AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, and it holds every performance win in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark entries, so the database cannot assign it a single victory. The Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects the absence of measurement data for the AMD chip rather than a direct head-to-head result.

The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers its strongest showings in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13140 indicate substantial parallel throughput. PassMark multithread performance reaches 36810, with integer math at 139410 and floating point math at 107884. These numbers place the processor firmly in the upper tier of desktop CPUs according to the database's percentile ranking.

Single-thread performance for the Intel part is equally notable. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result of 4417 and R20 singlecore result of 1855 suggest strong per-core efficiency. PassMark single-thread scores appear twice in the database, both at 3650, confirming consistent measurement. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz aligns with these results, as high-frequency operation typically drives single-thread scores.

Specialized workloads reveal specific strengths. Data compression scores 405885 on PassMark, while data encryption reaches 22719. Extended instructions score 24630, and random string sorting hits 45098. Physics calculations score 3120, and prime number finding scores 203. These figures cover a broad range of compute patterns, from memory-heavy sorting to cryptographic operations.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D cannot be assessed for wins because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its specifications suggest capability, but without recorded scores, the analysis must remain silent on its actual performance. The Intel part, by contrast, has a complete benchmark profile that defines its position in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD builds the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Granite Ridge codename from the Zen 5 generation. Intel builds the Core 9 273PE on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, using the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 9 generation. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD's 4 nm node representing a smaller transistor geometry than Intel's 10 nm node.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. This gives AMD a 4-core and 8-thread advantage on paper. Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.70 GHz, but the base clocks diverge: AMD runs at 4.30 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. The AMD chip's higher base clock suggests it maintains higher frequencies under sustained loads, while the Intel chip relies more heavily on boost behavior.

Cache hierarchies take different shapes. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core, giving Intel a per-core advantage in the mid-level cache. The L3 cache tells a different story. AMD offers 128 MB of L3 cache, Intel offers 36 MB shared. The AMD processor's L3 cache is more than three times larger, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit into cache.

Power and packaging differ markedly. AMD has a TDP of 170 watts and uses AMD Socket AM5. Intel has a TDP of 65 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part draws less than half the thermal design power of the AMD part, which has implications for cooling requirements and system integration. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not.

Memory support overlaps but is not identical. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics integrated, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

The transistor count and die size are known only for AMD: 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. Release dates differ by roughly five months: AMD released on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. Wins are zero for both sides in the head-to-head table. However, the Intel Core 9 273PE has a full set of individual benchmark scores that can be interpreted against its nearest rivals, providing context for its performance tier.

The Intel Core 9 273PE's average benchmark score is 49845. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, scores 49796, a delta of 0.1 percent in favor of Intel. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49394, putting it 0.9 percent behind the Core 9 273PE. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50398, which is 1.1 percent ahead of the Core 9 273PE. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448, 1.2 percent ahead.

These deltas place the Core 9 273PE in a tight competitive cluster. It essentially matches the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, edges out the Core i5-14600KF by less than a point, and trails the Core i9-13980HX and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by about a point. The performance spread across all four rivals is only about 2 percent, indicating that the Core 9 273PE operates in a highly competitive band of desktop processors.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 represents the strongest multi-threaded result in the Intel part's profile. The R20 multicore score of 13140 and R15 multicore score of 3153 follow the same pattern. Single-core results across the Cinebench versions show consistent scaling: R15 at 445, R20 at 1855, R23 at 4417.

PassMark results add depth. The multithread score of 36810 aligns with the Cinebench multicore numbers. Integer math at 139410 and floating point math at 107884 indicate strong arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 405885 is the single highest PassMark score in the profile, suggesting the processor handles compression workloads particularly well. Data encryption at 22719 and extended instructions at 24630 round out the specialized tests.

The percentile ranking of 90 places the Core 9 273PE above most CPUs in the database. Its average score of 49845, combined with the narrow deltas to its nearest rivals, shows a processor that performs at the upper edge of mainstream desktop computing.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on availability of measurements. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the only processor with recorded performance, so any performance-based selection must favor it by default. Its 90th percentile ranking, average score of 49845, and strong multi-threaded results give it a verified performance profile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark data, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, which means the database cannot confirm its performance level.

For workloads that stress multi-threading, the Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31288 and PassMark multithread score of 36810 indicate solid parallel capability. For single-threaded tasks, its R23 singlecore score of 4417 and PassMark single-thread score of 3650 show strong per-core performance. The 5.70 GHz boost clock supports these results. The 65 watt TDP makes it a lower-power option than the AMD part's 170 watt TDP, which may matter for systems with thermal constraints.

The AMD processor offers specifications that could appeal in specific contexts. Its 16 cores and 32 threads exceed the Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads. Its 128 MB L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 36 MB. Its 4 nm process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. Its 4.30 GHz base clock is nearly double the Intel part's 2.30 GHz. But none of these specifications are backed by benchmark scores in the database, so their real-world impact remains unverified.

The Intel part's nearest rival comparisons show it performs within 1.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and within 1.1 percent of the Intel Core i9-13980HX. It slightly beats the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.1 percent and the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.9 percent. This places it in a competitive tier where small percentage differences separate products.

The AMD processor's unlocked multiplier enables overclocking, while the Intel processor does not allow multiplier adjustment. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes, 24 versus 16, and a larger L3 cache. These factors could matter for specific use cases, but without benchmark confirmation, they remain theoretical advantages.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the highest benchmark score recorded for the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The highest recorded score is 405885 in the PassMark data compression test. The average benchmark score across all its tests is 49845.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores 0.1 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9 percent higher than the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1 percent lower than the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2 percent lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The launch MSRP is $549. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 12 |

| Threads | 32 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.70 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 170 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| 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 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 90 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 49845 |