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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head set, taking 15 of 15 tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 does not secure a single victory. The margins are substantial across both synthetic rendering and PassMark workloads.

Starting with Cinebench, the Intel part dominates multi-core performance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 3950 against 2023 for the AMD chip, a delta of -48.8% when viewed from the AMD side. That means the AMD processor delivers roughly half the multi-threaded performance in that test. The gap widens in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 39190 versus AMD's 13794, a deficit of -64.8%. This is the largest multi-core margin in the entire dataset. Single-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel posts 557 against AMD's 271, a -51.3% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 5532 versus 1958, a -64.6% gap. The Intel processor more than doubles the AMD part in every Cinebench test recorded.

PassMark results confirm the trend across a wide range of workloads. Data compression shows Intel at 585752 versus AMD at 256603, a -56.2% delta. Data encryption yields 29636 for Intel and 13264 for AMD, a -55.2% gap. Extended instructions score 38743 for Intel against 18029 for AMD, a -53.5% difference. The prime number test, which often highlights integer throughput, gives Intel 198 and AMD 76, a -61.6% delta. Floating point math shows Intel at 125546 versus AMD at 46996, a -62.6% gap. Integer math delivers 164629 for Intel and 77414 for AMD, a -53% delta. The multithread PassMark score sits at 46107 for Intel versus 22125 for AMD, a -52% difference. Physics testing gives Intel 2754 against AMD's 1257, a -54.4% gap. Random string sorting shows 53167 for Intel and 28390 for AMD, a -46.6% delta, the narrowest multi-core margin in the set.

The closest contest appears in single-threaded PassMark scores. Intel records 4573 while AMD records 3862, a -15.5% delta. This remains a clear Intel win, but the relative performance gap is far smaller than in any other test. The data suggests that the AMD architecture is comparatively stronger in lightly threaded integer work, though it still trails.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average score of 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average score of 32662, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66159 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65914 (+0.3% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66855 (-1.1% delta), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66925 (-1.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.5% delta). The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier entirely.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate a straightforward hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the faster processor in every measured category. It holds a 93rd percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 83rd percentile. The average score difference is roughly double: 66099 for Intel against 32662 for AMD.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has no recorded wins in the head-to-head data. Even its best relative showing, single-thread PassMark at -15.5%, leaves it behind. For workloads that stress multi-core throughput, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part is ahead by nearly two-thirds of the AMD score. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip in raw compute.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP. The power class difference explains part of the performance gap. The Intel part draws substantially more power to deliver its results. The AMD part targets a lower-power mobile segment. The recorded benchmarks, however, do not adjust for power consumption. They measure raw performance only.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head set. Its largest margins appear in multi-core rendering and floating point math. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a -64.8% delta, and floating point math shows -62.6%. These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, compared to 8 cores and 16 threads for the AMD part. It also boosts to 5.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 does not win a single benchmark in this comparison. Its closest result is single-thread PassMark, where the delta narrows to -15.5%. That indicates the Zen 5 architecture in the AMD part handles single-threaded integer work relatively well, but it still trails the Intel part. The AMD chip's 4 nm TSMC process node is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, but that manufacturing advantage does not translate into a benchmark win.

For use-case segmentation, the data supports only one conclusion. Any workload that appears in the benchmark set, from data compression to encryption to physics simulation, favors the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The AMD part's only potential advantage lies outside the recorded metrics, such as its mobile form factor and lower TDP. Within the measured performance data, there is no category where the AMD chip leads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average score of 32662.

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

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 13794 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, a -64.8% delta from the AMD side.

Q: Which processor has the better single-threaded PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in PassMark single-thread, compared to 3862 for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, a -15.5% delta.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is a mobile chip built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop chip with the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 9 generation. Intel does not list a specific architecture name in the database.

The process nodes differ significantly. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded. AMD's smaller process node gives it a transistor density advantage on paper, but the benchmark data shows that Intel's larger node does not hinder its performance.

Core counts favor Intel. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP reflects the market split: Intel draws 125 watts, while AMD draws 28 watts.

Cache configurations differ as well. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the AMD part has 1 MB per core. For L3 cache, Intel provides 36 MB shared, while AMD provides 8 MB total. This large L3 advantage likely contributes to Intel's strong showing in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support overlaps partially. Both support DDR5 and have dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part additionally supports LPDDR5X. The Intel part also supports DDR4. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Sockets separate the two platforms. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are currently active in production. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, as does the AMD part. The AMD part was released in January 2025, while the Intel part has a release date of March 2026.

The architecture summary is straightforward: Intel brings more cores, more threads, higher clocks, and a larger L3 cache to the desktop. AMD brings a smaller process node, a mobile form factor, and lower power draw. The recorded benchmarks favor Intel across every test.