AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core 9 273PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their strengths. The AMD part is a mobile-focused chip built on a modern 4 nm process, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on a 10 nm node with more cores and a higher boost clock. Because the database contains benchmark scores only for the Intel Core 9 273PE, the analysis below relies on the specification differences and the Intel chip’s measured performance relative to its nearest rivals to outline what each processor delivers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins on raw multi-threaded throughput. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288, a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13140, and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3153. Its PassMark multithread score of 36810 and integer math score of 139410 confirm that heavily parallel workloads, such as video rendering, code compilation, and data processing, are its home turf. The data shows it sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.1% and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600KF. This is a processor designed to grind through long, demanding tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins on efficiency and platform integration. Its 55 watt TDP versus the Intel part’s 65 watts, combined with a 4 nm TSMC process, indicates a chip that delivers strong performance per watt in a mobile form factor. Its Radeon 8050S integrated graphics is a far more capable GPU than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which matters for systems that need graphical output without a discrete card. The AMD chip’s memory system is another clear win: it supports LPDDR5X across a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to the Intel’s dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup at 89.6 GB/s. For integrated-graphics performance and memory-heavy workloads, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 cores. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process with a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives AMD a significant density and efficiency advantage, which explains the lower TDP despite comparable performance targets.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. Both share 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core with 32 MB of shared L3, while the Intel chip uses 2 MB of L2 per core with 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more total cache, which helps in workloads that fit within the faster cache levels.

Memory support is a major architectural split. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration, achieving 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, capping at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, a feature for reliability-sensitive workloads. PCIe generation also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, giving Intel a faster interconnect for storage and expansion cards.

The AMD chip’s integrated graphics, Radeon 8050S, is designed for serious graphical work, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 is a basic display adapter. The AMD part targets mobile systems using Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop chip on Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, but its base clock is lower at 2.30 GHz versus 3.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear recommendation based on use case. For desktop users who need maximum multi-threaded compute, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the choice. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 put it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 49845 places it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14600KF. The launch MSRP is $549, and it delivers class-leading throughput for rendering, simulation, and other parallel tasks.

For mobile users or those building compact systems where power and memory bandwidth matter more than raw core count, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is the pick. Its 55 watt TDP, 4 nm process, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory delivering 273.1 GB/s, and Radeon 8050S graphics make it a complete package for a laptop or small-form-factor machine. The Intel chip’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and basic UHD Graphics 730 cannot match that integrated capability.

The Intel chip’s PCIe Gen 5 support gives it an edge for high-speed storage and expansion, but the AMD chip’s superior memory bandwidth and efficiency make it the better all-rounder for portable and integrated systems. Users who already have a discrete GPU and need pure CPU throughput should favor Intel; users who want a single-chip solution with strong graphics and memory performance should favor AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD chip uses quad-channel LPDDR5X and reaches 273.1 GB/s, while the Intel chip uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 and reaches 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory, according to the recorded specifications.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the Intel Core 9 273PE’s Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 13140 in R20 multicore, and 3153 in R15 multicore.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 49845 is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database has no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so the comparison relies on the Intel chip’s measured scores and the AMD chip’s specifications. The Intel Core 9 273PE shows its strength in sustained multi-core work. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 is a strong result for a 12-core part, and its PassMark multithread score of 36810 reinforces that. Single-thread performance is also solid: Cinebench R23 singlecore at 4417 and Cinebench R20 singlecore at 1855 indicate a chip that handles lightly threaded tasks well despite a lower base clock.

The AMD Ryani AI Max PRO 485 wins on memory bandwidth by a wide margin. Its 273.1 GB/s is over three times the Intel chip’s 89.6 GB/s, which directly benefits integrated graphics and memory-bound workloads such as data compression and encryption. The AMD chip’s 4 nm process and 55 watt TDP versus the Intel’s 10 nm process and 65 watt TDP point to a large efficiency advantage, meaning the AMD part can sustain its performance in thermal-constrained mobile chassis.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a balanced profile. Integer math scores 139410, floating point math scores 107884, and data compression scores 405885, all of which are strong numbers for a desktop processor. The extended instructions score of 24630 and physics score of 3120 round out a capable compute package. The single-thread score of 3650 confirms the chip’s high boost clock of 5.70 GHz delivers in real-world single-threaded tests.

The AMD chip’s advantage is not in raw compute but in platform capability. Its Radeon 8050S integrated graphics, quad-channel memory, and lower power draw make it a more complete mobile solution. The Intel chip’s PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides a faster external interconnect, which matters for users with high-end GPUs or NVMe storage. The data shows two different priorities: Intel maximizes core count and clock speed for desktop throughput, while AMD maximizes efficiency and memory bandwidth for mobile integration.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category.

Process and Foundry: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Cores and Threads: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clock Speeds: AMD has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 55 watts. Intel is rated at 65 watts.

Cache: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory Support: AMD uses LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8050S. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket and Segment: AMD uses Socket FP11 and targets the mobile market. Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market.

Release Date: AMD was released on 2026-05-19. Intel was released on 2026-03-08.

Die Size: AMD has a die size of 70.6 mm². Intel does not have a recorded die size.