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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided in terms of available benchmark results. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a complete set of measured scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This means all direct performance comparisons rely on the Intel part's published results, and the AMD chip's standing must be inferred from its architectural specifications and its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE shows its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,445 points and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8,586 points place it in the upper tier of desktop processors. The PassMark multithread score of 24,054 further confirms that heavy parallel workloads, such as video rendering, scientific computing, and software compilation, are where this chip delivers its best relative performance. Its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database supports this position, as the processor sits comfortably above the median.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part also performs well, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,886 points and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,433. These numbers indicate solid responsiveness in everyday applications, lightly threaded games, and productivity software that relies on a few fast cores. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz likely contributes to these results, though the database does not break down the frequency-to-score relationship directly.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, with no recorded benchmark scores, cannot claim any measured wins in this comparison. The database shows zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head section, simply because no direct benchmark pairs exist. What the AMD chip does offer on paper is a larger L3 cache at 128 MB, which typically benefits cache-sensitive workloads such as gaming and certain database operations. However, without recorded scores, the database cannot verify how that cache translates into actual performance advantages over the Intel chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on Granite Ridge silicon, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die layout with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake design, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. The database does not list transistor counts or die sizes for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts match exactly: both chips have 12 cores and 24 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap: the AMD chip has 128 MB, while the Intel chip has 36 MB shared across all cores. This 3.5x difference in L3 capacity is the most significant architectural distinction between the two.

Base clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD chip runs at 4.40 GHz base, while the Intel chip runs at 1.40 GHz base. Both reach the same 5.50 GHz boost clock. The power envelope also diverges sharply: AMD lists a TDP of 120 watts, while Intel lists a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part draws far less power at its rated TDP, which matters for embedded and compact system designs.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon Graphics and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part fits the AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates place the AMD chip in October 2025 and the Intel chip in March 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters show zero for both parts. This absence of paired measurements means the comparison must rely on the Intel chip's standalone scores and the AMD chip's lack of any recorded scores.

For the Intel Core 9 273PTE, the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,060 and single-core score of 290 provide a baseline. The R20 results show 8,586 multicore and 1,212 single-core. The R23 results show 20,445 multicore and 2,886 single-core. These Cinebench generations use different scoring scales, so they cannot be directly compared across versions, but the progression from R15 to R23 within the same chip confirms consistent scaling with newer workloads.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover a range of specific tasks. Data compression scored 258,704, data encryption scored 14,253, and extended instructions scored 15,952. Prime number finding scored 142, floating point math scored 60,673, and integer math scored 82,411. Random string sorting scored 28,973. The multithread score of 24,054 and the single-thread score of 3,433 (listed twice under slightly different test names) complete the set.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip, based on average benchmark score, show how closely it clusters with other processors. The Intel Core i7-12700F sits 0.2% ahead with a score of 31,081, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS also sits 0.2% ahead with a score of 31,074. The Intel Core i7-13700TE is 0.4% ahead at 31,028. The Intel Core i7-12650HX trails by 0.5% with a score of 31,290. These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the Core 9 273PTE performs almost identically to these four rivals in aggregate.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it at the median of the database, but without any measured scores, that percentile appears to be a placeholder rather than a data-driven result. The average benchmark score of 0 reinforces that no actual tests have been recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a base clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz. Both chips share the same 5.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD chip has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 36 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has 1 MB L2 per core, and the Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD chip has a TDP of 120 watts, and the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The AMD chip was released on October 6, 2025. The Intel chip was released on March 8, 2026.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE for anyone needing verified performance numbers. The Intel chip has 17 recorded benchmark scores spanning Cinebench and PassMark suites, an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and a cluster of nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its aggregate score. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has zero recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of 0, which means no measured evidence exists to support its performance claims.

The Intel chip's 45-watt TDP versus the AMD chip's 120-watt TDP makes it the more power-efficient option on paper, and the locked multiplier suggests it targets stability over overclocking. The AMD chip counters with a much larger 128 MB L3 cache, a higher base clock at 4.40 GHz, an unlocked multiplier, and more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 16. These specifications could matter for specific workloads, but the database cannot confirm any performance advantage without recorded scores.

For multi-threaded and single-threaded applications where measured data exists, the Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers scores that place it alongside the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Intel Core i7-13700TE, and Intel Core i7-12650HX, all within one percentage point. The AMD chip's lack of data means it cannot be recommended based on benchmark results. Users who need verified performance should select the Intel part. Users who prioritize cache capacity, overclocking flexibility, and a newer socket may consider the AMD part, but they would do so without any measured evidence of its capabilities.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 12 | 12 |

| Threads | 24 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.40 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 120 watts | 45 watts |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $549 |

| Production status | Active | Active |