AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Intel Core 9 273PE represent two distinct philosophies in processor design, one aimed at efficient mobile computing and the other at desktop throughput. The benchmark data from the database shows a clear and consistent performance hierarchy, with the Intel part dominating in nearly every measured category. However, the AMD processor secures a narrow but notable victory in single-threaded PassMark testing, revealing a nuanced story beyond raw core counts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers a commanding performance advantage across the vast majority of benchmark workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 31,288 compared to the AMD's 13,794, a difference of 55.9 percent. This substantial lead is mirrored in single-core R23 testing, where Intel scores 4,417 against AMD's 1,958, a 55.7 percent gap. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 35.8 percent and single-core by 39.1 percent, confirming that its advantage is not workload-specific but rather a fundamental characteristic of the silicon.

The PassMark suite further reinforces this pattern. In floating point math, Intel scores 107,884 versus AMD's 46,996, a 56.4 percent advantage. Integer math shows a 44.5 percent lead for Intel, with scores of 139,410 and 77,414 respectively. The multi-threaded PassMark test shows Intel ahead by 39.9 percent, scoring 36,810 against 22,125. Data compression results give Intel a 36.8 percent edge, with scores of 405,885 and 256,603. Encryption workloads show Intel winning by 41.6 percent, and random string sorting by 37.0 percent. The physics test, often indicative of simulation and gaming performance, shows Intel ahead by a massive 59.7 percent, scoring 3,120 versus 1,257. Prime number finding demonstrates the largest single delta, with Intel winning by 62.6 percent.

The one area where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 takes the lead is the PassMark single-thread test. Here, AMD scores 3,862 against Intel's 3,650, a 5.8 percent advantage. This result is consistent across both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries in the database, confirming the measurement. It indicates that the AMD architecture, despite its lower boost clock, executes single-threaded instruction streams more efficiently. This is the only benchmark where the AMD part wins, giving it 2 wins out of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, but it demonstrates that the Zen 5 core design has a real edge in lightly threaded scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, and is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture and is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. This process difference helps explain the significant divergence in thermal design power, with AMD rated at 28 watts and Intel at 65 watts.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part therefore has 50 percent more cores and threads, which directly contributes to its multi-threaded performance dominance. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache configuration is notably different: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. This larger shared cache on the Intel part likely benefits workloads that reuse data across cores.

Memory support shows another divergence. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both are rated for 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by both processors. PCIe connectivity differs by generation, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using the Radeon 880M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

The physical and market positioning further separates these parts. AMD uses the Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor, while Intel uses Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD processor has a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The release dates are separated by over a year, with AMD launching on January 5, 2025, and Intel on March 8, 2026. Both processors are currently in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior processor for multi-threaded and compute-intensive workloads. Its wins in every Cinebench test and the majority of PassMark tests, with deltas often exceeding 40 percent, provide a clear performance mandate for rendering, simulation, and data processing tasks. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration, combined with the larger 36 MB L3 cache, delivers a level of throughput that the 8-core AMD part cannot match. The Intel processor also holds the higher percentile rank, at 90 versus AMD's 83, and its average benchmark score of 49,845 far exceeds the AMD's 32,662.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, however, is not without merit. Its 5.8 percent win in PassMark single-thread testing shows that the Zen 5 core has superior per-thread efficiency. The 28-watt TDP, compared to Intel's 65 watts, indicates a much lower power draw, which is a critical consideration for mobile platforms. The AMD processor also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is tailored for low-power, high-bandwidth mobile use. For workloads that are lightly threaded and power-sensitive, the AMD part is the logical choice. The data also shows that the AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with average scores within 0.3 percent of its own, placing it in a competitive mid-range mobile segment. The Intel Core 9 273PE, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i9-13980HX, indicating its placement in a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 12.
• Threads: AMD has 16, Intel has 24.
• Base Clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD boosts to 5.00 GHz, Intel to 5.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD is Strix Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake.
• Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel.
• L2 Cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 36 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.
• Release Date: AMD launched January 5, 2025, Intel on March 8, 2026.
• Part Number: AMD is 100-000001571, Intel is SA4QD.
• Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE is substantially faster. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 55.9 percent and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 35.8 percent. The PassMark multi-thread test also shows Intel ahead by 39.9 percent.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the AMD processor wins the PassMark single-thread test by 5.8 percent, scoring 3,862 versus Intel's 3,650. This is the only head-to-head benchmark where AMD takes the lead.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 50 percent more cores and threads.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is rated at 28 watts TDP, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is rated at 65 watts. This indicates a significantly lower power draw for the AMD processor.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.