals matter more than raw throughput. Its 4 nm process node and Zen 5 architecture make it a capable efficiency-focused part. The integrated Radeon 820M graphics and support for LPDDR5X memory suggest it is aimed at thin-and-light systems. The Intel part, with a 65W TDP, desktop socket, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, targets desktop builds that prioritize performance over power efficiency.

In practical terms, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only option for heavy content creation, simulation, or server-like tasks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 fits systems where the platform dictates a mobile socket and lower power envelope. The data does not show any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip; the choice comes down to platform constraints, not performance preferences.