AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a full set of recorded measurements for the Intel Core 9 273PQE, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X currently has no benchmark entries. This asymmetry means the comparison is one-sided: the Intel part has 17 recorded test results, and the AMD part has none.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,190 and a single-core score of 5,532. In Cinebench R20, the same processor records 16,459 points multicore and 2,323 points single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 3,950 points multicore and 557 points single-core. These results indicate a strong multi-threaded performer, with the multicore scores outpacing single-core results by a substantial margin, as expected from a 12-core, 24-thread design.

The Passmark suite adds further detail. The processor achieves a multithread score of 46,107 and a single-thread score of 4,573. In the individual workload tests, integer math reaches 164,629, floating-point math reaches 125,546, and extended instructions score 38,743. Data compression posts 585,752, while data encryption records 29,636. The random string sorting test delivers 53,167, physics processing scores 2,754, and the prime number finder test shows 198.

The Intel part's average benchmark score is 66,099, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest recorded rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with an average score of 66,159, which is 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65,914, which sits 0.3% below. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus records 66,855, putting it 1.1% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 4465P posts 66,925, a 1.2% advantage. The Core 9 273PQE therefore trades blows within a tight 1.2% band against these four rivals, showing no decisive edge over any of them.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmarks, no head-to-head wins can be assigned to either processor. The win count stands at zero for both. The available data only allows a full performance profile for the Intel chip, while the AMD chip's capabilities remain unmeasured in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and use different core designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is built on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5, whereas Intel's chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Despite the different memory types, both list the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s.

Cache layouts diverge. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also uses 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and lists 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore provides substantially more L3 cache overall, while the Intel part has more L2 cache per core.

PCI Express support differs as well. The AMD chip offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

Clock speeds go in opposite directions. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 4.30 GHz compared to 3.40 GHz on the Intel chip, but the Intel chip has a higher boost clock at 5.90 GHz compared to 5.70 GHz on the AMD chip. The Intel part also carries a lower TDP of 125 watts versus 170 watts for the AMD part.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5 and has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a locked multiplier. The AMD part's production status is active, as is the Intel part's. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part followed later on 2026-03-08. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $589; the AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part carries the part number 100-000001277E, while the Intel part carries SA4Q9.

The AMD chip's transistor count is listed at 16,630 million, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel chip. The AMD chip also has a 50th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, while the Intel chip ranks at the 93rd percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two?

A: The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. Intel boosts higher, AMD starts higher.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has more L2 cache per core, at 2 MB versus 1 MB.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and both support ECC memory.

Q: Is the Intel Core 9 273PQE faster than its nearest rivals?

A: No. Its average benchmark score of 66,099 sits 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, 1.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, and 1.2% below the AMD EPYC 4465P. It sits 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X?

A: No. The AMD chip has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel chip has 17 recorded test results.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice only for one side. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a full set of benchmark results, a 93rd percentile ranking, and an average score of 66,099. Its nearest rivals all fall within 1.2% of that figure, which indicates a competitive mid-pack position among high-end desktop processors. The chip delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,190 and Passmark multithread score of 46,107.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, by contrast, has no benchmark results in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of measured data rather than a performance verdict. The chip does offer more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, a smaller process node, and a higher base clock on paper, but none of those specifications are confirmed by recorded benchmark scores.

A buyer choosing strictly from measured data would select the Intel part because it has verified results and a strong percentile standing. A buyer weighing only listed specifications would note the AMD part's advantages in core count, thread count, L3 cache size, process node, and PCIe lane count. The database cannot confirm whether those specification advantages translate into benchmark wins, because no AMD benchmark data exists to compare.

The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 125 watts, higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory add to its profile. The AMD chip counters with an unlocked multiplier, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a larger L3 cache.

The verdict depends entirely on whether specifications or measured results take priority. For verified performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only option with data. For theoretical capability, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X presents a stronger specification sheet. The recorded data favors Intel; the unmeasured specifications favor AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 12 |

| Threads | 32 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 4.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.70 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 170 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 | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 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, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $589 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001277E | SA4Q9 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 93 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 66,099 |

| Benchmark Entries | None | 17 tests recorded |