AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 records 34222. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the AMD chip lands at the 84th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 wins only 2 tests, both of which are the PassMark single-thread and singlethread results, where it leads by 5 percent with a score of 3834 versus 3650.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 4417 against AMD's 1958, a 55.7 percent advantage. The second-largest gap is in PassMark physics, with Intel leading 3120 versus 1349, a 56.8 percent delta.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD chip is faster?

A: Yes, in PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 3834, which is 5 percent higher than the Intel Core 9 273PE's 3650. The database records this result twice under slightly different test names (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), with identical scores.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, giving it a 50 percent advantage in both core and thread counts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors into distinct market positions. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the performance leader in nearly every recorded benchmark, with an average score of 49845 compared to AMD's 34222. That 45.6 percent gap in average score places the Intel part in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 84th percentile.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the obvious choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver a 48.8 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 50.7 percent lead in PassMark floating point math, and a 32.3 percent lead in PassMark multithread. The Intel chip also wins in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, physics, and random string sorting.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 claims only the single-thread PassMark test, where it leads by 5 percent. That result is notable but narrow. The AMD chip operates at a 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W, and it uses a 4 nm process from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm process. For systems where power draw and thermal output are primary constraints, the AMD part presents a lower-power alternative. For raw performance, the database shows the Intel Core 9 273PE winning 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, often by substantial margins.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also targets the desktop segment with a Socket 1700 platform, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP8. That distinction matters for system builders who need a specific form factor. The Intel chip comes with a launch MSRP of $549, recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31288 against AMD's 16014.5, a 48.8 percent advantage. That is the largest multi-core gap in the head-to-head set. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a smaller but still decisive margin: Intel scores 3153 versus 2477, a 21.4 percent lead.

The single-core tests reveal a mixed picture. Cinebench R23 single-core heavily favors Intel, with a score of 4417 versus 1958, a 55.7 percent delta. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to Intel, 445 versus 294, a 33.9 percent gap. However, PassMark single-thread flips the result: AMD scores 3834, Intel scores 3650, giving AMD a 5 percent win. This suggests that the AMD architecture, likely due to its Zen 5 design, handles certain single-threaded workloads more efficiently even though its peak clock is lower.

The PassMark suite shows Intel winning every other category. Data compression favors Intel, 405885 versus 304089, a 25.1 percent margin. Data encryption goes to Intel, 22719 versus 15244, a 32.9 percent lead. Extended instructions are closer, with Intel ahead 24630 versus 21678, a 12 percent delta. Prime number finding is a decisive Intel win, 203 versus 80, a 60.6 percent gap. Floating point math nearly doubles for Intel, 107884 versus 53230, a 50.7 percent lead. Integer math favors Intel, 139410 versus 85651, a 38.6 percent margin. Multithread performance goes to Intel, 36810 versus 24935, a 32.3 percent delta. Physics favors Intel heavily, 3120 versus 1349, a 56.8 percent gap. Random string sorting goes to Intel, 45098 versus 33266, a 26.2 percent lead.

The largest single benchmark gap in the entire set is the PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel leads by 60.6 percent. The smallest gap, aside from AMD's single-thread win, is the extended instructions test at 12 percent. Across the full set, Intel's wins are generally large, while AMD's single win is narrow.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ substantially. AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel offers 12 cores and 24 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel: base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel.

Power handling differs by a wide margin. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 65 W. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

Memory support overlaps partially. Both support DDR5, but AMD also supports LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both record a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support differs: AMD does not support ECC, while Intel does.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The process nodes are from different foundries. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD die size is recorded as 195 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database. The AMD part number is 100-000001601; the Intel part number is SA4QD. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $549.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Krackan Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 9 generation, with the architecture field left unspecified in the database.

Cache organization differs significantly. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is dramatically different: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. That 28 MB difference in L3 likely contributes to Intel's large lead in multi-threaded workloads, particularly in data compression, encryption, and physics tests.

The TDP difference of 37 W reflects architectural choices. AMD's 28 W design targets mobile efficiency, while Intel's 65 W design targets desktop performance. The process node advantage belongs to AMD, which uses a smaller 4 nm TSMC process compared to Intel's 10 nm process. Despite the larger process node, Intel's higher core count and larger cache allow it to win nearly every benchmark.

The AMD chip is classified as a mobile part, while the Intel chip is classified as a desktop part. That classification aligns with their respective sockets, power envelopes, and integrated graphics choices. The AMD release date is recorded as 2025-01-05, while the Intel release date is recorded as 2026-03-08, indicating a later arrival for the Intel part.

The database shows both parts as active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4244P, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, all with average scores within 0.4 percent of AMD's 34222. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, Intel Core i5-14600KF, Intel Core i9-13980HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, with scores within 1.2 percent of Intel's 49845.