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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data leaves no ambiguity about the performance relationship between these two processors. Across all fifteen head-to-head tests in the database, the Intel Core 9 273PQE records the higher score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not win a single comparison. The narrowest margin appears in PassMark single-thread testing, where Intel leads by 23.1 percent with 4573 against 3515. That is still a substantial gap, but it is the closest the AMD part comes to matching its rival.

The multi-core results tell a much more lopsided story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 39190 against 7840 for the AMD chip, a deficit of 80 percent. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel records 3950 while AMD manages 1191, a 69.8 percent difference. PassMark multi-thread results put Intel at 46107 and AMD at 12797, which is a 72.2 percent gap. These figures indicate that the Intel processor delivers roughly four to five times the multi-threaded throughput depending on the workload.

Single-core performance also favors Intel, though by a smaller factor. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 5532 and AMD at 1812, a 67.2 percent difference. Cinebench R15 single-core records 557 for Intel and 199.9 for AMD, a 64.1 percent gap. The PassMark single-thread score of 4573 versus 3515 corresponds to a 23.1 percent advantage, which is the smallest delta in the entire set. The data suggests that the Intel part holds a clear lead in lightly threaded tasks, but the advantage narrows in certain single-threaded synthetic workloads.

The specialized workload tests reinforce the same hierarchy. Data compression scores 585752 for Intel against 152012 for AMD, a 74 percent difference. Data encryption shows 29636 versus 7251, a 75.5 percent gap. Extended instructions score 38743 versus 11124, a 71.3 percent difference. Integer math delivers 164629 for Intel and 37771 for AMD, a 77.1 percent margin. Floating point math records 125546 against 26196, a 79.1 percent gap. Prime number finding shows 198 against 42, a 78.8 percent difference. Physics simulation scores 2754 versus 705, a 74.4 percent margin. Random string sorting records 53167 versus 16188, a 69.6 percent gap.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core 9 273PQE at 66099, which ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tracked. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 averages 18811, placing it in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66159 (0.1 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (0.3 percent behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66855 (1.1 percent behind), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66925 (1.2 percent behind). For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (0.4 percent behind), the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697 (0.6 percent behind), the Intel Core i5-12400 at 18683 (0.7 percent behind), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.9 percent ahead). These percentile and rival comparisons show that the Intel chip sits in a much higher performance tier overall, while the AMD chip competes with older mainstream and server parts in its own range.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates in every multi-threaded test. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 39190 for Intel versus 7840 for AMD, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 3950 versus 1191.

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

A: It varies by test. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead by 23.1 percent (4573 versus 3515), while Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 67.2 percent lead for Intel (5532 versus 1812).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has an average of 18811.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression and encryption?

A: Intel leads data compression with 585752 against 152012, a 74 percent difference. In data encryption, Intel scores 29636 versus 7251, a 75.5 percent gap.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the overall CPU percentile?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 sits in the 73rd percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head set?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Krackan Point 2, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The generation labels reflect this split: AMD lists the part as Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while Intel labels it as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. That is three times the cores and three times the threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 difference is substantial: 36 MB shared versus 4 MB total.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory buses, and both record the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. PCIe connectivity differs, with AMD providing Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 820M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is mobile-oriented, while the Intel chip is classified as a desktop part. The manufacturing process difference is notable for efficiency expectations: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel, though the recorded data does not include efficiency measurements to validate any projection.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds show a clear separation. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel part runs at a higher base and higher boost frequency.

Power ratings differ significantly. The AMD processor is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 125 W TDP. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The release dates also differ, with AMD dated 2025-07-15 and Intel dated 2026-03-08. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Intel processor supports ECC memory, while the AMD processor does not. Both support DDR5, but only the AMD part supports LPDDR5X, and only the Intel part supports DDR4. The PCIe generation differs, with AMD at Gen 4 and Intel at Gen 5, and the lane counts differ at 14 versus 16. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as active in production status. The part numbers differ: AMD lists 100-000001897, while Intel lists SA4Q9. The market segment differs as well: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every workload category in the head-to-head set. That includes multi-threaded rendering tests, single-threaded rendering tests, compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded PassMark, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread PassMark. There is no measured category where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 comes out ahead.

The closest contest appears in PassMark single-thread performance. The Intel advantage there is 23.1 percent, which is the smallest margin in the entire comparison. This suggests that in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the gap between the two narrows considerably. Still, the Intel chip maintains the lead in that category.

The AMD processor does occupy a different market segment and a much lower power envelope. It is a mobile part rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is a desktop part rated at 125 W. The database does not include any power efficiency benchmarks, so no direct efficiency comparison can be drawn from the recorded facts. What the data does show is that the Intel part delivers dramatically higher performance across every measured test, with margins ranging from roughly 23 percent to roughly 80 percent depending on the workload.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded throughput, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part is clearly in another class. The 80 percent deficit for AMD means the Intel chip produces about five times the score. For integer and floating point math, the Intel lead sits near 77 to 79 percent. For encryption and compression, the margins are 75.5 and 74 percent respectively. Even in the least favorable test for Intel, single-thread PassMark, the AMD part still trails by more than a fifth.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score of 66099 places it in the 93rd percentile, and it sits alongside processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus in its nearest rival group. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, with an average score of 18811 and a 73rd percentile ranking, belongs to a lower performance tier, competing with parts like the Intel Core i7-1355U and Intel Core i5-12400.

The Intel processor offers 12 cores and 24 threads, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory support. The AMD processor offers 4 cores and 8 threads, a 4.50 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache, PCIe Gen 4 support, and no ECC memory support. These specification differences align with the benchmark outcomes.

The AMD part does have attributes that the Intel part lacks. It supports LPDDR5X memory, comes with a Radeon 820M integrated GPU, and carries a 28 W TDP rating. It is also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, compared to Intel's 10 nm process. However, the database does not include efficiency or power consumption measurements, so those characteristics cannot be quantified in this analysis.

For anyone selecting between these two processors based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the choice for raw performance in every measured category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the only option for a mobile form factor, given its Socket FP8 and mobile market segment classification, but it cannot match the Intel part in any benchmark. The Intel chip wins all 15 head-to-head tests, and its margins range from a 23.1 percent advantage in single-thread PassMark to an 80 percent advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The verdict from the data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior performer, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 occupies a separate, lower-performance tier.