AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE is lopsided but revealing. The Intel part wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD part takes 3. The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates the throughput-oriented workloads: data compression, data encryption, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins in extended instructions and both single-thread tests (the database records passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread as separate entries, both with identical results).

The practical split is clear. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the choice for heavy compute tasks that scale with core count and raw processing throughput. Its 24 threads and 12 cores give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, with only 12 threads and 6 cores, still manages to win the single-thread tests by a meaningful margin. That makes it the better fit for lightly threaded applications where per-core speed matters more than total thread count.

The physics test shows the largest gap in favor of Intel, with a delta of -48.1 percent. The multithread test also favors Intel at -20.6 percent. The AMD part counters with a 9.4 percent lead in single-thread performance and a 4.8 percent lead in extended instructions. The data suggests a classic trade-off: Intel delivers substantially more parallel compute, while AMD holds the edge in single-core responsiveness and specialized instruction throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is a mobile processor using the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It fits the AMD Socket FP8 and has a 28 W TDP, reflecting its mobile focus. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M, and the memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part with the codename Bartlett Lake, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a 45 W TDP. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel. The Intel part carries a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, compared to the AMD part's 4 MB L3. L2 cache differs as well: 2 MB per core on Intel versus 1 MB per core on AMD. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

PCIe support differs significantly. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That gives the Intel part both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 launched on 2026-01-04, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE launched on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as active production parts. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, listed once here per database policy. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins the single-thread tests with a score of 3757, which is 9.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multithreaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 24054 in the passmark multithread test, which is 20.6 percent ahead of the AMD part's 19091.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| 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 |

| Part Number | 100-000001788 | SA4QJ |

The memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both. ECC support is present on both. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The database records no transistor count or die size for either chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads in most of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks, and the margins vary widely by workload. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, Intel scores 142 against AMD's 57, a delta of -59.9 percent. That is the largest relative gap in the entire comparison. The physics test shows a similar story: Intel scores 1917 against AMD's 995, a delta of -48.1 percent.

Floating point math also favors Intel heavily. The Intel part scores 60673, which is 32.2 percent ahead of AMD's 41114. Integer math shows a 26.1 percent lead for Intel, with scores of 82411 versus 60879. Data encryption goes to Intel at 14253 versus 11267, a 20.9 percent lead. Multithread performance shows Intel at 24054 versus AMD's 19091, a 20.6 percent gap. Random string sorting favors Intel by 13.9 percent, with scores of 28973 versus 24936. Data compression rounds out Intel's wins with a 10 percent lead, scoring 258704 against AMD's 232803.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 wins three tests. The single-thread tests are its strongest showing: 3757 versus 3433, a 9.4 percent lead. The database records this result twice, under passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores. Extended instructions also go to AMD, with a score of 16724 versus Intel's 15952, a 4.8 percent lead.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part higher overall. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average benchmark score of 37762 and sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143 and sits at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (-0.1 percent), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (-0.2 percent), the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685 (0.2 percent), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (-0.4 percent). The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (0.2 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.2 percent), the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028 (0.4 percent), and the Intel Core i7-12650HX at 31290 (-0.5 percent).

The discrepancy between the head-to-head wins and the average benchmark scores is notable. The Intel part wins more individual tests, but the AMD part has a higher average score because the tests it wins include the single-thread results, which carry weight in the aggregate. The extended instructions result also helps AMD, as does the relatively smaller margin of defeat in data compression compared to the larger margins of victory in other tests.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of roles. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger processor for parallel, multi-threaded workloads. It wins 8 of 11 head-to-head tests, with particularly large margins in prime number finding, physics, floating point math, and integer math. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, make it the better choice for applications that can use all available threads. The 45 W TDP and desktop socket reflect a design aimed at sustained compute rather than power efficiency.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is the better choice for single-thread performance and specialized instruction throughput. It wins both single-thread tests by 9.4 percent and the extended instructions test by 4.8 percent. Its 28 W TDP, mobile socket, and 4 nm TSMC process indicate a focus on efficiency and portability. The Radeon 840M integrated graphics and LPDDR5X memory support also point toward a mobile-first design.

For a desktop user building a system around raw compute, the Intel part is the data-backed pick. For a mobile user or anyone prioritizing single-core responsiveness and instruction efficiency, the AMD part has the measurable advantage. The average benchmark scores favor AMD, but the head-to-head results favor Intel in the majority of workloads. Buyers should match the chip to the workload profile rather than relying on aggregate scores alone.