AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PE across every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does not claim a single win among the eleven recorded tests, with the Intel part taking all of them. The margins vary widely by workload, but the overall pattern is consistent: the Intel Core 9 273PE delivers substantially higher scores in each category.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math, where the Intel part scores 107,884 against the AMD part’s 34,511. That is a 68% deficit for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the most lopsided result in the entire table. Integer math follows a similar but slightly less severe trajectory, with the Intel part at 139,410 versus 60,033, a 56.9% difference. These two results indicate that the Intel processor handles raw arithmetic throughput at a level the AMD chip does not approach.

Memory-sensitive workloads also show a major separation. In data compression, the Intel Core 9 273PE records 405,885 against 230,392 for the AMD part, a 43.2% deficit. Random string sorting shows a 47.5% gap, with Intel at 45,098 and AMD at 23,675. Data encryption is closer in relative terms but still favors Intel, 22,719 versus 13,967, a 38.5% difference. Extended instructions produce a 35.3% gap, with Intel at 24,630 and AMD at 15,925.

The multithread score, a common summary of overall throughput, gives Intel a 44.7% advantage: 36,810 versus 20,363. That is a large absolute difference, but not the largest in the set. The physics test shows a smaller relative edge, with Intel at 3,120 and AMD at 2,282, a 26.9% gap. Prime number finding produces the narrowest margin in the table, with Intel at 203 versus AMD at 170, a 16.3% difference.

Single-thread performance, often a predictor of responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks, also favors Intel clearly. The recorded single-thread score is 3,650 for Intel versus 2,941 for AMD, a 19.4% gap. Both the single_thread and singlethread entries confirm the same result, so there is no ambiguity in that measurement.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data provides no use case where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D comes out ahead. Every recorded test, from compression to physics to single-thread, lands in favor of the Intel Core 9 273PE. The AMD part’s closest relative performance appears in prime number finding, where the gap is only 16.3%, but even there the Intel part still wins.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is particularly strong in workloads that stress floating-point and integer math. The 68% lead in floating-point math and the 56.9% lead in integer math suggest that compute-heavy tasks, such as scientific simulations or large data transformations, will see the largest benefit from choosing Intel. The 47.5% advantage in random string sorting and the 43.2% advantage in data compression point to strong memory subsystem performance, which is relevant for database or archive workloads.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part holds a 19.4% lead, which is smaller than the multithread gap but still meaningful. The multithread score shows a 44.7% advantage, indicating that the Intel part scales better across its additional cores and threads. The physics score, which often reflects game physics or similar parallel simulations, gives Intel a 26.9% edge.

In short, the Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every category where the database records a measurement. There is no recorded scenario where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D takes the lead.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for anyone comparing these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all eleven head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 16.3% to 68%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does not win a single category in the recorded measurements.

The Intel part also holds a higher overall benchmark percentile, sitting at the 90th percentile versus the AMD part’s 85th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 49,845, while the AMD part averages 37,018. That is a 34.5% difference in the average score, which aligns with the head-to-head results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does have a niche appeal based on its lower core count and 3D V-Cache style configuration, but the recorded data does not show any test where that configuration produces a win. The Intel part delivers higher scores in every measured workload.

For a user who needs the fastest recorded performance in the database across these specific tests, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the only choice. The AMD part may still be relevant for platform-specific reasons, such as Socket AM4 compatibility, but the benchmark results do not support a performance-based recommendation for the AMD chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in this comparison?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all eleven head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D wins zero.

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

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 107,884 versus 34,511 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a 68% deficit for the AMD part.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE records a single-thread score of 3,650, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D records 2,941. That is a 19.4% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the multithread score difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36,810 in the multithread test, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 20,363. The Intel part leads by 44.7%.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits at the 85th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any specific workload?

A: No. The recorded data shows no test where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D beats the Intel Core 9 273PE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences do not directly translate to performance in the recorded data, but they do affect the underlying design.

The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. That doubling of cores and threads explains part of the multithread performance gap. The AMD part’s L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is larger than the Intel part’s 36 MB shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively, versus 64 KB and 512 KB per core for AMD.

The AMD part uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part includes integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part sits on Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part’s boost clock is substantially higher, which aligns with its single-thread advantage.

The AMD part has a TDP of 105 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. Despite the lower TDP, the Intel part delivers higher scores in every recorded test. The AMD part is unlocked for multiplier adjustment, while the Intel part is locked.

The AMD part has a die size of 74 mm², while the Intel part does not have a recorded die size. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001504, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QD. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part does not have a recorded launch MSRP.

The AMD part supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part’s memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, and the Intel part’s is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ as well: the AMD part was released on 2025-06-04, and the Intel part on 2026-03-08.