AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 34881. The Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 84th percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, double the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 6 cores and 12 threads. This directly impacts multi-threaded workload performance.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, notably higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 4.55 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is lower at 2.30 GHz versus 3.30 GHz for the AMD.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part is limited to DDR5.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part is designed for mobile use, while the Intel part targets desktop systems.

Q: What does the head-to-head benchmark data show?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The largest margins are in prime number finding (76.8% higher), physics (74.2% higher), and floating-point math (67.4% higher).

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents a clear split: the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every single benchmark in the comparison set. There are no benchmark categories where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 takes the lead. However, the nature of the wins varies significantly by workload type.

The Intel part dominates heavily in compute-intensive parallel workloads. Its multithread score of 36810 is more than double the AMD's 17492, a 52.5% delta. The physics test shows a particularly stark gap: Intel scores 3120 versus AMD's 806, a 74.2% advantage. This suggests the Intel processor is substantially better suited for simulation, rendering, and other tasks that scale with core count and thread count.

The floating-point math score reveals another major Intel advantage. Intel delivers 107884 versus AMD's 35118, a 67.4% delta. Integer math also favors Intel heavily: 139410 versus 62151, a 55.4% gap. These results indicate Intel's architecture handles mathematical throughput more efficiently, which matters for scientific computing and engineering workloads.

Data-centric tasks show consistent but slightly smaller Intel leads. Data compression scores 405885 for Intel versus 211289 for AMD, a 47.9% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 45098 versus AMD's 22382, a 50.4% advantage. Data encryption favors Intel at 22719 versus 13425, a 40.9% gap.

The smallest Intel advantage appears in single-threaded performance. Intel scores 3650 versus AMD's 3155, a 13.6% delta. This remains a clear win for Intel, but it is the closest contest in the entire set. For applications that rely primarily on single-core speed, the two processors are much closer in capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is more than double the AMD's, which helps explain its advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also includes ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, though with fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes a Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets mobile with its FP7 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700 for desktop systems.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts present the most obvious specification gap. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads. This doubling of execution resources underpins the Intel multi-threaded benchmark wins.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD base clock runs at 3.30 GHz, exceeding the Intel's 2.30 GHz base. However, the Intel boost clock reaches 5.70 GHz, well above the AMD's 4.55 GHz boost. The higher boost ceiling gives Intel the single-thread edge.

Thermal design power differs by almost a factor of two. The AMD part draws 35 watts, while the Intel part draws 65 watts. This reflects the mobile versus desktop market segment split.

Memory support shows Intel with broader compatibility. AMD supports only DDR5; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is available only on the Intel part.

Process nodes differ: AMD uses 6 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. The AMD die measures 210 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. PCIe generation favors Intel (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), though Intel provides fewer lanes (16 versus 20).

Release dates also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 launched on 2025-09-30, while the Intel Core 9 273PE launched on 2026-03-08. The Intel launch MSRP is $549; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 11 head-to-head tests, but the margins tell a nuanced story. The most extreme gap appears in prime number finding. Intel scores 203, AMD scores 47, a 76.8% delta. This test responds strongly to the Intel's combination of higher clock speed and more cores.

Physics simulation shows a similar pattern. Intel scores 3120 versus AMD's 806, a 74.2% delta. Physics workloads typically scale well with thread count, so Intel's 24 threads versus AMD's 12 threads provides a direct advantage.

Floating-point math delivers the third-largest gap. Intel scores 107884, AMD scores 35118, a 67.4% delta. This indicates Intel's execution units handle floating-point operations with substantially greater throughput.

Integer math favors Intel at 139410 versus 62151, a 55.4% delta. The multithread test shows Intel at 36810 versus 17492, a 52.5% delta. Random string sorting scores 45098 for Intel versus 22382 for AMD, a 50.4% delta.

Data compression shows Intel at 405885 versus 211289 for AMD, a 47.9% delta. Data encryption delivers Intel at 22719 versus 13425, a 40.9% delta. Extended instructions score 24630 for Intel versus 14675 for AMD, a 40.4% delta.

The closest contest is single-thread performance. Both single-thread tests (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) record identical scores: Intel at 3650, AMD at 3155, a 13.6% delta. While Intel still wins, the margin is far smaller than in multi-threaded tests, suggesting the AMD architecture offers competitive single-core efficiency despite its lower boost clock.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor across every measured category. Its average benchmark score of 49845 places it in the 90th percentile, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 34881 average and 84th percentile. The Intel part also sits near competitors like the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (delta of 0.1%) and Intel Core i5-14600KF (delta of 0.9%), while the AMD part aligns with the Intel Xeon 6349P (delta of 0%) and Intel Core 7 253PTE (delta of -0.2%).

For users running parallel workloads such as rendering, simulation, data compression, or scientific computing, the Intel Core 9 273PE offers decisive advantages. Its double core count and 24 threads, combined with a 36 MB L3 cache and 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver multithread scores more than 100% higher than the AMD part. The physics and floating-point results reinforce this strength.

For single-threaded applications, the gap narrows considerably. The Intel part still wins by 13.6%, but the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.55 GHz boost provide respectable single-core performance. The AMD part also operates at a much lower 35 watt TDP, which suits mobile deployments where power efficiency matters more than raw throughput.

The market segment split is clear from the data: the AMD Ryzen 5 150 targets mobile with its FP7 socket and 35 watt TDP, while the Intel Core 9 273PE targets desktop with Socket 1700 and 65 watts. Users needing maximum performance in desktop environments should favor the Intel part. Users prioritizing power efficiency and mobile form factors have a viable option in the AMD part, though they will sacrifice substantial multi-threaded capability. The data shows no scenario where the AMD processor wins a benchmark, so performance-sensitive buyers should select the Intel Core 9 273PE.