AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear performance leader across every recorded benchmark in the database. It holds 17 benchmark wins against zero for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. The Intel part sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap translates into a decisive edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X does not win any of the recorded tests. Its advantage lies elsewhere: a 65 TDP versus the Intel part's 125 TDP, a smaller 70.6 mm² die on a 4 nm TSMC process, and support for PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For embedded deployments where power draw and platform integration matter more than raw throughput, the AMD part has a structural appeal. But in pure compute performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates every measured category.

The Intel part also carries a locked multiplier, while the AMD part is multiplier-unlocked. That means the AMD processor can be overclocked by the user, which is a meaningful distinction for workloads that respond to manual tuning. However, the recorded benchmark data shows no overclocked results for the AMD part, so the performance figures reflect stock operation only.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. That is a 50% advantage in cores and a 50% advantage in threads for the Intel processor. Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for Intel, but the Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz for AMD.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part, giving Intel a larger per-core L2. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD part and 36 MB shared on the Intel part. The Intel processor therefore has more total cache at every level above L1.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with identical peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which matters for embedded and workstation reliability.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither part carries a discrete GPU requirement, so the integrated solution is the default display output.

The socket situation is entirely different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not cross-compatible platforms. The AMD part is from the 9000 series and is designated as a Ryzen Embedded product, while the Intel part is from the Core 9 family with no series designation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers its largest margins in multi-threaded compute tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 39190. The AMD part has no recorded score in the database, so a direct comparison is impossible from the recorded data. The same applies to Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 16459, and Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 3950.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. The Intel part scores 5532 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 2323 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 557 in Cinebench R15 single-core. These are the only recorded single-core Cinebench figures in the database for this comparison, and the AMD part has no corresponding entries.

PassMark results provide the most granular view. The Intel part scores 164629 in integer math, 125546 in floating point math, and 38743 in extended instructions. It scores 29636 in data encryption and 585752 in data compression. The find prime numbers test yields a score of 198, and random string sorting produces 53167.

The multithreaded PassMark score for the Intel part is 46107, while the single-thread score is 4573. The physics test produces a score of 2754. These figures place the Intel part at a 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66099.

The nearest rivals in the database confirm the Intel part's competitive position. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 66159, which is 0.1% higher than the Core 9 273PQE. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, which is 1.2% higher. The Core 9 273PQE sits within a narrow band of these four rivals, with deltas ranging from -1.2% to +0.3%.

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X versus the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The wins count is 17 for the Intel part and 0 for the AMD part, based on the benchmark list attached to the Intel entry.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s peak bandwidth, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has 2 MB of L2 per core, while the AMD part has 1 MB per core.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-threaded workloads?

A: The recorded data shows the Intel Core 9 273PQE achieving 39190 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 16459 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The AMD part has no recorded scores in these tests, so the Intel part is the only measured option in this comparison.

Q: Are both processors overclockable?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier, meaning it cannot be overclocked through the multiplier.

Specification Differences

The following table lists only the specification fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | None |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 125 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not specified |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $589 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | True | False |

| Part Number | 100-000001404E | SA4Q9 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 93 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 66099 |

| Benchmark Wins | 0 | 17 |

The AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process and a smaller die at 70.6 mm², with 8,315 million transistors. The Intel part does not have recorded transistor or die size figures. The AMD part offers more PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU at 24, versus 16 for Intel. The Intel part adds DDR4 memory support alongside DDR5, while the AMD part is DDR5-only.

The release dates differ by roughly five months, with the AMD part arriving on 2025-10-06 and the Intel part on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part is the only one with recorded benchmark scores, giving it the 93rd percentile ranking and an average score of 66099, versus the AMD part's 50th percentile and average score of 0.

The Intel part carries 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache, and a 125 TDP. The AMD part carries 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, and a 65 TDP. The AMD part is multiplier-unlocked and uses Socket AM5, while the Intel part is locked and uses Socket 1700.