AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The database records zero wins for the Intel part across the shared PassMark test suite. This is not a narrow margin scenario; the AMD processor leads by substantial double-digit percentages in every single metric.

The workload split reveals where the AMD architecture excels most dramatically. In extended instruction workloads, the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45,666 against Intel's 15,952, a 186.3% advantage. This is the largest gap in the entire comparison. The AMD part also dominates data compression with a score of 554,760 versus 258,704, a 114.4% lead. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 59,487 against 28,973, a 105.3% difference. These three workloads point to a processor that handles data manipulation, hashing, and high-throughput processing tasks with far greater efficiency.

Prime number generation shows another large gap. The AMD processor scores 320 versus Intel's 142, a 125.4% advantage. This workload is often associated with integer-heavy algorithmic processing. The encryption test also favors AMD heavily, with 27,784 against 14,253, a 94.9% lead. Integer math, a fundamental workload category, shows AMD at 152,414 versus 82,411, an 84.9% gap.

The multithreaded benchmark, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows AMD at 45,231 against Intel's 24,054, an 88% advantage. Physics calculations follow at 2,887 versus 1,917, a 50.6% lead. Floating point math shows AMD at 99,548 against 60,673, a 64.1% margin. Even in single-threaded performance, where Intel's higher boost clock might be expected to help, AMD wins with 3,927 versus 3,433, a 14.4% advantage.

The AMD processor's percentile ranking of 96 versus Intel's 82 indicates its overall standing among all tested CPUs. The average benchmark score tells a similar story: AMD averages 90,541 across its recorded benchmarks, while Intel averages 31,143. The nearest rivals for each processor further contextualize their positions. The AMD chip sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (91,199, a 0.7% difference) and the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717, a 0.2% difference). The Intel Core 9 273PTE, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081, a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074, a 0.2% difference). The two processors occupy entirely different performance strata according to the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 9 273PTE. Anyone selecting between these two based strictly on recorded performance would choose the AMD part, as it wins every shared workload by margins ranging from 14.4% to 186.3%.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE does offer a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, yet this does not translate into a single benchmark victory. The AMD processor achieves its wins despite the lower boost ceiling, suggesting architectural efficiency rather than raw clock frequency drives its performance. The Intel part also draws less power on paper, with a 45 W TDP versus AMD's 55 W, but the database does not include power efficiency measurements to determine whether that lower TDP offsets the performance deficit.

The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 9 273PTE is $549. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel processor targets the desktop segment while the AMD processor targets mobile, so the comparison spans different intended use cases. The AMD part's 96th percentile ranking versus Intel's 82nd percentile confirms its higher standing in the overall CPU landscape.

For workloads that stress data compression, encryption, extended instructions, or random string sorting, the AMD processor is the only defensible choice based on the recorded margins. The Intel part's closest recorded rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, averages 31,081, which is only 0.2% away from the Core 9 273PTE's 31,143. This places the Intel processor in a performance class that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 exceeds by roughly triple the average score.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The extended instructions test records the largest relative difference. AMD scores 45,666, Intel scores 15,952, and the delta is 186.3%. This workload typically exercises SIMD-style operations and specialized instruction paths, and the magnitude of the gap suggests the AMD Zen 5 architecture processes these instructions far more efficiently than the Intel Bartlett Lake design.

Data compression shows AMD at 554,760 versus Intel's 258,704. The 114.4% delta means AMD processes more than twice the data in the same time. Random string sorting follows with AMD at 59,487 and Intel at 28,973, a 105.3% gap. Prime number finding shows AMD at 320 against 142, a 125.4% delta. These three tests all involve heavy data movement and algorithmic iteration, areas where the AMD processor demonstrates overwhelming superiority.

The multithreaded score of 45,231 versus 24,054 represents an 88% delta. Both processors have 12 cores and 24 threads, so the difference stems from per-core efficiency and memory subsystem throughput rather than core count. The AMD memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface dwarfs Intel's 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4/DDR5, which likely contributes to the AMD advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

Encryption shows AMD at 27,784 against 14,253, a 94.9% delta. Integer math, a core measure of general processing capability, shows AMD at 152,414 versus 82,411, an 84.9% gap. Floating point math shows AMD at 99,548 against 60,673, a 64.1% delta. Physics simulation shows AMD at 2,887 versus 1,917, a 50.6% delta.

The smallest margin appears in single-threaded performance. AMD scores 3,927 against Intel's 3,433, a 14.4% delta. This is the only test where the Intel part comes within striking distance, yet it still loses. The higher 5.50 GHz boost clock on the Intel part does not overcome the AMD architecture's per-core efficiency. Across all ten unique tests (the single-thread test appears twice with identical scores), AMD wins every comparison without exception.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 averages 90,541 across its recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE averages 31,143. This places the AMD processor in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, compared to Intel's 82nd percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multithreaded workloads?

A: The AMD processor scores 45,231 in the PassMark multithreaded test versus 24,054 for the Intel part, an 88% delta. Both processors have 12 cores and 24 threads, so the difference reflects per-core efficiency and memory bandwidth rather than core count.

Q: Does the Intel processor's higher boost clock help it win any benchmark?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, but it loses every recorded benchmark. Its closest result is in single-threaded performance, where it scores 3,433 against AMD's 3,927, a 14.4% deficit.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 654 with an average score of 90,717 (0.2% difference), followed by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91,199 (0.7% difference). The Intel Core 9 273PTE's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31,081 (0.2% difference), followed by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31,074 (0.2% difference).

Q: Which workloads show the largest performance difference?

A: Extended instructions show the largest gap at 186.3%, with AMD scoring 45,666 versus Intel's 15,952. Prime number finding follows at 125.4% (320 versus 142), data compression at 114.4% (554,760 versus 258,704), and random string sorting at 105.3% (59,487 versus 28,973).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory. They differ in memory type support, with AMD using LPDDR5X and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the smaller 4 nm node allows the AMD part to pack more transistors into less space, which typically improves power efficiency and performance density.

Both processors have 12 cores and 24 threads, so thread-level parallelism is identical. The cache hierarchy differs in the L2 and L3 levels. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. However, AMD provides 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while Intel provides 36 MB. The larger L3 pool on the AMD part can hold more working data, which helps in workloads with large datasets.

The memory interfaces differ substantially. AMD uses quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD memory bandwidth is roughly 2.86 times higher. This explains why memory-intensive workloads like data compression and random string sorting show such large AMD advantages. The memory bus width and bandwidth difference is the most consequential architectural gap between the two processors.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes the Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either processor, so the relative GPU performance cannot be quantified here. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP11, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor carries the part number 100-000001979, and the Intel part carries SA4QJ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The PCIe interfaces differ in generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation, which offers higher per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices. However, the database does not include PCIe throughput benchmarks, so the real-world impact remains unquantified in these records.

The Intel processor has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, yet the AMD part still wins all benchmarks. The base clocks differ even more: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz base, Intel at 1.40 GHz base. The Intel part's low base clock with high boost clock suggests a design that relies heavily on boost behavior, while the AMD part maintains a higher baseline frequency.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Intel Core 9 273PTE differ across multiple specification fields. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.40 GHz. The boost clock favors Intel at 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. The TDP differs by 10 W: AMD draws 55 W, Intel draws 45 W.

The sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under codename Strix Halo, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The process nodes differ, with AMD on 4 nm at TSMC and Intel on 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

The cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. AMD provides 64 MB shared L3, Intel provides 36 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs: AMD uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interfaces differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 8060S, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: AMD targets mobile, Intel targets desktop. The release dates differ: AMD was released on 2026-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. The part numbers differ: AMD uses 100-000001979, Intel uses SA4QJ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are marked as Active in production status. The average benchmark scores differ dramatically: AMD at 90,541, Intel at 31,143. The percentile rankings differ: AMD at 96, Intel at 82.