AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided: the Intel Core 9 273PE has a full set of benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the database. This means the head-to-head section can only analyze the Intel part's measured performance and its standing against other CPUs, not a direct score-by-score comparison between the two named processors.

The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 and a single-core score of 4,417. In Cinebench R20, it records 13,140 multi-core and 1,855 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 3,153 multi-core and 445 single-core. These results indicate a strong multi-threaded workload capability, with the single-core scores also being respectable for a 12-core part.

PassMark results further characterize the Intel chip. The multithread score is 36,810, while the single-thread score is 3,650. In specific PassMark subtests, the processor reaches 139,410 in integer math, 107,884 in floating point math, 405,885 in data compression, 22,719 in data encryption, 24,630 in extended instructions, 45,098 in random string sorting, 3,120 in physics, and 203 in find prime numbers. The data compression figure is notably high, suggesting strong memory and cache throughput in that workload.

The database places the Intel Core 9 273PE at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,845. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49,796, the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,394, the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50,398, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50,448. The Core 9 273PE sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. These delta percentages show the Intel part is tightly clustered with these four rivals, within a range of roughly 2.1 percentage points across the group. The Core 9 273PE is effectively performance-equivalent to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14600KF, while trailing the Intel Core i9-13980HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by a small margin.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmarks, there are no wins for either side in the head-to-head data. The comparison is therefore limited to what the Intel part demonstrates on its own and how it positions against other CPUs in the database. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking is a default placement from the database, not a measured outcome from actual benchmark runs.

The Verdict

From the available data, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only one of the two with measurable performance. It records an average benchmark score of 49,845 and a 90th percentile standing, which places it among the higher-performing desktop CPUs in the database. Its nearest-rival deltas confirm it trades blows with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14600KF, and it comes within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores, no average score, and a 50th percentile ranking that appears to be a neutral placeholder rather than a tested result. The database shows zero wins for either processor in the head-to-head section. A user selecting strictly from the recorded data would choose the Intel Core 9 273PE for any workload where measured performance matters, since it is the only part with verified results. The AMD part cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from this dataset. The Intel part also offers 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part, which aligns with its higher multi-threaded benchmark output. The Intel chip is unlocked in terms of multiplier? No, the multiplier is locked, while the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on the Zen 5 architecture, code-named Granite Ridge, and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. It integrates 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake code name, is built on a 10 nm process from Intel, and has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and its shared L3 is 36 MB. That gives the Intel chip a larger total cache capacity, which helps explain its strong data compression score of 405,885 in PassMark. The AMD chip's smaller 32 MB L3 and 1 MB per-core L2 are more modest allocations.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The Intel part's broader memory compatibility is a functional advantage for systems with existing DDR4 modules, while the AMD part's DDR5-only support is more restrictive.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes for expansion, which matters for embedded or workstation builds with multiple add-in cards. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and platform are entirely different. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, whereas the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ as well, with the AMD part releasing on October 6, 2025, and the Intel part on March 8, 2026, meaning the Intel chip is newer by about five months.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores. Thread count: 12 threads for the AMD part versus 24 threads for the Intel part. Base clock: 3.90 GHz for the AMD chip, 2.30 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clock: 5.40 GHz for the AMD chip, 5.70 GHz for the Intel chip. The TDP is identical at 65 watts for both.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry), 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Transistor count: 8,315 million for AMD, none recorded for Intel. Die size: 70.6 mm² for AMD, none recorded for Intel. L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD, 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache: 32 MB shared for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe lanes: 24 Gen 5 lanes for AMD, 16 Gen 5 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD, Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. Multiplier: unlocked for AMD, locked for Intel. Release date: 2025-10-06 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. Part number: 100-000001405E for AMD, SA4QD for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, which can be stated once as the launch MSRP. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 1.6 GHz, and the Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.3 GHz. The Intel chip doubles the core and thread counts, doubles the L2 per core, and adds 4 MB of L3. The AMD chip counters with a smaller process node, more PCIe lanes, an unlocked multiplier, and a smaller die.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845 and a 90th percentile ranking. It is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 is a default placement, not a measured result.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and support ECC memory.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.