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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, and it does so by margins that are often extreme. The Intel Core 9 273PTE takes a single win, but that win is meaningful for certain workloads.

The AMD processor dominates everything that scales with core count, memory bandwidth, or parallel execution. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 35,061 against the Intel part's 20,445, a 71.5% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows 51,502 versus 24,054, a 114.1% lead. The gap grows even larger in extended instructions: 52,067 versus 15,952, a 226.4% margin. Data compression favors AMD at 639,356 versus 258,704, a 147.1% difference. Integer math is similarly lopsided at 190,720 versus 82,411, a 131.4% gap.

The one Intel victory comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2,886 against AMD's 2,012.5, a 30.3% advantage. That is a substantial single-thread lead, but it does not translate into a PassMark single-thread win. There, AMD leads with 4,078 versus 3,433, an 18.8% margin. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also favors AMD, but narrowly: 306 versus 290, a 5.5% edge.

For workloads that are heavily threaded, the AMD part is in a different class. For lightly threaded tasks that depend on a single core's peak speed, the Intel part holds a notable edge in at least one rendering benchmark. The data indicates that the AMD processor is the general-purpose performer, while the Intel chip has a specific strength in single-threaded Cinebench rendering.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core but only 36 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's larger L3 pool aligns with its multi-threaded performance advantage.

Memory support is another major split. AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but only with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. That nearly threefold bandwidth difference (256.0 versus 89.6 GB/s) shows up clearly in the data compression and encryption scores, where AMD leads by 147.1% and 130.4% respectively.

Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also diverge: AMD includes the Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP11 with a 55 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP.

The release dates are far apart. AMD launched on January 5, 2025, while Intel's launch is recorded as March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz helps explain its single-core Cinebench R23 win, but the AMD chip's higher core count and bandwidth dominate everything else.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner for most computing tasks. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 delivers a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 80,762, versus 31,143 for Intel. AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 638 (80,723, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (81,103, -0.4% delta). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,081, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31,074, 0.2% delta). These cluster positions confirm that the AMD part competes in a much higher performance tier.

For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and any workload that uses many cores, the AMD processor is the choice. It leads by 71.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 154.7% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The PassMark suite shows similarly large leads across math, sorting, and threading tests.

The Intel part's single win in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,886 versus 2,012.5) is real, but it is the only test where it beats AMD. Even in PassMark single-thread, AMD wins by 18.8%. The Intel chip's higher boost clock does not produce a consistent single-thread advantage across all benchmarks.

The verdict from the data: for almost every measured workload, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the stronger processor. The Intel Core 9 273PTE offers a single-core rendering advantage but falls far behind in multi-threaded and memory-intensive tasks. Users who prioritize the one test where Intel wins might consider it, but the recorded benchmark results favor AMD in 14 of 15 comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: AMD supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s. Intel supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core performance?

A: AMD leads by 71.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (35,061 versus 20,445) and by 114.1% in PassMark multi-thread (51,502 versus 24,054).

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,886 versus 2,012.5, a 30.3% advantage.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the Intel part's launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for AMD comes in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD scores 52,067, the Intel scores 15,952, and the delta is 226.4%. This test often reflects SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the AMD part's advantage here is enormous.

The next biggest margin is in Cinebench R15 multi-core. AMD scores 5,247, Intel scores 2,060, a 154.7% difference. That test is older but still stresses all cores heavily. AMD's 16 cores versus 12 cores, combined with its higher memory bandwidth, produces a runaway result.

PassMark data compression shows AMD at 639,356 versus Intel's 258,704, a 147.1% gap. This workload benefits directly from the 64 MB of L3 cache and the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth on the AMD side. Random string sorting is similar: AMD scores 70,150, Intel scores 28,973, a 142.1% lead. Integer math follows with 190,720 versus 82,411, a 131.4% margin. Data encryption is 32,840 versus 14,253, a 130.4% difference.

PassMark multi-thread gives AMD 51,502 versus Intel's 24,054, a 114.1% lead. Find prime numbers shows AMD at 284 versus Intel's 142, exactly a 100% difference. Floating point math is 120,533 versus 60,673, a 98.7% edge. Physics simulation favors AMD at 3,189 versus 1,917, a 66.4% margin.

Cinebench R23 multi-core is closer but still decisive: 35,061 versus 20,445, a 71.5% win for AMD. Cinebench R15 single-core is narrow: 306 versus 290, a 5.5% edge for AMD. PassMark single-thread (reported twice in the data as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) shows AMD at 4,078 versus 3,433, an 18.8% win in both entries.

The only Intel win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel's 2,886 beats AMD's 2,012.5 by 30.3%. That result stands out because Intel's boost clock of 5.50 GHz is higher than AMD's 5.10 GHz, and the test appears to favor that clock advantage. However, the same single-thread advantage does not appear in PassMark's single-thread test, where AMD leads by 18.8%.

The overall pattern is consistent. AMD wins every multi-threaded, memory-bound, and math-heavy test by large margins. Intel wins one single-core rendering test by a substantial margin but loses the other single-core tests. The head-to-head data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the dominant processor in this pairing, with the Intel Core 9 273PTE holding only a narrow niche.