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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE across the benchmark suite. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, Intel wins 12, while AMD takes 3. The magnitude of each victory, however, varies sharply by workload type.

Intel's largest win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PTE scores 20,445 against AMD's 13,794, a 32.5% advantage. This is the single biggest gap in the dataset. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R23 single-core: Intel leads 2,886 to 1,958, a 32.2% margin. In the older Cinebench R15 tests, Intel still leads but by smaller amounts: multi-core shows 2,060 versus 2,023 (1.8% ahead), and single-core shows 290 versus 271 (6.6% ahead).

PassMark physics also favors Intel heavily. The Core 9 273PTE posts 1,917, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 1,257, a 34.4% deficit for AMD. Prime number finding follows a similar trajectory: Intel scores 142, AMD scores 76, a 46.5% margin, the largest relative delta in any test. Floating-point math shows Intel ahead by 22.5% (60,673 versus 46,996). Multi-threaded PassMark performance gives Intel 24,054 versus 22,125, an 8% edge. Integer math favors Intel by 6.1% (82,411 versus 77,414), and data encryption favors Intel by 6.9% (14,253 versus 13,264). Data compression and random string sorting are close: Intel leads by 0.8% (258,704 versus 256,603) and 2% (28,973 versus 28,390), respectively.

AMD's three wins are concentrated in specific instruction-heavy and single-threaded workloads. PassMark extended instructions shows AMD at 18,029 versus Intel's 15,952, a 13% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test gives AMD 3,862 versus Intel's 3,433, a 12.5% lead. This same result appears under the duplicate singlethread entry, confirming the consistency of that measurement.

Notably, the two processors sit at nearly the same overall performance tier despite these individual deltas. The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average benchmark score of 32,662, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143. Their percentile rankings are 83 and 82 respectively. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0.1% higher). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081, 0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074, 0.2% higher). This context indicates that while Intel dominates the direct head-to-head, both chips sit in a crowded performance band.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear winner in sustained multi-core and compute-heavy scenarios. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 20,445 versus 13,794 demonstrates a decisive advantage in rendering and other parallel workloads that scale across cores. The physics score of 1,917 versus 1,257 reinforces this, as physics simulations typically benefit from high thread counts and raw compute throughput. Prime number finding, which stresses integer arithmetic and memory latency, also falls firmly in Intel's favor with 142 versus 76.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 wins in two specific areas. First, extended instruction sets: the 13% advantage in PassMark extended instructions suggests better execution efficiency for SIMD or specialized instruction paths. Second, single-threaded PassMark performance: the 12.5% lead (3,862 versus 3,433) indicates that for lightly threaded applications, the AMD core can outperform Intel's per-thread throughput. This is a meaningful distinction because not all software fully utilizes multi-core parallelism.

The close margins in data compression and random string sorting (0.8% and 2% respectively) suggest these workloads are effectively neutral, with neither chip having a meaningful edge. Similarly, integer math at 6.1% and encryption at 6.9% are moderate Intel wins, but they do not approach the scale of the Cinebench or physics gaps.

For use-case planning, the data indicates Intel for heavy multi-threaded compilation, 3D rendering, or physics-based simulation. AMD for single-threaded responsiveness, extended instruction workloads, or scenarios where per-core efficiency matters more than raw thread scaling. The average benchmark scores, 32,662 for AMD and 31,143 for Intel, show that overall the two are close, but the distribution of wins is lopsided toward Intel in the most demanding tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in design. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Bartlett Lake codename, from the Core 9 generation. It uses Intel's 10 nm process with no die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both chips share the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB. AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel's is 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a much larger difference: AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 36 MB shared. This larger shared cache likely contributes to Intel's strong performance in data compression and repeated-access workloads, where a bigger pool of fast memory can reduce latency.

Clock speeds favor Intel in boost, but AMD in base. AMD lists a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel lists 1.40 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. Intel's higher boost clock aligns with its single-core Cinebench wins, while AMD's higher base clock may help in sustained low-power scenarios.

Memory support is similar in bandwidth: both use dual-channel buses with 89.6 GB/s. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a bandwidth advantage for discrete GPUs or NVMe storage, though no benchmark in this dataset directly tests PCIe throughput.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The TDP ratings reflect their market positioning: AMD is rated at 28 W, and Intel at 45 W. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8, typical for mobile platforms, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, indicating a desktop-oriented design. AMD's release date is January 5, 2025, and Intel's is March 8, 2026. Intel's launch MSRP is $549.

The core count difference, 12 versus 8, and thread count difference, 24 versus 16, directly explain much of Intel's multi-core advantage. The 36 MB L3 cache versus 8 MB is another structural factor. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, gives AMD a density and efficiency edge, but the recorded benchmarks show Intel compensating with higher core counts and cache capacity.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice based on workload priority. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-intensive tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 is 32.5% above AMD's 13,794, and its physics score of 1,917 is 34.4% above AMD's 1,257. For any application that scales across cores, whether rendering, simulation, or data processing, Intel holds a decisive edge.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the better option for single-threaded efficiency and extended instruction workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,862 beats Intel's 3,433 by 12.5%, and its extended instructions score of 18,029 beats Intel's 15,952 by 13%. For users running lightly threaded software or code that leverages specialized instructions, AMD provides a measurable advantage.

The overall average scores, 32,662 for AMD and 31,143 for Intel, show that neither chip is drastically superior in aggregate. But the head-to-head results are not balanced: Intel wins 12 of 15 tests, and its wins are often large, while AMD's wins are concentrated in two specific areas. The percentile rankings, 83 for AMD and 82 for Intel, place them nearly identically against all CPUs in the database.

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the default choice for raw throughput, especially multi-core. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is the default choice for single-thread responsiveness and instruction-level efficiency. The TDP difference, 45 W versus 28 W, also suggests AMD will be more appropriate for power-constrained environments, though no thermal or power benchmarks are present in this dataset to quantify that. Intel's 36 MB L3 cache versus AMD's 8 MB further reinforces Intel's advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20,445, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 13,794. Intel is 32.5% ahead in this test.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark against the Intel chip?

A: Yes. AMD wins PassMark extended instructions (18,029 versus 15,952, 13% ahead) and PassMark single-thread (3,862 versus 3,433, 12.5% ahead). The singlethread entry shows the same result.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two?

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

Q: How do their L3 caches compare?

A: AMD has 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Intel's boost clock is 5.50 GHz, while AMD's is 5.00 GHz. AMD's base clock is higher at 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 1.40 GHz.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average benchmark score of 32,662. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31,143.