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

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE reveals a clear split in capabilities, driven by fundamentally different design goals. The AMD part, a 12-core / 24-thread mobile processor on a 4 nm TSMC node, targets high-bandwidth integrated performance with a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface and a Radeon 8050S iGPU. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 12-core / 24-thread desktop chip on Intel's 10 nm process, counters with a higher boost clock, a larger L2 cache per core, and PCIe Gen 5 support.

Benchmark results, however, are only recorded for the Intel processor. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, by contrast, holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,143. This means the data supports a verdict only for the Intel part: it is a solidly above-average desktop processor, sitting within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12650HX and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13700TE. For the AMD chip, the database provides no measured performance evidence, so any selection between the two must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than test scores.

The verdict, strictly from the data: choose the Intel Core 9 273PTE if you need a desktop processor with proven, recorded multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a lower 45 W TDP. Choose the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 if the integrated Radeon 8050S graphics, quad-channel memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, and a 4 nm manufacturing process are the priorities, since those features are present in its specification but are not backed by any benchmark results in the database. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $549.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 reaches 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.50 GHz advantage in maximum clock speed.

Q: Which chip provides more memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth via a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface. The Intel Core 9 273PTE provides 89.6 GB/s through a dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 interface. AMD holds a substantial bandwidth lead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both have 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD chip uses 12 cores with 24 threads, and the Intel chip also uses 12 cores with 24 threads. The thread counts are identical.

Q: Does the Intel processor have recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 17 recorded benchmark entries, including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 20,445 and single-core at 2,886, plus a PassMark multi-thread score of 24,054. No benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 in the database.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is fabricated on a smaller node.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55 W, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel processor consumes less thermal design power.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, codenamed Gorgon Halo, belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The memory subsystem uses LPDDR5X across a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are a Radeon 8050S, positioned for mobile segment use. The socket is AMD Socket FP11, and PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for CPU-only use. The production status is active, with a release date of May 19, 2026.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE, codenamed Bartlett Lake, belongs to the Core 9 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, with no die size recorded. The cache layout differs significantly: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core (double the AMD's per-core L2), and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, with ECC support. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, targeting the desktop market segment. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-only use. The production status is active, with a release date of March 8, 2026, and a launch MSRP of $549.

The key architectural divergences are node size, memory channel count, cache distribution (AMD has larger L3, Intel has larger L2 per core), PCIe generation, and target segment (mobile versus desktop). The AMD chip's 4 nm process and quad-channel memory target bandwidth-heavy integrated workloads, while the Intel chip's 10 nm process and dual-channel memory, paired with PCIe Gen 5, target desktop expansion and raw clock speed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields.

• Base clock: AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 runs at 3.20 GHz; Intel Core 9 273PTE runs at 1.40 GHz. The AMD base clock is 1.80 GHz higher.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz; Intel reaches 5.50 GHz. Intel's boost is 0.50 GHz higher.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W; Intel is rated at 45 W. Intel has a 10 W lower TDP.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm (TSMC); Intel uses 10 nm (Intel). The AMD node is smaller.
• Die size: AMD is 2x 70.6 mm²; Intel has no recorded die size.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 2 MB per core. Intel doubles the L2 per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 64 MB; Intel has 36 MB (shared). AMD has 28 MB more L3.
• Memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel; Intel is dual-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD delivers 273.1 GB/s; Intel delivers 89.6 GB/s. AMD has 183.5 GB/s more bandwidth.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 16 lanes; Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel has a newer PCIe generation.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8050S; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket FP11; Intel uses Socket 1700.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release date: AMD is May 19, 2026; Intel is March 8, 2026. Intel released earlier.
• Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $549; AMD has no recorded MSRP.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000002141; Intel is SA4QJ.

Both processors share identical core and thread counts (12 cores, 24 threads), L1 cache size (80 KB per core), ECC memory support, production status (active), and a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The wins counter is 0 for both processors. Consequently, there are no direct comparative scores to walk through.

However, the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a full set of standalone benchmark results, which can be interpreted against its nearest rivals. In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip scores 20,445 in multi-core and 2,886 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,586 multi-core and 1,212 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,060 multi-core and 290 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a multi-thread score of 24,054, a single-thread score of 3,433, integer math at 82,411, floating-point math at 60,673, data compression at 258,704, data encryption at 14,253, extended instructions at 15,952, find prime numbers at 142, physics at 1,917, and random string sorting at 28,973.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel Core 9 273PTE are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31,081, a delta of 0.2% (the 273PTE is 0.2% higher). The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31,074, also a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028, a 0.4% delta. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31,290, a -0.5% delta (the 273PTE is 0.5% lower). The 273PTE's average score of 31,143 places it just above three of these rivals and just below one, indicating a tightly clustered performance tier.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, no benchmark scores exist in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. This means the database has no measured performance data for the AMD chip, and no nearest rivals are listed. Any performance comparison between the two processors is therefore impossible using recorded measurements.

Where Each One Wins

Based solely on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in all measured performance categories, simply because it is the only one with benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445, R20 multi-core of 8,586, and R15 multi-core of 2,060 indicate strong multi-threaded throughput. Single-thread performance is also recorded: 2,886 in R23, 1,212 in R20, and 290 in R15. PassMark single-thread at 3,433 confirms it. The 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average score of 31,143, places it above the majority of processors in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins in the specification categories that are not benchmark-dependent. It has a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), a larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 36 MB), and vastly superior memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s) due to quad-channel LPDDR5X versus dual-channel DDR4/DDR5. Its integrated Radeon 8050S graphics are a different class from Intel's UHD Graphics 730, and the mobile segment designation suggests a platform for a compact system. The AMD chip also uses a more advanced foundry process from TSMC.

In practical terms, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the processor where the data supports a performance win: every recorded benchmark belongs to it, and its percentile rank of 82 is a strong indicator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is the processor where the data supports a bandwidth and efficiency win: its memory subsystem, L3 cache, and node size are superior on paper, but no measurements confirm actual application performance. For a desktop workload requiring proven multi-threaded and single-threaded results, the Intel chip is the one with evidence. For a mobile or integrated-graphics workload where memory bandwidth and a smaller process matter, the AMD chip has the specifications, but the database currently provides no validation of its performance.