AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 15 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and the Intel Core 9 270H. The AMD processor wins 13 of those tests, while Intel takes two. The scale of AMD's victories varies widely, from a narrow single-core edge to a dominant 63.4% lead in extended instruction throughput.

The largest margin belongs to the AMD chip in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32,803 against Intel's 20,079. That 63.4% gap shows a substantial advantage in workloads that use advanced CPU instruction sets. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 461,195 versus Intel's 333,785, a 38.2% difference. Integer math also favors AMD heavily, with 127,573 against 97,654, a 30.6% lead. Random string sorting shows a 32.4% advantage (48,824 versus 36,867), and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 31.3% lead (3,234 versus 2,464). PassMark multithread puts AMD 26.6% ahead (36,402 versus 28,764), and prime number finding favors AMD by 21.4% (136 versus 112). Data encryption shows an 18.4% edge for AMD (22,929 versus 19,369), and floating point math is 13.3% ahead (80,023 versus 70,640).

Cinebench R23 multicore is closer: AMD scores 19,095 against Intel's 18,000, a 6.1% win. The single-thread results are tighter still. PassMark single thread gives AMD 4,050 against Intel's 3,944, a 2.7% margin. Cinebench R23 single core shows AMD at 2,054 versus Intel's 2,040, just 0.7% apart. The database also lists PassMark singlethread with identical scores and delta, confirming the same result under a second label.

Intel's two wins are narrower. Cinebench R15 single core favors Intel at 347 versus AMD's 313, a 9.8% gap. PassMark physics gives Intel 1,966 against AMD's 1,915, a 2.6% margin. Notably, the Cinebench R15 single core result is Intel's largest victory, yet it is still a smaller percentage margin than several of AMD's wins. The data shows a clear overall pattern: AMD dominates in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads, while Intel holds a modest edge in one legacy single-core test and a small physics lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. AMD uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, under the Gorgon Point codename and Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel has 14 cores but only 20 threads, which indicates a hybrid core arrangement where not all cores contribute equally to thread count.

Cache organization differs significantly. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD gives each core 1 MB of L2, while Intel gives each core 2 MB of L2. For L3, AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. The larger shared L3 on Intel could help with certain data reuse patterns, but the benchmark results do not show a consistent Intel advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database records no bandwidth figure and no ECC support. AMD's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. That gives AMD more total lanes at a slower generation, while Intel has fewer lanes at a faster generation.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 890M graphics. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not provide GPU benchmark scores for either, so the comparison stops at the specification level. Power targets differ as well: AMD lists a 28 W TDP, Intel lists 45 W. The process node gap, 4 nm versus 10 nm, helps explain how AMD achieves competitive or better performance at the lower power target. Intel's socket is BGA 1744, AMD's is FP8. Both are mobile parts, both are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), and both are listed as active production.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 as the stronger overall processor. Out of 15 head-to-head tests, AMD wins 13. The average benchmark score for AMD is 56,306, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 38,335, in the 86th percentile. The nearest rival data for AMD shows it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56,273), 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56,555), 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004), and 0.7% above the Intel Core 7 253PQE (55,919). Intel's nearest rivals place it 0.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38,312), 0.1% below the Intel Xeon w3-2525 (38,392), 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-13600HX (38,261), and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (38,221). The percentile gap, 92 versus 86, and the average score gap, 56,306 versus 38,335, both favor AMD by a wide margin.

Intel's wins are confined to Cinebench R15 single core and PassMark physics. Those are real results, but they are isolated. The AMD chip wins the more modern Cinebench R23 single core test by 0.7%, and it wins PassMark single thread by 2.7%. So even in single-thread performance, where Intel traditionally holds an advantage, the data here shows AMD ahead in most recorded tests. The only clear Intel single-thread win is in the older R15 benchmark.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the data supports AMD for virtually every workload category recorded: multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, prime number finding, and string sorting. Intel's case rests on two tests, one of which (R15 single core) is a legacy benchmark. The lower TDP on AMD, 28 W versus 45 W, makes its performance lead more efficient on paper, though the database does not include power consumption measurements to verify real-world draw.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 9 270H wins 2.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin?

A: AMD leads by 63.4% in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 32,803 against Intel's 20,079.

Q: Does Intel win any single-thread tests?

A: Yes. Intel wins Cinebench R15 single core with 347 versus AMD's 313, a 9.8% lead. However, AMD wins Cinebench R23 single core (2,054 versus 2,040) and PassMark single thread (4,050 versus 3,944).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD averages 56,306 and sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Intel averages 38,335 and sits in the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Intel has 14 cores, AMD has 12. AMD has 24 threads, Intel has 20.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: AMD lists 28 W. Intel lists 45 W.

Where Each One Wins

AMD wins in the majority of recorded workloads. The largest advantages appear in extended instructions (63.4%), data compression (38.2%), random string sorting (32.4%), Cinebench R15 multicore (31.3%), integer math (30.6%), and PassMark multithread (26.6%). Smaller but still decisive wins come in prime number finding (21.4%), data encryption (18.4%), floating point math (13.3%), Cinebench R23 multicore (6.1%), PassMark single thread (2.7%), and Cinebench R23 single core (0.7%). For rendering, compression, encryption, and general computational throughput, the data points squarely to AMD.

Intel wins in PassMark physics (1,966 versus 1,915, a 2.6% edge) and in Cinebench R15 single core (347 versus 313, a 9.8% edge). The physics result suggests a slight advantage in a specific simulated physics workload, and the R15 single core result shows Intel's older single-thread architecture still holds ground in that particular test. Those two wins do not extend to the broader single-thread picture, since AMD takes the R23 and PassMark single-thread tests. For workloads that resemble the R15 single core test or the PassMark physics test, Intel has a measurable but narrow edge.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 | Intel Core 9 270H |

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

| Cores | 12 | 14 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $697 |

| Part number | 100-000001937 | SRQ6V |

The Intel part launches at a recorded MSRP of $697. AMD lists no launch MSRP in the database. Both processors are mobile parts, both are locked, and both are active in production. Intel's higher base and boost clocks (2.70 GHz and 5.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and 5.20 GHz) do not translate into a benchmark win in most tests. AMD's lower TDP and denser 4 nm process deliver more recorded performance in 13 of 15 comparisons.