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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 11 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The Intel processor wins 8 of those tests, while the AMD part takes 3. The margins vary widely, with some tests showing a near tie and others showing a substantial gap.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers its largest victory in the prime number search test, scoring 142 versus the AMD's 55. That represents a 61.3% advantage, the biggest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The physics test also shows a significant gap: Intel scores 1917 against AMD's 999, a 47.9% lead. Floating point math follows with Intel at 60673 versus AMD at 43494, a 28.3% margin. Integer math shows Intel ahead by 22.7% with a score of 82411 against 63707. The multithread test gives Intel 24054 versus 20285, a 15.7% advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 14253 versus 12111, a 15% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 5.4% (28973 versus 27407), and data compression is nearly even, with Intel at 258704 versus AMD at 253484, a 2% edge.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the single-thread test with a score of 3829 against Intel's 3433, an 11.5% advantage. The extended instructions test shows AMD ahead by 17.2%, scoring 18697 versus Intel's 15952. Those two wins, plus the near-tie in data compression, represent the AMD's strongest showings.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records 40718, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143, which puts it in the 82nd percentile. Despite winning fewer direct head-to-head tests, the AMD part has a higher overall average score. That discrepancy reflects the different test suites: the AMD carries PassMark tests only, while the Intel also includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results in its average. The nearest rivals for the AMD include the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (0.3%), the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (0.5%). The Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028 (0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-12650HX at 31290 (-0.5%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records 3829 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433. The AMD leads by 11.5%.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in the physics test?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 1917 in PassMark physics, compared to 999 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. That is a 47.9% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the difference in core counts?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD supports DDR5 only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both processors.

Cache layouts differ. The AMD has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a total of 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and its L3 cache is 36 MB shared across all cores. That larger shared L3 gives the Intel a meaningful capacity advantage for data that benefits from a large pool.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD offers Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That gives the Intel more bandwidth and more available lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include direct graphics benchmark comparisons, so the relative performance of the two iGPUs is not quantified here.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm for the AMD versus 10 nm for the Intel. That explains some of the efficiency and frequency characteristics. The AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel's base clock is 1.40 GHz with a boost of 5.50 GHz. The Intel reaches a higher peak frequency but starts from a much lower base.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 6 for AMD, 12 for Intel. Thread count: 12 for AMD, 24 for Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD, 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz for AMD, 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP: 65 watts for AMD, 45 watts for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache: 4 MB for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 10 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Release dates differ by one week: the AMD launched on March 1, 2026, and the Intel launched on March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), both are active production parts, and both target the desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, including all of the heavy multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads drive decisive wins in prime number search, physics, floating point math, integer math, multithread, encryption, random string sorting, and data compression. The largest margins are 61.3% in prime numbers and 47.9% in physics, both of which indicate workloads that scale strongly with core count.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins the single-thread test by 11.5% and the extended instructions test by 17.2%. It also keeps data compression nearly even, trailing by only 2%. Those results indicate that the AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers stronger per-thread performance and better handling of specialized instruction sets, despite having half the cores and threads.

The average benchmark score tells a different story. The AMD averages 40718 across its recorded tests, while the Intel averages 31143. The AMD sits in the 87th percentile versus the Intel's 82nd. That higher average reflects the AMD's inclusion in a PassMark-only suite, while the Intel's average includes Cinebench scores that pull its aggregate down. The percentile ranking suggests that the AMD is closer to the top of the database overall, but the direct head-to-head comparisons favor the Intel in most workloads.

For a user prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For workloads that depend on single-thread speed or extended instruction efficiency, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G delivers better results. The Intel's higher boost clock and larger L3 cache do not translate into single-thread dominance; the AMD's 4.50 GHz boost outperforms the Intel's 5.50 GHz boost in that specific test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in every multi-threaded PassMark category recorded. Prime number search shows the largest gap at 61.3%, followed by physics at 47.9%, floating point math at 28.3%, integer math at 22.7%, multithread at 15.7%, encryption at 15%, random string sorting at 5.4%, and data compression at 2%. These results indicate that the Intel part is well suited for computationally heavy tasks that use many cores, such as video rendering, scientific simulation, and data processing.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins in single-thread performance with an 11.5% margin, and in extended instructions with a 17.2% margin. Those two categories point to workloads that rely on per-core efficiency and modern instruction sets, such as certain encryption algorithms, media codecs, or interpreted languages that benefit from single-thread speed. The AMD also holds its own in data compression, trailing by only 2%, which suggests that compression workloads do not strongly favor either part.

The database also shows that the AMD's nearest rivals are all Intel Xeon or Core parts with average scores between 40518 and 40630, all within 0.5% of the AMD's 40718. The Intel's nearest rivals include both Intel Core i7 parts and an AMD Ryzen 9, with average scores between 31028 and 31290. That places the Intel in a performance tier just below the AMD in overall average, despite winning the majority of direct comparisons.

The specification sheets reinforce the split. The AMD uses a 4 nm process, which likely contributes to its single-thread efficiency. The Intel uses a 10 nm process but compensates with more cores, a higher boost clock, and a much larger L3 cache. The Intel also offers more PCIe lanes at a newer generation, which matters for systems with multiple expansion cards or high-bandwidth storage devices. The AMD supports only DDR5, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel more flexibility in memory selection.

The TDP difference is notable: the AMD draws 65 watts, while the Intel draws 45 watts. That means the Intel delivers more multi-threaded performance at a lower thermal envelope in the recorded data. The AMD's higher TDP does not translate into a win in any multi-threaded test, though it does deliver the single-thread and extended instruction victories.

For use cases that require maximum core count and multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger part. For workloads that depend on single-thread speed or extended instruction set performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G takes the lead. The data provides no single overall winner, only a clear division of strengths.