AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded head-to-head comparison, 15 out of 15 tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 does not hold a single win in the shared benchmark suite. This is not a close contest with trade-offs; it is a complete sweep by the Intel part across all measured workloads.

The widest gaps appear in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 39190 against the AMD's 10590, a delta of -73% from the AMD's perspective. That means the Intel processor delivers roughly 3.7 times the multi-core rendering performance. The gap in single-core Cinebench R23 is similarly decisive: Intel scores 5532 versus AMD's 1806, a -67.4% delta. For users whose workloads scale with core count and clock speed, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice.

The PassMark suite confirms the pattern. The Intel part leads by large margins in integer math (164629 versus 58332, -64.6%), floating point math (125546 versus 39362, -68.6%), and data compression (585752 versus 215812, -63.2%). Even the smallest gap, PassMark single-thread performance, favors Intel by -21.5% (4573 versus 3591). That is still a substantial single-thread advantage, not a marginal one.

Where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 might logically fit is in power-constrained mobile environments. Its 28 W TDP and mobile segment designation suggest a different use case than the Intel's 125 W desktop TDP. But the recorded data does not show any workload where the AMD part wins, so the use-case split is defined by platform and power envelope, not by benchmark superiority. The AMD part is a mobile processor, the Intel part is a desktop processor, and the data reflects that hierarchy clearly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages with distinct design priorities. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 cores from the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 9 generation and is built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. That doubles the thread count and explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Base clocks also diverge: the AMD runs at 2.00 GHz with a 4.60 GHz boost, while the Intel runs at 3.40 GHz base and boosts to 5.90 GHz. The Intel part has both a higher floor and a higher ceiling.

Cache configurations are not comparable. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 36 MB of shared L3. That large L3 pool gives the Intel processor a significant advantage in workloads that benefit from larger working sets residing on-die.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both list 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, so the bandwidth figure is identical, but the memory type flexibility is not. ECC memory is supported by both. PCIe capabilities favor Intel: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor targets desktop. Production status is active for both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent and often overwhelming Intel advantage. Starting with Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 3950 in multi-core versus AMD's 1723, a -56.4% delta. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 557 versus 254, a -54.4% delta. Moving to Cinebench R23, the gaps widen: multi-core shows Intel at 39190 versus AMD at 10590 (-73%), and single-core shows Intel at 5532 versus AMD at 1806 (-67.4%). The Intel part also has a Cinebench R20 result in its own benchmark list (16459 multi-core, 2323 single-core), though no head-to-head R20 comparison exists in the shared data.

PassMark results reinforce the same story. Data compression: Intel 585752, AMD 215812, -63.2%. Data encryption: Intel 29636, AMD 10519, -64.5%. Extended instructions: Intel 38743, AMD 15826, -59.2%. Finding prime numbers: Intel 198, AMD 56, -71.7%. Floating point math: Intel 125546, AMD 39362, -68.6%. Integer math: Intel 164629, AMD 58332, -64.6%. Multithread: Intel 46107, AMD 18115, -60.7%. Physics: Intel 2754, AMD 976, -64.6%. Random string sorting: Intel 53167, AMD 23488, -55.8%. Single-thread: Intel 4573, AMD 3591, -21.5%.

The smallest delta is in single-threaded PassMark, where the Intel lead shrinks to -21.5%. The largest delta is in Cinebench R23 multi-core at -73%. The pattern across every test is the same: the Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers between roughly 1.3 and 3.7 times the performance of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, depending on the workload. The AMD part's best relative showing comes in single-threaded tasks, but even there it trails by more than a fifth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 39190 versus the AMD part's 10590, a -73% delta.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core 9 273PQE list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: Both processors list 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. Core count: 6 versus 12. Thread count: 12 versus 24. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 5.90 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 125 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Bartlett Lake. Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache differs in L2 and L3. L1 is the same at 80 KB per core. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 4 MB for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2026-01-04 versus 2026-03-08. Launch MSRP for the Intel part is $589; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001935 for AMD and SA4Q9 for Intel.

The average benchmark score also separates them. AMD averages 26936, while Intel averages 66099. The AMD part sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 93rd percentile. Nearest rivals confirm the positioning: the AMD part is closest to the Intel Core i7-1370P (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (-0.4%), and Intel Core i9-9900K (-0.6%). The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (-1.1%), and AMD EPYC 4465P (-1.2%). These figures place the AMD part in the upper-mid range of all CPUs and the Intel part near the top tier.

The Verdict

The data directs a simple conclusion. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, with margins ranging from -21.5% in single-threaded PassMark to -73% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel part has double the cores, double the threads, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, more L2 and L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and a 93rd percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 79th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is not without a defined role. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, built on a smaller 4 nm TSMC process, and supports LPDDR5X memory. Those characteristics suit thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency matters more than raw throughput. Its integrated Radeon 840M graphics and mobile socket target a different platform than the Intel part's desktop Socket 1700 and UHD Graphics 770.

For anyone choosing between these two based on benchmark performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only option with a winning record. It is faster in every measured category, often by very large margins. The AMD part's advantages are platform-level, not performance-level: lower power draw, a more advanced process node, and mobile memory support. Those are real differentiators, but they do not appear as benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The verdict from the database is clear. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the higher-performing processor by every recorded metric. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 belongs in power-conscious mobile designs where its 28 W envelope and compact footprint matter more than absolute speed. The performance gap is not close enough to call this a matter of preference; it is a matter of workload and platform requirements.