AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which wins 14 of the 15 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes a single win, but the magnitude of the AMD processor's advantages in multi-threaded and specialized workloads is substantial.

The largest delta appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 56,346 versus the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 15,952, a 253.2% advantage. This indicates a massive gap in workloads that utilize advanced instruction sets. Data compression also shows a wide margin: AMD scores 690,650 against Intel's 258,704, a 167% difference. The AMD part leads integer math by 143.5% (200,665 vs 82,411) and floating-point math by 112.1% (128,682 vs 60,673), showing consistent strength across arithmetic-heavy tasks.

The Cinebench results reinforce the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 35,314 against the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 20,445, a 72.7% lead. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger gap: 5,463 versus 2,060, a 165.2% difference. PassMark multi-thread also favors AMD by 128.4% (54,934 vs 24,054), and PassMark physics shows an 81.6% lead (3,481 vs 1,917).

The Intel Core 9 273PTE's only victory comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2,886 against AMD's 2,044, a 29.2% advantage for Intel. This is a meaningful result for lightly threaded applications. However, the PassMark single-thread test tells a different story: AMD scores 4,147 against Intel's 3,433, a 20.8% lead. The two single-thread benchmarks disagree, with the Cinebench result favoring Intel and the PassMark result favoring AMD. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also favors AMD, with scores of 316 versus 290, a 9% margin.

Other notable AMD wins include data encryption (35,455 vs 14,253, a 148.8% lead), random string sorting (76,177 vs 28,973, a 162.9% lead), and prime number finding (303 vs 142, a 113.4% lead). Across every category except Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers higher recorded scores, often by margins exceeding 100%.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark distribution defines distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 dominates multi-threaded rendering, mathematical computation, data compression, encryption, and general parallel workloads. Its Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core scores, along with PassMark multi-thread and physics results, indicate strong suitability for content creation, simulation, and server-style tasks that scale across many threads.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, suggesting an edge in a narrow slice of single-threaded rendering performance. That result is contradicted by the PassMark single-thread score, where AMD leads by 20.8%, and by Cinebench R15 single-core, where AMD leads by 9%. The data does not support a broad single-thread advantage for Intel; the Cinebench R23 result appears isolated among the recorded tests.

For users prioritizing encryption workloads, the AMD part's 148.8% lead in data encryption is decisive. For extended instruction workloads, the 253.2% margin is the largest in the entire comparison. The AMD processor also shows strength in memory bandwidth, with 256.0 GB/s versus Intel's 89.6 GB/s, which likely contributes to its large leads in data compression and string sorting.

The Intel part, with a TDP of 45 watts versus AMD's 55 watts, may suit constrained thermal environments, but the benchmark data shows no corresponding performance advantage outside that single Cinebench result.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmark tests. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 1.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 leads by 253.2% (56,346 vs 15,952).

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2,886 versus AMD's 2,044, a 29.2% advantage.

Q: How do the processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The results are mixed. Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 29.2%, but AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 20.8% (4,147 vs 3,433) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 9% (316 vs 290).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77,740. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31,143.

Q: How do their percentile rankings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ranks in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE ranks in the 82nd percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 1.40 GHz. The boost clocks differ in the opposite direction: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, while Intel reaches 5.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well: the AMD part is rated at 55 watts, the Intel part at 45 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 includes Radeon 8060S graphics, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is locked (multiplier unlocked: false), and the Intel processor is also locked.

The release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2026-03-08. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. The AMD part number is 100-000001099; the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5 (Strix Halo)), while the Intel generation is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache configurations differ in the L2 and L3 layers. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD shared L3 cache is 64 MB, while the Intel shared L3 cache is 36 MB. The die size for the AMD part is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment. The AMD part uses a quad-channel memory controller with LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part uses a dual-channel controller with DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The memory bandwidth difference is substantial: 256.0 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel.

The PCIe generation differs, with AMD using Gen 4 and Intel using Gen 5. The integrated GPU differs as well: Radeon 8060S on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 across nearly every measured workload. Its 14 wins out of 15 comparisons, combined with an average benchmark score of 77,740 versus Intel's 31,143, positions it as the stronger processor for multi-threaded and computational tasks. The 95th percentile ranking versus Intel's 82nd percentile further confirms the gap.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds a single advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core, but that result is isolated. The PassMark single-thread test favors AMD by 20.8%, and Cinebench R15 single-core favors AMD by 9%. Users who rely specifically on Cinebench R23 single-core performance may see Intel's advantage, but the broader data set does not indicate a consistent single-thread lead.

The AMD processor's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, 64 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, and 32 threads provide the foundation for its large multi-threaded leads. The Intel processor counters with a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, a 45 watt TDP, and Gen 5 PCIe support, but these features do not translate into benchmark victories in the recorded data.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop part with a launch MSRP of $549 and a later release date of 2026-03-08. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a mobile part released on 2025-01-05 with no recorded launch MSRP. The market segments differ, so the choice depends on platform requirements. For workloads that scale across threads, memory bandwidth, or advanced instructions, the data points squarely to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. For a desktop platform with Gen 5 PCIe and a specific Cinebench R23 single-core requirement, the Intel Core 9 273PTE remains the only recorded winner in that test.