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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485's 5.00 GHz boost.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory and delivers 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory and delivers 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the production status and market segment of each chip?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 targets the Mobile segment, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE targets the Desktop segment.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process. This manufacturing difference has direct implications for the two designs: the AMD chip belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename family within the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation based on Zen 5, while the Intel chip belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename family within the Core 9 generation.

The two processors also differ in their die size reporting. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a die size of 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel Core 9 273PTE in the database.

Cache organization reveals a notable structural difference. Both chips use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. However, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 carries 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE carries 2 MB of L2 per core. In L3, the AMD part provides 32 MB shared, while the Intel part provides 36 MB shared. The larger per-core L2 and slightly larger shared L3 give the Intel chip a cache capacity advantage in aggregate.

The memory subsystems are fundamentally different. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, which is more than three times the memory bandwidth of the Intel chip. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs by generation. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and form factor placements are distinct. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11 and is classified as a Mobile part, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a Desktop part. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $549, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 9 273PTE but no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485. As a result, the recorded data establishes the Intel chip's absolute performance profile, while the AMD chip's performance can only be contextualized through its architecture and specifications.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2060 in R15 multi-core and 290 in R15 single-core. In R20, it scores 8586 multi-core and 1212 single-core. In R23, the Intel chip scores 20445 multi-core and 2886 single-core. These scores place the Intel processor at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31143.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 9 273PTE provide useful reference points. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31081, which is 0.2% below the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS also sits 0.2% behind at 31074. The Intel Core i7-13700TE trails by 0.4% at 31028. Only the Intel Core i7-12650HX is ahead, with a score of 31290, putting the Core 9 273PTE 0.5% behind. These margins are extremely tight, indicating that the Intel Core 9 273PTE sits in a highly competitive performance band.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 9 273PTE show a range of strengths. The chip scores 258704 in data compression, 14253 in data encryption, 15952 in extended instructions, 142 in find prime numbers, 60673 in floating point math, 82411 in integer math, 24054 in multithread, 1917 in physics, 28973 in random string sorting, and 3433 in single-thread tests. The high data compression score stands out as the strongest recorded result for this chip, while the find prime numbers score of 142 is the lowest recorded figure.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores, the database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two specific processors. The analysis of relative performance therefore relies on the architectural differences and the Intel chip's measured results against its nearest rivals.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core 9 273PTE differ across nearly every major specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly: the AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, a 50% advantage in both core and thread counts.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 1.40 GHz. The AMD chip's base clock is substantially higher. However, the Intel chip has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD chip's 5.00 GHz boost.

Power targets differ: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a TDP of 55, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45.

The process node and foundry are different: AMD uses TSMC at 4 nm, while Intel uses its own foundry at 10 nm.

Cache configurations differ: both have 80 KB L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB L2 per core on the Intel chip, and 32 MB shared L3 versus 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges: the AMD chip supports LPDDR5X only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip uses a quad-channel memory bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth; the Intel chip uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe generation differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket and market segment differ: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11 and is a Mobile part; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a Desktop part.

Release dates differ: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a recorded release date of 2026-05-19, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a recorded release date of 2026-03-08.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $549; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins decisively in multi-threaded throughput on paper. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the thread count advantage over the AMD chip's 8 cores and 16 threads. The recorded Cinebench results confirm that this core configuration produces strong multi-core scores, with 20445 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8586 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The chip's 82nd percentile standing among all CPUs, backed by an average benchmark score of 31143, reflects a design aimed at sustained multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel chip also wins in per-core L2 cache capacity, with 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD chip, and in total L3 cache, with 36 MB versus 32 MB. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and its Gen 5 PCIe interface give it advantages in peak single-core frequency potential and in I/O bandwidth to compatible devices.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins decisively in memory bandwidth. Its quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration delivers 273.1 GB/s, which is more than three times the Intel chip's 89.6 GB/s. For workloads that are sensitive to memory throughput, such as large data movement or certain integrated graphics scenarios, this is a large structural advantage.

The AMD chip also wins in base clock, with 3.60 GHz versus 1.40 GHz on the Intel chip, and in process node, using TSMC's 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip's integrated Radeon 8050S is a more capable graphics solution on paper than the Intel UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip also carries the Mobile market segment designation, while the Intel chip is a Desktop part, which changes the expected use environment.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with very different design priorities. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results, and those results place it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 31143. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, which indicates that it competes in a tightly packed performance tier rather than dominating it.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the appropriate choice for workloads that benefit from higher core and thread counts. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 5.50 GHz boost clock support multi-threaded compute tasks. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 and PassMark multithread score of 24054 demonstrate this capability. Desktop users with access to Gen 5 PCIe devices can also take advantage of its newer PCIe generation.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is the appropriate choice for workloads that require memory bandwidth. Its 273.1 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration is a massive advantage over the Intel chip's 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, smaller 4 nm process node, and Mobile market segment designation make it suitable for power-constrained or bandwidth-intensive mobile systems. The Radeon 8050S integrated graphics also give it a stronger integrated graphics position than the Intel UHD Graphics 730.

The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, so direct measured comparison is not possible. The Intel Core 9 273PTE's performance is fully characterized and competitive with its nearest rivals, while the AMD chip's performance must be inferred from its specifications. Users who prioritize measured multi-threaded performance and a desktop platform should select the Intel Core 9 273PTE. Users who prioritize memory bandwidth, a more advanced process node, and a mobile form factor should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485.