AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the direct comparison, winning 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D secures only a single win. The largest margin belongs to Intel in floating-point math, where the 273PE scores 107884 against the 7500X3D's 43594, a 59.6% advantage. Integer math shows a similarly decisive gap: 139410 versus 70774, a 49.2% lead. These two results alone establish the Intel part as the stronger raw-compute processor in the database.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. The Intel Core 9 273PE records 36810 in the PassMark multithread test, while the AMD chip manages 25047, putting Intel 32% ahead. Data compression heavily favors Intel as well: 405885 versus 271649, a 33.1% margin. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 26.8% (45098 against 32999). Data encryption sees Intel ahead by 30.5% (22719 versus 15797). The extended instructions test gives Intel a 17% edge (24630 versus 20455). Physics simulation results in a more modest Intel win: 3120 versus 2779, a 10.9% difference.

Single-thread performance is the closest race. The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3494, a 4.3% gap. This slim margin suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are nearly comparable, but Intel still holds the edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's only victory comes in the find prime numbers test, scoring 221 against Intel's 203, an 8.9% lead. This single win highlights a narrow niche where the AMD architecture's cache configuration provides a measurable advantage, but it does little to offset the broad Intel dominance across the other ten tests.

In aggregate benchmark scoring, the Intel part also leads. The 273PE posts an average benchmark score of 49845, while the 7500X3D averages 44573. The Intel processor sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, the AMD at the 89th. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% ahead), while the Intel Core i5-14600 trails the 7500X3D by 0.7%. For the Intel part, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core i5-14600KF trails by 0.9%, the Intel Core i9-13980HX is 1.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 sits 1.2% ahead. These narrow deltas place both processors in a tightly contested performance tier, although the Intel part ends up slightly higher overall.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 11,270 million transistors into a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part doubles the core count to 12 cores and 24 threads. This explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. Base clocks favor AMD at 4.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.30 GHz, but boost clocks reverse the order: Intel reaches 5.70 GHz, AMD tops out at 4.50 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's 96 MB L3 is nearly triple the Intel part's 36 MB, a configuration that likely contributes to its single win in the prime number test where large working sets benefit from big caches.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part fits AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip belongs to the 7000 series, the Intel part has no listed series designation. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001904; the Intel part's is SA4QD.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in almost every measurable category. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a decisive advantage in heavily parallel workloads, confirmed by the 32% multithread lead and the 49.2% integer math margin. Floating-point math, often important in scientific and rendering tasks, favors Intel by 59.6%. Data compression and encryption, common in file archiving and security applications, both go to Intel by margins above 30%. Extended instruction workloads, which exercise modern SIMD and cryptographic instruction sets, also favor Intel by 17%. Random string sorting, a proxy for sorting-heavy data processing, shows Intel ahead by 26.8%. Physics simulation, relevant to game physics and some engineering workloads, gives Intel a 10.9% edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins only the find prime numbers test, with an 8.9% margin. This test is known for being sensitive to cache size and latency, and the AMD chip's 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely explains the result. The AMD processor also offers a much lower base clock of 4.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.30 GHz, which may benefit workloads that spend extended time at base frequency, although the boost clock advantage sits with Intel.

For single-threaded tasks, the difference is small. The 4.3% Intel lead in single-thread score means that everyday applications with limited parallelism will perform similarly on both, with a slight edge to Intel. The AMD part's smaller core count, however, means that any workload that scales across cores will quickly favor the Intel chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36810 in the PassMark multithread test versus 25047 for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, a 32% advantage.

Q: In which single test does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D win?

A: The AMD chip wins the find prime numbers test with a score of 221 against Intel's 203, an 8.9% margin.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 36 MB for the Intel Core 9 273PE.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3494, a 4.3% Intel lead.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 9 273PE for any workload that benefits from parallel processing. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it delivers a 32% multithread advantage and a 49.2% integer math lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D. The 59.6% floating-point margin makes it the stronger choice for compute-heavy applications. Its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus 89th for the AMD part, confirms its higher standing in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D remains relevant for users who prioritize cache-sensitive single-thread tasks. Its 96 MB of L3 cache produces a win in the prime number test and keeps single-thread performance within 4.3% of the Intel chip. Its lower base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 2.30 GHz may also appeal to scenarios where sustained base-frequency operation is common. However, the AMD part offers only 6 cores and 12 threads, limiting its ceiling in threaded workloads.

Users who run heavily threaded software, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or large-scale data processing, should select the Intel Core 9 273PE based on its broad benchmark dominance. Users whose workloads are dominated by cache-sensitive single-threaded loops, and who prefer the AMD platform, will find the Ryzen 5 7500X3D adequate, but the data shows it loses to Intel in nine of the ten remaining tests. The Intel part is the stronger overall processor in the recorded measurements.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raphael | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache (per core) | 64 KB | 80 KB |

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

| L3 cache (shared) | 96 MB | 36 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2025-11-11 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | $549 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |