AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

The comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and the Intel Core 9 273PQE reveals a significant performance gap, with the Intel processor securing wins in all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The data indicates a clear hierarchy, but the underlying architecture and market positioning of each chip tell a more nuanced story about where each processor excels.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates the benchmark suite, winning every single comparison. The most dramatic margin appears in multi-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 39190 against the AMD's 19095, a delta of -51.3%, meaning the Intel part is more than twice as fast. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar trend, with Intel at 3950 versus AMD's 3234, a 18.1% deficit for the AMD chip.

Single-core performance amplifies the gap further. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 5532 while AMD manages 2054, a 62.9% difference. The Cinebench R15 single-core result shows Intel at 557 against AMD's 313, a 43.8% gap. These numbers suggest the Intel core architecture holds a substantial per-thread advantage, not just a scaling benefit from higher clocks.

The Passmark suite reinforces this pattern. Integer math scores show Intel at 164629 versus AMD's 127573, a 22.5% lead. Floating-point math delivers an even larger margin: Intel scores 125546 against 80023, a 36.3% advantage. Data compression favors Intel 585752 to 461195, a 21.3% lead, while data encryption shows Intel at 29636 versus 22929, a 22.6% gap. Extended instructions follow the trend with Intel at 38743 and AMD at 32803, a 15.3% difference.

Some workloads show closer competition. Random string sorting has Intel at 53167 against AMD's 48824, a modest 8.2% lead. Passmark single-thread scores are similarly close, with Intel at 4573 and AMD at 4050, an 11.4% gap. The physics test shows Intel at 2754 versus 1915, a 30.5% margin, while prime number finding has Intel at 198 versus 136, a 31.3% difference. Across every metric, Intel's lead ranges from 8.2% to 62.9%, with no benchmark where AMD closes the gap.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every workload category tested. This includes rendering (Cinebench R15 and R23), data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculation, floating-point math, integer math, multi-threaded tasks, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The Intel chip also takes single-threaded performance in both Passmark and Cinebench tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 does not register a single benchmark win in the head-to-head comparison. Its closest performance comes in random string sorting, where the 8.2% deficit is the smallest recorded gap. Passmark single-thread also shows a relatively small 11.4% difference. These two areas suggest the AMD architecture can approach Intel's efficiency in memory-bound or lightly threaded tasks, but it still trails.

The data indicates Intel holds a decisive advantage across all compute-intensive workloads. The multi-threaded Cinebench results, with a 51.3% gap in R23, point to substantial differences in sustained all-core performance. The single-core results, with a 62.9% gap in R23, reveal an even larger per-thread deficit for AMD. No workload category in the recorded data favors the AMD processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process, belonging to the Core 9 generation.

Both chips have 12 cores and 24 threads, but the base and boost clocks differ substantially. AMD runs at a 2.00 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, while Intel starts at 3.40 GHz base and reaches 5.90 GHz boost. The higher clocks likely explain part of Intel's performance lead, but the architecture itself appears more efficient per clock in the recorded tests.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger difference: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. This larger cache may contribute to Intel's advantage in data compression and integer math, where data locality matters.

Memory support differs in type. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface differs, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, giving Intel twice the PCIe bandwidth potential.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The process node and foundry differ significantly: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. The die size is listed for AMD at 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear choice based on raw performance. The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers higher scores in every recorded workload, with the largest margins in single-core (62.9% in Cinebench R23) and multi-core (51.3% in Cinebench R23) rendering. For anyone prioritizing compute throughput, the Intel part is the superior option.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 shows its strengths elsewhere. It uses a more advanced 4 nm process, carries the Radeon 890M integrated graphics, and sits in a mobile segment with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part, by contrast, is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP, which explains some performance difference but does not diminish the recorded results.

The database places the Intel chip in the 93rd percentile versus all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 92nd percentile. The average benchmark scores confirm the gap: Intel averages 66099, while AMD averages 56306. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with a 0.3% delta, while AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with a 0.1% delta, showing both chips sit near their respective performance tiers.

From the data, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the pick for applications that demand maximum processing power, particularly in rendering and math-heavy tasks. The AMD chip may suit those who need mobile efficiency or prefer the Radeon integrated graphics, but the recorded benchmarks do not show a workload where it wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5532, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 2054, giving Intel a 62.9% advantage.

Q: What is the difference in multi-threaded Cinebench R23 performance?

A: Intel scores 39190 versus AMD's 19095, a 51.3% lead for the Intel processor.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread count?

A: Yes, both have 12 cores and 24 threads, but Intel has higher base and boost clocks (3.40 GHz and 5.90 GHz) compared to AMD (2.00 GHz and 5.20 GHz).

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3, while AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: Intel supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: Intel averages 66099, while AMD averages 56306, placing Intel in the 93rd percentile and AMD in the 92nd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $589 |