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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy different positions in the database, with the Intel part showing a 93rd percentile rank among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD part holds a 50th percentile rank and no recorded benchmark score. The Intel processor also has a recorded launch MSRP of $589. The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger performer in every measured category, but the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 brings specific architectural traits that matter for certain workloads, particularly memory bandwidth and process efficiency.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear performance leader based on the recorded benchmark data. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 and a single-core score of 5532, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (average score 66159, delta -0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (average score 65914, delta 0.3 percent), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (average score 66855, delta -1.1 percent), and the AMD EPYC 4465P (average score 66925, delta -1.2 percent). These narrow delta percentages show that the Intel Core 9 273PQE sits in a tightly competitive cluster at the top of the database, with its closest rival being only 0.3 percent ahead and its nearest trailing rival only 0.1 percent behind.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified directly from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits near the median of all CPUs, but this is not backed by any measured workload data. The Intel part is the only one of the two with a full benchmark suite, and those results consistently favor Intel. For any user prioritizing measured multi-threaded or single-threaded performance, the data points exclusively to the Intel Core 9 273PQE.

The AMD processor does have advantages in specific system-level characteristics. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, has a 70.6 mm² die size, supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, and integrates a Radeon 8050S graphics solution. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel, supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and integrates UHD Graphics 770. These differences matter for system design, but they do not translate into measured CPU benchmark wins for AMD in this database.

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 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, also built on Bartlett Lake architecture. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 50 percent advantage in core count and thread count for Intel is reflected in the multi-core benchmark results. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. Intel's boost clock is 0.90 GHz higher, which contributes to its single-core performance advantage.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but 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 processor has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L2 and L3 caches provide more on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

Memory support is a major architectural divergence. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, yielding 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, yielding 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD part offers more than three times the memory bandwidth of the Intel part, which can matter for memory-intensive workloads. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe Gen 5 provides higher per-lane bandwidth for expansion devices.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part offers a 0.90 GHz higher boost frequency.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part provides over three times the memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 4 more cores and 8 more threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 66099. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is in the 50th percentile, with no recorded average benchmark score.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel part has a substantially higher power envelope.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for Intel, but the Intel boost clock is 5.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD. TDP differs significantly: 55 watts for AMD versus 125 watts for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Codename and generation differ: Gorgon Halo with Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) for AMD, versus Bartlett Lake with Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel. Process node is 4 nm from TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm from Intel for the Intel part. Die size is 70.6 mm² for AMD, with no die size recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations differ at the L2 and L3 levels. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core. AMD has 32 MB shared L3, while Intel has 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: LPDDR5X with quad-channel for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 273.1 GB/s for AMD versus 89.6 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8050S for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment differs: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-05-19 for AMD versus 2026-03-08 for Intel. Launch MSRP is recorded only for Intel at $589, with no MSRP for AMD. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers differ: 100-000002144 for AMD versus SA4Q9 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a full benchmark suite in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmarks. This means all head-to-head comparisons rely on Intel's measured scores. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3950, and in single-core it scores 557. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, Intel scores 16459, and in single-core it scores 2323. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 39190, and in single-core it scores 5532.

PassMark results for Intel cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 585752, data encryption scores 29636, extended instructions score 38743, find prime numbers scores 198, floating point math scores 125546, integer math scores 164629, multithread scores 46107, physics scores 2754, random string sorting scores 53167, and single thread scores 4573. These scores span arithmetic, encryption, sorting, and physics simulations, giving a broad picture of Intel's measured capabilities.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 is particularly notable, as it reflects the 12-core, 24-thread configuration. The single-core score of 5532 reflects the 5.90 GHz boost clock. The gap between multi-core and single-core scores in Cinebench R23 shows strong scaling across the 24 threads. In PassMark, integer math (164629) and floating point math (125546) both exceed the multithread score (46107), indicating that the processor handles integer and floating point workloads with different efficiency profiles. Data compression (585752) is by far the highest PassMark score, suggesting strong memory and cache throughput for compression algorithms. Random string sorting (53167) and extended instructions (38743) round out the measured workload set.

Because the AMD processor has no benchmark entries, the database cannot provide a direct head-to-head comparison. The Intel part's percentile rank of 93 and average score of 66099 place it among high-performing CPUs. Its nearest rivals, all within a 1.2 percent delta, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (delta -0.1 percent), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (delta 0.3 percent), Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (delta -1.1 percent), and AMD EPYC 4465P (delta -1.2 percent). This cluster of rivals shows that the Intel Core 9 273PQE competes at a level where tiny score differences separate top-tier parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every measured performance category because it is the only processor with recorded benchmarks. Its Cinebench scores, PassMark scores, percentile rank, and average benchmark score all come from actual measurements. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.90 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of L3 cache supports strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 93rd percentile ranking confirms its position among high-performing CPUs in the database. For workloads like Cinebench rendering, PassMark integer and floating point math, data compression, and physics simulations, the Intel part delivers the only available measured results.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins in system-level characteristics that are not benchmarked. Its 4 nm process node from TSMC with a 70.6 mm² die size indicates a denser, more power-efficient design compared to Intel's 10 nm process. Its 55 watt TDP is less than half of Intel's 125 watt TDP, suggesting lower power consumption for mobile applications. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth is more than three times the bandwidth of Intel's dual-channel 89.6 GB/s configuration. This could provide advantages in memory-bound workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this. The Radeon 8050S integrated graphics may differ in capability from Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets desktop systems.

The data shows a clear split: Intel dominates measured CPU benchmarks, while AMD offers architectural advantages in process node, power envelope, and memory bandwidth. For users who require validated performance numbers, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only option with recorded results. For users who prioritize memory bandwidth and power efficiency in a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 presents a compelling specification sheet, but its lack of benchmark data leaves its actual performance unverified in the database.