AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD part's average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel part, by contrast, holds an average benchmark score of 66,099 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. This means any quantitative comparison between the two relies entirely on the Intel side's measured performance, with the AMD side offering no directly comparable numbers.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39,190 and a single-core score of 5,532. In Cinebench R20, it records 16,459 multi-core and 2,323 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 3,950 multi-core and 557 single-core. These results place it firmly in the upper tier of desktop processors, evidenced by its 93rd percentile ranking. The nearest rival data confirms this positioning: the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 66,159, which is 0.1% higher than the 273PQE, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65,914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 1.1% higher at 66,855, and the AMD EPYC 4465P is 1.2% higher at 66,925. These deltas are all within a narrow 1.3% band, indicating that the 273PQE performs on par with those established desktop and workstation chips.

Passmark results for the Intel part further quantify its strengths. The multi-thread score is 46,107, and the single-thread score is 4,573. Integer math reaches 164,629, floating point math hits 125,546, and extended instructions score 38,743. Data compression scores 585,752, while data encryption scores 29,636. Random string sorting records 53,167, physics scores 2,754, and the find prime numbers test returns 198. These figures show a balanced profile: strong integer and floating-point throughput, high data compression capability, and moderate encryption performance.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark entries, there are no wins to attribute to it in any head-to-head test. The wins counter for the AMD part is zero, and the wins counter for the Intel part is also zero, as the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The practical consequence is that any buyer comparing these two parts must rely on architectural specifications and production status rather than measured performance for the AMD side. The Intel part's data provides a concrete performance baseline, but the absence of AMD scores means no direct percentage advantage or deficit can be stated between the two.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded family built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the chip contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 family, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Both CPUs feature 12 cores and 24 threads, so thread count parity is a given. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel chip's boost clock is 0.40 GHz higher, while the AMD chip's base clock is 1.00 GHz higher. The thermal design power differs slightly: the AMD part is rated at 120 watts, the Intel part at 125 watts.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, while its L3 cache is 36 MB shared. The AMD part's 128 MB L3 is more than three times the Intel part's 36 MB, which is a significant difference for workloads that rely on large resident datasets. Per-core L2 is double on the Intel side, however.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory, which is relevant for embedded and workstation use. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate. The AMD processor fits AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor fits Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part does not. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001368E, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4Q9. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, stated once here as recorded in the database; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on October 6, 2025, and the Intel part was released on March 8, 2026. The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while the Intel part's generation is Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a full benchmark suite, a 93rd percentile ranking, and an average score of 66,099. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. On measured performance alone, the Intel part is the only one with evidence in the database. Its nearest rivals, all scoring within 1.2% of it, confirm that it competes with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 series parts at a high level.

For a buyer prioritizing measured performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE provides verifiable results: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 39,190, single-core of 5,532, and Passmark multi-thread of 46,107. The AMD part cannot be evaluated on those terms because no scores exist. Architectural differences, however, favor the AMD part in specific dimensions: a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, 128 MB L3 versus 36 MB, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16, and a higher base clock of 4.40 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. The Intel part counters with a 5.90 GHz boost clock versus 5.50 GHz, double the per-core L2, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only chip in this comparison with demonstrated benchmark performance, and that performance is competitive with high-end desktop and workstation processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers architectural advantages in cache capacity, process node, PCIe lane count, and base clock, but without benchmark scores its actual performance cannot be quantified. Users who need measured results should rely on the Intel part's data. Users who need the AMD part's specific features, such as 128 MB L3 or 24 PCIe lanes, will find those specifications in the database but no performance validation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, which is 0.40 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D's boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory. Both also use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, though the AMD part supports DDR5 only while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each?

A: Both processors have 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66,099 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,950 and single-core score of 557, R20 multi-core of 16,459 and single-core of 2,323, and R23 multi-core of 39,190 and single-core of 5,532 all stand as the sole quantitative evidence of performance. Passmark results reinforce this: single-thread at 4,573, multi-thread at 46,107, integer math at 164,629, floating point math at 125,546, extended instructions at 38,743, data compression at 585,752, data encryption at 29,636, random string sorting at 53,167, physics at 2,754, and find prime numbers at 198. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, double the per-core L2 cache at 2 MB versus 1 MB, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it flexibility in memory choice.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins on architectural specifications that are recorded in the database. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz is 1.00 GHz higher than the Intel part's 3.40 GHz. Its L3 cache of 128 MB is 92 MB larger than the Intel part's 36 MB. Its process node of 4 nm is smaller than Intel's 10 nm, and it carries a higher transistor count of 16,630 million versus no recorded count for Intel. Its PCIe configuration of Gen 5 with 24 lanes exceeds Intel's Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Its socket, AMD Socket AM5, supports an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part's Socket 1700 does not. Its integrated Radeon Graphics differ from Intel's UHD Graphics 770. Its release date of October 6, 2025 precedes the Intel part's March 8, 2026 release.

The use-case split follows these differences. For workloads that depend on measured multi-thread or single-thread throughput, such as rendering, encoding, or general productivity, the Intel part's benchmark suite provides concrete evidence of capability. For workloads that depend on large L3 cache residency, higher base clock stability, or more PCIe lanes for expansion, the AMD part's specifications indicate potential advantages, though no benchmark data confirms them. The Intel part's support for DDR4 in addition to DDR5 may suit systems with existing DDR4 memory, while the AMD part's DDR5-only support points to newer memory platforms. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the Intel part does not permit.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the database records.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | null |

| Base clock | 4.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 125 W |

| 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 | 16,630 million | null |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | null |

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

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 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 | null | $589 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001368E | SA4Q9 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 66,099 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 93 |

Both parts share 12 cores, 24 threads, 80 KB L1 per core, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, and Active production status. The Intel part's launch MSRP of $589 is stated once per the database record. The AMD part has no launch MSRP on file.