AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors cleanly by workload type and market segment. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile part built for AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. Both deliver identical core and thread counts, so the differentiation comes from architecture, platform, and measured benchmark results.

The Intel Core 9 273PE holds the advantage in raw single-threaded performance. Its boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz, compared with 5.00 GHz on the AMD part, and the benchmark results reflect that gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4417 against no recorded AMD score in this database. The Intel part also posts a PassMark single-thread score of 3650, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, and its average benchmark score in the database is zero, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on platform-level memory bandwidth. It uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, more than three times the 89.6 GB/s available to the Intel part through its dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 configuration. That bandwidth advantage matters for integrated graphics performance and memory-sensitive workloads, even though the database does not currently include direct CPU benchmark scores for the AMD chip.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins on PCIe capability with Gen 5, 16 lanes, while the AMD part offers Gen 4, 16 lanes. The Intel part also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts versus 55 watts for the AMD chip, which supports its higher boost frequency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, while Intel fabricates the Core 9 273PE on its own 10 nm node. Both are 12-core, 24-thread designs, but their cache hierarchies diverge significantly.

The AMD part, codenamed Gorgon Halo from the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation, provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part, codenamed Bartlett Lake from the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation, also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core. Its L3 is shared at 36 MB, notably smaller than AMD's 64 MB allocation.

The die configuration also differs. The AMD chip reports a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. Memory support splits the platforms: AMD uses LPDDR5X exclusively with quad-channel access and ECC support, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, also with ECC. Both parts have locked multipliers, and both are currently listed as Active in production.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the chip with a Radeon 8050S GPU, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets mobile systems, as indicated by its FP11 socket and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X only, in quad-channel configuration. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, in dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared with 89.6 GB/s for the Intel Core 9 273PE.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD chip is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel chip is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications despite matching core and thread counts.

• Base clock: AMD 3.20 GHz vs Intel 2.30 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.00 GHz vs Intel 5.70 GHz
• TDP: AMD 55 W vs Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP11 vs Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Halo vs Bartlett Lake
• Process node: TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC vs Intel
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB vs 2 MB
• L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB (shared)
• Memory support: LPDDR5X vs DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bus: Quad-channel vs Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 273.1 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes vs Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 8050S vs UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile vs Desktop
• Release date: 2026-05-19 vs 2026-03-08
• Part number: 100-000002141 vs SA4QD
• Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² vs not recorded

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. However, the Intel Core 9 273PE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has none. This means the quantitative comparison must rely on the Intel part's scores and its position relative to other CPUs.

The Intel Core 9 273PE achieves an average benchmark score of 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which scores 49796 and trails by 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49394 with a 0.9 percent deficit, the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50398 with a 1.1 percent lead, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50448 with a 1.2 percent lead. These tight margins place the Intel part in a competitive band where the top rival is only 1.2 percent faster.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel part records 31288 in multi-core and 4417 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13140 multi-core and 1855 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 3153 multi-core and 445 single-core. PassMark results further characterize the chip: multi-thread score of 36810, single-thread score of 3650, integer math at 139410, floating point math at 107884, extended instructions at 24630, data compression at 405885, data encryption at 22719, find prime numbers at 203, random string sorting at 45098, and physics at 3120.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify its performance against the Intel part. The comparison therefore rests on architectural and platform specifications, where the AMD chip offers substantially higher memory bandwidth and L3 cache, while the Intel chip offers higher boost clocks, PCIe Gen 5 support, and a wider memory compatibility range.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PE is the better choice for users who need proven, measurable single-threaded and multi-threaded CPU performance in a desktop system. Its recorded benchmark results place it in the 90th percentile, with an average score of 49845 that sits within 1.2 percent of its nearest rivals in either direction. The 5.70 GHz boost clock, PCIe Gen 5 support, and dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 flexibility make it a straightforward desktop processor with documented results.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is the better choice for mobile platforms where memory bandwidth dominates the workload profile. Its 273.1 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X bandwidth, 64 MB of L3 cache, and Radeon 8050S integrated graphics make it architecturally suited for integrated-graphics-heavy tasks and memory-bound applications. The 4 nm TSMC process also delivers a lower 55 watt TDP, which suits thin-and-light mobile designs.

The absence of benchmark scores for the AMD part means the database cannot confirm its actual performance against the Intel chip. The Intel part is the only one of the two with measured results, and those results show a capable desktop processor that trades within a narrow band of its rivals. The AMD part offers platform advantages that the Intel part cannot match, but those advantages are unverified in the recorded data.

For a desktop builder who needs a processor with documented performance and a 549 dollar launch MSRP, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the data-supported option. For a mobile system designer prioritizing memory bandwidth, cache capacity, and integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 presents the stronger architectural profile, with its 4 nm process and quad-channel memory interface. The final choice depends on whether measured CPU benchmarks or platform-level memory characteristics matter more for the intended workload.