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

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 16014.5. The Intel part leads by 59.1% in this test.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records a PassMark single-thread score of 4573, which is 16.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 3834. This is the smallest margin between the two across all head-to-head tests.

Q: What is the difference in CPU core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350's 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PQE rank relative to all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66099. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 sits at the 84th percentile with an average score of 34222.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 9 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences are substantial, though the actual performance gap is driven by more than just node size.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part pairs 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel part scales to 12 cores and 24 threads. That is a 50% advantage in core count and thread count for Intel. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, whereas the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is 4.5 times larger, which helps in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Clock behavior further separates the two. The AMD chip runs at a 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel chip runs at a 3.40 GHz base and 5.90 GHz boost. Both base and boost clocks are higher on the Intel part, giving it an advantage in latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

The platform targets differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is marked as a Mobile segment part using AMD Socket FP8, with PCIe Gen 4 and 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a Desktop segment part using Intel Socket 1700, with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both run dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, but the Intel part adds ECC support and the AMD part does not.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 carries the Radeon 860M, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. The Intel part is unlocked for neither multiplier, and neither is the AMD part.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15. No test in the set favors the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel part scores 5532 against the AMD part's 1958, a 64.6% difference. This is a decisive single-threaded win. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is nearly as lopsided: 39190 versus 16014.5, a 59.1% margin. The Intel part shows the same dominance in Cinebench R15, where it records 3950 multi-core against 2477, a 37.3% delta, and 557 single-core against 294, a 47.2% delta.

PassMark workloads repeat the pattern. In integer math, the Intel part scores 164629 against 85651, a 48% advantage. In floating-point math, the Intel part reaches 125546 versus 53230, a 57.6% lead. Extended instructions show a 44% gap, with 38743 against 21678. Data compression favors Intel at 585752 versus 304089, a 48.1% delta. Data encryption shows 29636 versus 15244, a 48.6% gap. Prime number finding is heavily Intel-favored: 198 versus 80, a 59.6% delta. Random string sorting shows 53167 versus 33266, a 37.4% gap.

The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the Intel part scores 4573 and the AMD part scores 3834. The 16.2% delta is still a clear win, but it is the only test in which the AMD chip stays within a narrow margin. PassMark multi-thread shows the Intel part at 46107 versus 24935, a 45.9% lead, and PassMark physics shows 2754 versus 1349, a 51% gap.

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce the head-to-head data. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average score of 34222. That is roughly a 93% higher average for the Intel part, though the exact comparison metric varies by test. The Intel part also ranks higher in percentile: 93rd versus 84th.

The Verdict

The data describes two processors in different performance classes. The Intel Core 9 273PQE holds the advantage in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 16.2% in PassMark single-thread to 64.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its 93rd percentile ranking and average score of 66099 place it well above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which sits at the 84th percentile with an average score of 34222.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver a 59.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 45.9% lead in PassMark multi-thread. The AMD part cannot close that gap with its 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part also wins in physics, integer math, floating-point math, and data encryption, all by margins between 44% and 57.6%.

For single-threaded workloads, the Intel part still leads, but the gap narrows. PassMark single-thread shows a 16.2% delta, which is the smallest difference in the entire benchmark set. Cinebench R23 single-core is the exception, where the Intel part stretches the lead to 64.6%. The higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz on the Intel part explains part of this, but the AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost is not enough to close the gap in most tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 does carry advantages in platform characteristics. It is a Mobile segment part on a 4 nm process, uses less power at 28 W TDP, and includes the Radeon 860M integrated graphics. The Intel part is a Desktop segment part with a 125 W TDP and UHD Graphics 770. These differences matter for system design, but they do not translate into benchmark wins for the AMD part.

The recorded data points to a simple conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the higher-performing processor in every measured workload category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is the lower-power mobile option, but it trails the Intel part by double-digit margins across the board.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $589 |

| Part number | 100-000001601 | SA4Q9 |

The two processors share dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status.