AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 9 273PE is heavily skewed toward the Intel part. Across all 11 head-to-head benchmark entries, the Intel Core 9 273PE records the higher score. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins zero comparisons. The average benchmark score for the Intel processor is 49,845, while the AMD processor averages 14,320. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, whereas the AMD part sits at the 69th percentile.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput, high single-core responsiveness, and heavy computational tasks. It delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, however, is a 15-watt mobile processor designed for efficient operation in thin-and-light systems. Its lower thermal envelope and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics make it suitable for portable machines where power draw and heat output are primary constraints. The data shows that the AMD part is not competitive with the Intel part in raw performance, but the two chips serve different market segments: one is a low-power mobile APU, the other is a desktop-class processor with a 65-watt thermal design.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also holds a significant advantage in single-threaded performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel part scores 3,650 against the AMD part's 2,136, a gap of 41.5 percent. This difference matters for everyday responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and tasks where one core carries most of the load. For users prioritizing performance per socket, the Intel part is the only rational option based on the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, using the Picasso codename and the Zen+ microarchitecture. It belongs to the 3000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The chip contains 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP5. The processor integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. Cache is organized as 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 3. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8. It was released in the database with a production status of Active.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, using the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 9 generation. It contains 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The launch MSRP is $549. The part number is SA4QD, and it was released in the database with a production status of Active.

The architectural gap is substantial. The Intel part has three times as many cores and six times as many threads. Its L3 cache is nine times larger. Its memory bandwidth is more than double. The process node is smaller (10 nm versus 12 nm), although the Intel part consumes over four times the thermal design power. The AMD part uses a smaller die and integrates fewer transistors, which aligns with its lower power target. The Intel part supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part does not. The Intel part also supports DDR5, whereas the AMD part is limited to DDR4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark multi-thread benchmark shows the Intel Core 9 273PE scoring 36,810 against the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 7,071. The Intel part leads by 80.8 percent. This result reflects the core and thread count advantage, as well as the higher boost clock.

In the PassMark integer math test, the Intel part scores 139,410 versus 26,321 for the AMD part, a lead of 81.1 percent. The floating-point math test shows an even larger gap: 107,884 for Intel versus 12,707 for AMD, a difference of 88.2 percent. These two tests indicate that the Intel part is far stronger in arithmetic-heavy workloads such as scientific computing, financial modeling, and simulation.

The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and vector processing performance, shows the Intel part at 24,630 against the AMD part's 3,274. That is a lead of 86.7 percent. The Intel part's support for modern instruction sets and its higher core count contribute to this result.

Data compression performance follows the same pattern. The Intel part scores 405,885 in the PassMark data compression test, while the AMD part scores 87,380. The Intel lead is 78.5 percent. Data encryption shows 22,719 for Intel versus 5,580 for AMD, a gap of 75.4 percent. Random string sorting shows 45,098 for Intel versus 10,414 for AMD, a difference of 76.9 percent.

The find prime numbers test produces the largest relative gap. The Intel part scores 203, while the AMD part scores 21. That is a lead of 89.7 percent. The physics test, which is often sensitive to multi-threaded performance, shows 3,120 for Intel versus 483 for AMD, a gap of 84.5 percent.

Single-threaded performance is the closest comparison, but the Intel part still wins decisively. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel part scores 3,650 and the AMD part scores 2,136. The gap is 41.5 percent. This confirms that even in lightly threaded scenarios, the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz provides a major advantage over the AMD part's 3.70 GHz boost.

Across the 11 head-to-head entries, the Intel Core 9 273PE records the higher score in every test. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not win a single benchmark. The smallest margin is in single-threaded performance, where the Intel part leads by 41.5 percent. All other margins are between 75.4 percent and 89.7 percent.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14,320. The Intel part is also at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. This difference directly explains the large multi-threaded performance gap in the recorded benchmarks.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports dual-channel DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part provides more than double the memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. This contributes to the Intel part's 41.5 percent lead in the single-thread benchmark.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 9 273PE leads by 89.7 percent. The Intel part scores 203, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 21.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins every benchmark in the database comparison. There is no workload category in the recorded data where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U takes the lead. Therefore, the analysis of where each one wins must be framed by the benchmark results and the architectural characteristics recorded for each part.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in multi-threaded throughput. The PassMark multi-thread score of 36,810 versus 7,071 shows a massive advantage in parallel workloads. This includes video rendering, 3D modeling, compilation, data analysis, and any task that can use 24 threads. The physics test score of 3,120 versus 483 reinforces this pattern. The Intel part also wins in integer math, floating-point math, and extended instructions, making it the stronger choice for computational workloads such as scientific simulation, financial risk modeling, and engineering analysis.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in single-threaded performance. The single-thread score of 3,650 versus 2,136 indicates faster response in everyday applications, web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software that does not scale across cores. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz is the highest among the two parts, and the data confirms that this translates into real performance gains.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in memory-intensive workloads. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s, combined with support for DDR5 and ECC memory, gives it an edge in databases, large-scale data processing, and virtualized environments. The data compression and encryption scores reflect this advantage: 405,885 versus 87,380 in compression, and 22,719 versus 5,580 in encryption.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not win any benchmark. Its role in the database is defined by its thermal envelope and integrated graphics. The 15-watt thermal design power positions it for systems where power efficiency is critical, such as thin-and-light laptops, fanless designs, and portable devices. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide a graphical output capability without a discrete GPU, which is suitable for basic display tasks, video playback, and light 2D workloads. The AMD part also uses the smaller die at 210 mm² and integrates 4,940 million transistors, which aligns with its lower power target.

In terms of market segment, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Intel Core 9 273PE is classified as a Desktop processor. This distinction matters. The AMD part is designed for battery-powered devices where heat dissipation is limited. The Intel part is designed for desktop systems with active cooling and access to a power supply. Users who require portability and long battery life would select the AMD part despite its lower performance. Users who require maximum performance, regardless of power draw, would select the Intel part.

The nearest rivals in the database provide additional context. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U sits close to the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, which has an average score of 14,336, a difference of 0.1 percent. It also sits near the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277, the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14,232, and the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14,185. These are all processors with average scores within 1 percent of the AMD part. The Intel Core 9 273PE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 49,796, the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,394, the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50,398, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 50,448. The Intel part is within 1.2 percent of these processors, confirming that it performs far above the AMD part's competitor class.

The data does not support any scenario in which the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U outperforms the Intel Core 9 273PE. The only meaningful distinction in favor of the AMD part is its lower thermal design power of 15 watts, which allows for quieter, cooler, and more portable system designs. The Intel part, with a 65-watt thermal design power, demands more substantial cooling and power delivery. For any user whose primary concern is performance, the benchmark results point unambiguously to the Intel Core 9 273PE. For any user whose primary concern is mobility and efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U remains a viable option, but it sacrifices all performance categories in the recorded data.