AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into clearly different usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 4. That alone suggests the AMD part has broader everyday strength, but the margins tell the more interesting story.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 dominates in data compression with a score of 293,595 against Intel's 258,704, a 13.5% advantage. It also crushes the Intel part in extended instructions, scoring 24,333 versus 15,952, which is a 52.5% gap. Single-thread performance favors AMD too, with 3,995 points against Intel's 3,433, a 16.4% lead. Random string sorting also goes to AMD at 31,153 versus 28,973, a 7.5% margin. Data encryption is close, 14,502 versus 14,253, but still an AMD win at 1.7%. The multithread test is nearly a tie, 24,244 versus 24,054, with AMD ahead by just 0.8%.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes the remaining tests, and some by wide margins. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 142 versus AMD's 75, a 47.2% difference. Physics simulation favors Intel heavily, 1,917 versus 1,120, a 41.6% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel at 60,673 versus 53,084, a 12.5% margin. Integer math is closer, 82,411 versus 79,789, a 3.2% edge for Intel.

What does this mean in practice? AMD's wins cluster around real-world productivity tasks: compression, sorting, encryption, and instruction-heavy workloads. Intel's wins are more specialized, with prime number calculation and physics simulation being particularly strong. The overall average benchmark score reflects this split, AMD at 48,171 versus Intel at 31,143, but that average is heavily influenced by AMD's massive compression and extended instruction scores. The AMD part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 82nd.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Halo codename. Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The foundry difference is significant, TSMC's 4 nm node versus Intel's 10 nm node, and that helps explain the AMD part's efficiency and clock behavior.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having half the cores, AMD nearly matches Intel in the passmark multithread test, 24,244 versus 24,054. That indicates the Zen 5 cores are doing substantially more work per thread than the Intel cores.

Cache layouts also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core. L3 cache is where Intel pulls ahead, 36 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB shared. That larger L3 likely contributes to Intel's strong floating point and prime number results.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part's higher memory bandwidth helps explain its compression and sorting wins, which are often memory-bound workloads. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ, AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics are in different classes. AMD pairs the Radeon 8040S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is mobile-focused on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ by more than a year, AMD launched on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2026-03-08. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the better all-around processor for mixed workloads that include compression, encryption, sorting, and single-threaded responsiveness. It wins the majority of head-to-head tests, holds a 16.4% single-thread advantage, and delivers 52.5% better extended instruction performance. Its 90th percentile ranking versus Intel's 82nd confirms the overall standing.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the pick for workloads that stress integer arithmetic, floating point math, prime number calculation, and physics simulation. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it raw compute density that the 6-core AMD part cannot match in those specific areas. The 47.2% prime number win and 41.6% physics win are decisive, not marginal.

The multithread result is the most telling number. Despite having exactly half the cores and half the threads, the AMD part edges out Intel in passmark multithread, 24,244 versus 24,054. That means the AMD architecture extracts nearly double the per-thread throughput in that test. The Intel part needs all 24 threads just to keep pace with AMD's 12 in general multithreaded work, and it only wins when the workload plays to its cache layout or core count advantages.

For a mobile system, the AMD part makes obvious sense given its socket, integrated graphics class, and higher memory bandwidth. For a desktop system where the workload is known to favor integer and floating point math, the Intel part has measurable advantages. The data does not support a universal winner, it supports two different tools for two different jobs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3,995 in passmark single-thread, which is 16.4% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3,433.

Q: How does the core count compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double.

Q: Which CPU wins in data compression?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 293,595 in passmark data compression, 13.5% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 258,704.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest margin is in passmark extended instructions, where AMD scores 24,333 versus Intel's 15,952, a 52.5% difference. The second largest is prime number calculation, where Intel leads by 47.2% with 142 versus 75.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE list ECC memory support.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each CPU provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 128.0 GB/s with LPDDR5X support. The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers 89.6 GB/s with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The extended instructions test is the single biggest differentiator. AMD scores 24,333 against Intel's 15,952, a 52.5% advantage. This is not a small edge, it is a category-level difference. Any workload that relies on SIMD-style or specialized instruction paths will heavily favor the AMD part.

Prime number calculation is Intel's biggest win. The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus AMD's 75, a 47.2% margin. This is the inverse of the extended instruction result, and it shows that raw integer iteration can favor Intel's 12-core design despite the per-core advantages of Zen 5.

Physics simulation goes to Intel by a wide margin, 1,917 versus 1,120, a 41.6% difference. This test often scales with core count and cache, and Intel's 36 MB L3 cache plus 24 threads gives it a structural advantage. Floating point math also favors Intel, 60,673 versus 53,084, a 12.5% lead. Integer math is closer, 82,411 versus 79,789, a 3.2% edge for Intel.

Data compression shows AMD's memory bandwidth advantage. The 128.0 GB/s LPDDR5X configuration helps AMD reach 293,595 versus Intel's 258,704, a 13.5% win. Random string sorting follows the same pattern, AMD at 31,153 versus 28,973, a 7.5% margin. Data encryption is essentially a tie, 14,502 versus 14,253, but AMD still takes it at 1.7%.

The multithread test is the most surprising result. AMD's 6-core, 12-thread part scores 24,244, narrowly beating Intel's 12-core, 24-thread part at 24,054. The 0.8% margin is small, but the fact that AMD wins at half the core count is the strongest single indicator of architectural efficiency.

Single-thread performance confirms AMD's per-core superiority. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3,995, which is 16.4% ahead of Intel's 3,433. This aligns with the boost clock difference, but note that Intel actually has the higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 4.90 GHz. Higher clock speed does not translate to higher single-thread score, which points to IPC advantages in the Zen 5 architecture.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are far apart, AMD at 3.60 GHz and Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 5.50 GHz. TDP differs, AMD at 55 and Intel at 45.

Process technology is a clear split. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, Intel uses a 10 nm Intel process. The sockets are incompatible, AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700. Market segments differ, AMD is mobile and Intel is desktop. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3, with AMD using 1 MB per core L2 and 16 MB shared L3, while Intel uses 2 MB per core L2 and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 128.0 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, both with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, Radeon 8040S for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. Both parts are currently active in production and both lack an unlocked multiplier.