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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes 4. The AMD part dominates compute-heavy and data-processing workloads, while the Intel part shows strengths in specific single-threaded and mixed-load scenarios.

The AMD processor delivers its largest advantages in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32803 against Intel's 15952, a 105.6% lead. Data compression also heavily favors AMD at 461195 versus 258704, a 78.3% margin. Integer math shows a 54.8% advantage, with AMD scoring 127573 against 82411. These results indicate the Zen 5 architecture handles instruction-level parallelism and arithmetic-heavy tasks with far greater efficiency.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins the Cinebench R23 tests, which measure sustained multi-threaded rendering and single-core responsiveness. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 20445 against AMD's 19095, a 6.6% lead. The single-core gap is much larger at 28.8%, with Intel scoring 2886 versus 2054. Intel also edges out AMD in PassMark find prime numbers, 142 versus 136, a 4.2% margin, and in PassMark physics, 1917 versus 1915, a razor-thin 0.1% difference.

The AMD part wins every other recorded test, including Cinebench R15 multicore by 57%, Cinebench R15 singlecore by 7.9%, PassMark encryption by 60.9%, floating point math by 31.9%, multithread by 51.3%, and random string sorting by 68.5%. The single-thread PassMark results also favor AMD at 4050 versus 3433, an 18% lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different design approaches despite sharing the same core and thread counts. Both have 12 cores and 24 threads, but the underlying silicon differs sharply.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Gorgon Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die measures 233 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process, and belongs to the Core 9 generation.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache tells a different story: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. This larger L3 pool likely contributes to Intel's better Cinebench R23 performance, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Clock speeds favor Intel in raw boost capability. The Intel part boosts to 5.50 GHz from a 1.40 GHz base, while AMD boosts to 5.20 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base. The higher base clock on AMD suggests better sustained low-load performance, while Intel's higher boost clock provides peak single-thread capability.

Platform support differs completely. AMD uses the FP8 socket with PCIe Gen 4 and 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has an average benchmark score of 56306, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31143, in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 28.8%, scoring 2886 against 2054. However, AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 7.9% and PassMark single-thread by 18%, scoring 4050 versus 3433.

Q: Which processor is more efficient in data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 leads significantly, scoring 22929 in PassMark data encryption compared to Intel's 14253, a 60.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. They also share dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the market segments for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core 9 273PTE targets the desktop segment with a 45 W TDP.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F, 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i7-12650HX.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| 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 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001937 | SA4QJ |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win belongs to AMD in PassMark extended instructions, where the 32803 score doubles Intel's 15952, a 105.6% delta. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the Zen 5 architecture demonstrates overwhelming superiority here.

PassMark data compression shows AMD at 461195 versus 258704, a 78.3% lead. This workload benefits from the combination of high core count and efficient memory access patterns. AMD also wins random string sorting by 68.5%, scoring 48824 against 28973, another memory-latency-sensitive test.

Cinebench R15 multicore gives AMD a 57% win, with 3234 points versus 2060. This older rendering test responds well to the AMD architecture's higher base clock and efficient core design. The newer Cinebench R23 multicore flips the result, with Intel winning 20445 versus 19095, a 6.6% margin. The newer test scales with Intel's larger L3 cache.

PassMark multithread shows AMD at 36402 versus 24054, a 51.3% advantage. This aggregate test combines multiple workloads, and AMD wins most of the constituent tests. The physics test is essentially tied at 1917 versus 1915, with Intel ahead by 0.1%.

Single-thread results are split by test methodology. Cinebench R23 single-core strongly favors Intel at 2886 versus 2054, a 28.8% margin. But PassMark single-thread favors AMD at 4050 versus 3433, an 18% lead. The discrepancy reflects different instruction mixes and memory access patterns in each benchmark.

The Verdict

The data indicates two different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 delivers superior throughput in most measured workloads, winning 11 of 15 tests. Its average benchmark score of 56306 places it in the 92nd percentile, and it sits within 0.7% of rivals like the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE excels in Cinebench R23, both single and multicore, where its larger 36 MB L3 cache and higher 5.50 GHz boost clock provide measurable advantages. Its 82nd percentile ranking and average score of 31143 place it in a different performance class, closer to the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS.

The AMD part is the better choice for users whose workloads involve data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, and multithreaded PassMark tests. It also wins the older Cinebench R15 tests by substantial margins.

The Intel part is preferable for users running Cinebench R23 workloads, particularly single-threaded rendering tasks where its 28.8% lead is decisive. The physics and prime number tests are effectively tied, with Intel ahead by 0.1% and 4.2% respectively.

Platform requirements may also decide the choice. The AMD processor uses the FP8 mobile socket with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor uses the desktop Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP. The AMD part offers LPDDR5X memory support and a Radeon 890M iGPU, while Intel offers DDR4 compatibility and UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549.