AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 boosts up to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PE boosts up to 5.70 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average score of 28128, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark against the Intel processor?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3734, compared to 3650 for the Intel Core 9 273PE, a margin of 2.3%.

Q: What socket types do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 9 generation, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part doubles that to 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge: both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3, whereas the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 pool is a substantial advantage for workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory and deliver the same 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities are not equal: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip carries a Radeon 840M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: the AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The production status for both is Active. The AMD processor has a release date in January 2026, and the Intel processor has a release date in March 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates across nearly every measured workload, winning 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. Its largest advantages appear in heavily multithreaded and compute-intensive tasks. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 63.8% deficit for the AMD part, and PassMark floating point math shows a 62.3% deficit. PassMark physics, integer math, and find prime numbers all show deficits of 65.5%, 56.2%, and 71.4% respectively for the AMD processor.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins only the PassMark single-thread test and its duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, with a 2.3% margin. This indicates that in lightly threaded scenarios where a single core carries the load, the AMD design is slightly ahead. The Intel processor still posts a higher Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417 versus 1816, so the AMD win is limited to the PassMark single-thread measurement, not all single-thread tests.

For use-case planning, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger choice for rendering, physics simulation, data compression, encryption, and any workload that scales across many threads. The AMD processor holds a narrow edge in one specific single-thread metric, which may translate to a small advantage in certain latency-sensitive applications, but the broader single-core picture from Cinebench favors Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 | Intel Core 9 273PE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $549 |

The two processors share the same dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC support, and 80 KB L1 per core. They differ in every other major specification category. The Intel part runs at a higher base clock and boost clock, draws more power, and offers more PCIe lanes with a newer PCIe generation. The AMD part is built on a smaller process node and supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are lopsided. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3153 against 1686 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, a 46.5% deficit for AMD. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 445 versus 260, a 41.6% deficit. Cinebench R23 multicore is the most dramatic gap: 31288 versus 11333, a 63.8% deficit. Cinebench R23 single-core records 4417 against 1816, a 58.9% deficit.

PassMark data compression favors Intel at 405885 versus 225374, a 44.5% deficit for AMD. Data encryption follows the same pattern: 22719 versus 11110, a 51.1% deficit. Extended instructions show Intel at 24630 against 16197, a 34.2% deficit. Find prime numbers is the largest relative gap in the entire set: 203 versus 58, a 71.4% deficit.

Floating point math shows Intel at 107884 versus 40627, a 62.3% deficit. Integer math is 139410 versus 61026, a 56.2% deficit. PassMark multithread records 36810 versus 19000, a 48.4% deficit. Physics shows 3120 versus 1075, a 65.5% deficit. Random string sorting is 45098 versus 24891, a 44.8% deficit.

The only AMD wins are in PassMark single-thread and the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry, both at 3734 versus 3650, a 2.3% advantage. This is the sole benchmark category where the AMD processor leads. The Intel processor leads by double-digit percentages in every other category, with most margins between 34% and 71%.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward choice for most workloads. The Intel Core 9 273PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 in 13 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, often by large margins. It delivers more than double the Cinebench R23 multicore score, nearly triple the PassMark physics score, and a 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs compared to the AMD part's 80th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the Intel Core i9-13980HX, with average scores within roughly 1% of its own.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is competitive in one narrow area: PassMark single-thread performance, where it beats the Intel part by 2.3%. It also operates at a much lower TDP of 28 W versus 65 W, which is relevant for mobile platforms, and it uses a smaller 4 nm process node. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13490F and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, sit within 0.3% of its average score, indicating that it is positioned among mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for multithreaded rendering, physics, compression, encryption, and heavy compute workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the better fit for a low-power mobile system where single-thread responsiveness in the PassMark metric is a priority. The data does not support recommending the AMD processor for compute-heavy desktop work, as the Intel part holds decisive leads across nearly all recorded benchmarks.