AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has an average benchmark score of 43326, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average score of 31143, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in raw core counts?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins 16 out of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 31442 versus the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 15952, a delta of 97.1%.

Q: Which processor supports higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 9 273PTE outperform the AMD chip?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1917 versus 1711 for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385, a delta of -10.7%.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two processors?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The AMD chip was released on January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip has a release date of March 8, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 dominates the head-to-head comparison with 16 wins out of 17 benchmarks. Its most decisive victories come in compute-heavy workloads. The PassMark extended instructions test shows a 97.1% advantage, indicating substantially stronger SIMD and vector processing capabilities. Data compression favors the AMD chip by 46.7%, and random string sorting by 40.8%. These results point to a processor that excels in data manipulation, encryption, and parallel integer workloads.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE has exactly one win: the PassMark physics test. Its score of 1917 beats the AMD chip's 1711 by 10.7%. This single result suggests the Intel processor has a specific strength in physics simulation calculations, which may relate to its different core topology and thread scheduling. However, this is an isolated victory amid an otherwise one-sided comparison.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD chip leads by 16.4% with a PassMark single-thread score of 3995 versus 3433. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a similar pattern with the AMD chip scoring 4012 versus 2886, a 39% delta. The AMD processor also carries a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Intel part, contributing to its responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks.

Multithreaded workloads strongly favor the AMD chip despite its lower core count. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 28424 for AMD versus 20445 for Intel, a 39% difference. PassMark multithread confirms this with 32075 versus 24054, a 33.3% margin. The AMD processor's Zen 5 architecture delivers more instructions per clock, allowing it to overcome the Intel chip's 50% core advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node, codenamed Strix Halo. This is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process node, which is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 belonging to the Core 9 generation. The difference in process technology is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which affects transistor density and power efficiency.

Cache hierarchies differ between the two. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more total cache, but the AMD chip's cache organization appears more effective in the benchmark results.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, achieving 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, reaching 89.6 GB/s. This is a 286% bandwidth advantage for the AMD chip, which directly benefits memory-intensive workloads like data compression and encryption.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has newer PCIe technology, though the AMD chip's memory bandwidth advantage may offset this for many workloads.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ significantly: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock but a much lower base clock, suggesting different power management strategies.

Power consumption differs: the AMD chip has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD chip draws more power but delivers significantly higher performance in most tests. The market segments also differ: the AMD chip is for mobile devices, while the Intel chip is for desktop systems.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. This suggests the AMD chip is designed for more demanding graphical tasks in mobile form factors.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip uses LPDDR5X exclusively, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip also uses a quad-channel memory bus versus the Intel chip's dual-channel bus. Both support ECC memory.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent AMD dominance across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 2865 versus 2060, a 39.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 404 versus 290, a 39.3% margin. The R20 tests show 11938 versus 8586 for multicore and 1685 versus 1212 for singlecore, both at 39% deltas. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: 28424 versus 20445 for multicore and 4012 versus 2886 for singlecore, both at 39% margins. These consistent percentages across all Cinebench versions indicate a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific optimization.

PassMark data compression shows the AMD chip at 379448 versus 258704, a 46.7% lead. This is one of the larger margins and directly reflects the memory bandwidth advantage. Data encryption shows 18978 versus 14253, a 33.2% lead. Extended instructions show the largest gap at 31442 versus 15952, a 97.1% margin, nearly doubling the Intel chip's score. This indicates the AMD chip has substantially stronger SIMD execution resources.

Integer math favors the AMD chip at 105056 versus 82411, a 27.5% margin. Floating point math shows a smaller but still significant lead: 69580 versus 60673, a 14.7% margin. Prime number finding shows the closest result: 157 versus 142, a 10.6% lead for AMD. Random string sorting shows 40784 versus 28973, a 40.8% margin for AMD.

The PassMark multithread test shows 32075 versus 24054, a 33.3% lead. Single-thread performance shows 3995 versus 3433, a 16.4% lead (recorded twice in the database as single_thread and singlethread, both with identical scores). The only Intel win is the physics test at 1917 versus 1711, a -10.7% delta from the AMD chip's perspective.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 as the clear performance leader in 16 of 17 benchmark comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 43326 places it in the 88th percentile, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 31143 places it in the 82nd percentile. The AMD chip delivers these results despite having fewer cores and threads, which speaks to the efficiency of its Zen 5 architecture and its 4 nm process node.

The AMD chip is the appropriate choice for workloads involving data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, and memory-intensive parallel tasks. Its 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and quad-channel LPDDR5X support give it a decisive edge in these areas. The 97.1% lead in extended instructions makes it particularly suitable for scientific computing and multimedia processing.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a single advantage: the PassMark physics test, where it leads by 10.7%. This makes it the better option for physics simulation workloads, though the narrow margin and isolated nature of this win limit its broader appeal. Its 12 cores and higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide headroom in certain threaded scenarios, but the benchmark data does not show this translating into general performance wins.

For users whose primary workloads align with the 16 benchmarks where the AMD chip wins, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is the data-supported choice. The Intel chip's lone physics victory and its Gen 5 PCIe support are the only recorded areas where it holds an advantage. The overall benchmark picture is unambiguous: the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip by large margins across most measured categories, with an average score difference of 12183 points between the two processors.