AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD part offers 4 more cores and 8 more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Intel holds the higher boost clock, while AMD starts from a higher base.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. AMD's memory bandwidth is substantially higher.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 9 273PE is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 ranks in the 50th percentile. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data places the Intel Core 9 273PE in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49845. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores, which means the database contains no direct performance measurements for it.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the only processor of the two with actual benchmark results. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher score), Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% lower score), Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% higher score), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% higher score). This places the Intel part in a tight competitive cluster where the margin to the nearest rival is 0.1% and the gap to the farthest listed rival is 1.2%.

For users who require measured performance data, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only option with verified scores. The AMD part's lack of benchmark data means its performance cannot be confirmed from the database. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $549, which is the only price information available for either product.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 9 273PE. However, the Intel Core 9 273PE has a full suite of individual benchmark scores available.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3153 in multi-core and 445 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13140 in multi-core and 1855 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 31288 in multi-core and 4417 in single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 9 273PE show a multi-thread score of 36810 and a single-thread score of 3650. The floating point math score is 107884, while integer math scores 139410. Data compression scores 405885, and data encryption scores 22719. Extended instructions score 24630, find prime numbers scores 203, physics scores 3120, and random string sorting scores 45098.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries in the database, so no comparative analysis of actual test scores is possible. The wins column shows zero for both processors in head-to-head testing.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Intel Core 9 273PE differ across nearly every major specification field.

The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, compared to 12 cores and 24 threads for Intel. AMD's base clock is 3.10 GHz versus 2.30 GHz for Intel, while Intel's boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz for AMD.

The thermal design power differs: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 65 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs significantly. AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe configuration differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 8065S, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

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

The AMD processor's part number is 100-000002124, while the Intel processor's part number is SA4QD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) generation. It is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Its cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache.

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process, with no die size recorded. Its cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The L1 cache per core is identical at 80 KB. The L2 cache per core differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: AMD has 64 MB total, Intel has 36 MB shared.

The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The AMD processor's release date is recorded as 2026-05-19, while the Intel processor's release date is 2026-03-08. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in the category of measured performance, as it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score of 49845 places it in the 90th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within a narrow 1.2% band. This indicates consistent, competitive performance across the workloads represented by Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The Intel part also wins on boost clock speed (5.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz), L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), and PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4). Its 36 MB of L3 cache is smaller than AMD's 64 MB, but the Intel part's dual-channel memory configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering memory type flexibility.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins on core count (16 versus 12), thread count (32 versus 24), base clock (3.10 GHz versus 2.30 GHz), L3 cache (64 MB versus 36 MB), and memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s). Its quad-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration provides substantially higher bandwidth, which can benefit memory-intensive workloads. The AMD part also has a lower TDP at 55 W versus 65 W.

The AMD processor's 4 nm process node from TSMC represents a smaller manufacturing process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD part's die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

For workloads that depend on raw thread count and memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has the specification advantage. For workloads that depend on boost clock and measured benchmark scores, the Intel Core 9 273PE has the data advantage. The database contains no direct comparison results, so the performance relationship between these two processors remains unmeasured.