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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head measurements between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The only recorded benchmark suite belongs to the Intel part, which delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 20,445 points and a single-core score of 2,886 points. The AMD processor has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified against the Intel part using recorded scores.

For the Intel Core 9 273PTE, the nearest rival data provides context. The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31,081 on average, putting the Core 9 273PTE 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31,074, again placing the Intel part 0.2% ahead. Against the Intel Core i7-13700TE, the Core 9 273PTE leads by 0.4% with 31,028 for the rival. The only negative delta appears against the Intel Core i7-12650HX, which scores 31,290, meaning the Core 9 273PTE trails by 0.5%. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating the Core 9 273PTE sits in a tightly contested performance cluster.

The Cinebench R20 results for the Intel part show 8,586 points multi-core and 1,212 points single-core. The R15 suite records 2,060 points multi-core and 290 points single-core. PassMark results for the Intel processor include 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, and extended instructions at 15,952. Data compression reaches 258,704, while data encryption scores 14,253. Random string sorting records 28,973, find prime numbers scores 142, and physics scores 1,917.

The Intel part holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31,143. The AMD processor stands at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark data. Without measured results for the AMD chip, any comparison of raw performance between the two relies entirely on the Intel side of the ledger.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, exactly half the core and thread count.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.10 GHz higher but runs its base clock 2.50 GHz lower.

Q: How do their power envelopes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is 20 watts lower.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses with identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Q: What PCIe configurations do they offer?

A: The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, eight lanes fewer.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The manufacturing processes diverge sharply. AMD builds the Ryzen Embedded 9600X on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel builds the Core 9 273PTE on a 10 nm node at Intel. The AMD die contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel die has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The core architectures come from different generations. AMD uses Zen 5 with the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series. Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 9 generation. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache also differs, with AMD sharing 32 MB and Intel sharing 36 MB across the chip.

The memory controllers differ in supported types but match in bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel and deliver 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe implementations differ in lane count, with AMD offering 24 Gen 5 lanes and Intel offering 16 Gen 5 lanes.

The Intel part is a locked multiplier design, while the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD socket is AM5, and the Intel socket is LGA 1700. The AMD processor carries part number 100-000001405E; the Intel processor carries part number SA4QJ. The AMD release date is October 6, 2025. The Intel release date is March 8, 2026, five months later.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has twice the cores, twice the threads, more L3 cache, double the L2 cache per core, a lower TDP, and a higher boost clock. It also has a substantial benchmark presence: 82nd percentile ranking, an average score of 31,143, and a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores in the database, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of zero.

For workloads that depend on parallel throughput, the Intel part is the only one with measurable data, and that data shows a processor competitive with the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and Intel Core i7-13700TE, all within 0.4% in average score. The Intel part trails only the Intel Core i7-12650HX, and by just 0.5%.

For workloads that favor higher base clocks, the AMD part starts at 3.90 GHz compared to 1.40 GHz for Intel, a 2.50 GHz gap. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes, 24 versus 16, and a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part uses 20 watts more power but pairs that with a much higher base frequency and a smaller die.

The choice depends on the priority. The Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers the only recorded performance results, higher core counts, and a higher boost clock. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X offers a higher base clock, more PCIe lanes, an unlocked multiplier, and a smaller manufacturing process. The data does not include benchmark scores for the AMD part, so any performance comparison must treat the Intel results as the sole measured reference point.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |

| Part number | 100-000001405E | SA4QJ |

The two processors share several attributes: both support ECC memory, both use dual-channel memory buses, both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, and both are currently in active production. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part provides 4 MB more L3 cache, double the L2 cache per core, and eight fewer PCIe lanes. The AMD part provides a 2.50 GHz higher base clock, a 20-watt higher TDP, and a process node six nanometers smaller.