AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G manages only 2 wins. The Intel part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits in the 76th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PE is 49,845, compared to 24,089 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G, a gap of roughly 107 percent.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G should be selected by users who prioritize single-threaded PassMark performance and a desktop platform with unlocked multiplier support. Its 2 wins both come in PassMark single-thread tests, where it scores 3,878 against Intel's 3,650, a 6.2 percent advantage. The AMD part also uses the AM5 socket with an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, whereas the Intel part is locked.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the choice for multithreaded workloads, data compression, encryption, floating-point math, and physics simulations. It wins every Cinebench test, all but one PassMark multithreaded test, and every computational workload except single-thread PassMark. With 12 cores and 24 threads against AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, the Intel part delivers substantially higher throughput in heavily threaded scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins exclusively in PassMark single-thread tests. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries record 3,878 for AMD against 3,650 for Intel, a 6.2 percent margin. This indicates the Zen 4 architecture in the AMD part has a slight edge in lightly threaded integer workloads as measured by PassMark, despite the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins every other recorded benchmark. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 31,288 against AMD's 21,503, a 31.3 percent advantage. The same 31.3 percent delta appears across Cinebench R15 multicore, R20 multicore, and PassMark multithread, suggesting a consistent scaling advantage in threaded workloads. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows Intel at 445 against AMD's 305, a 31.5 percent lead. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows Intel at 1,855 versus 1,274, and Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 4,417 versus 3,035, both at 31.3 percent deltas.

In PassMark workloads, the Intel advantage varies widely. Floating-point math shows Intel at 107,884 against AMD's 47,919, a 55.6 percent lead, the largest gap in the entire dataset. Physics shows Intel at 3,120 versus 1,450, a 53.5 percent lead. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 203 against 96, a 52.7 percent lead. Integer math shows Intel at 139,410 versus 77,042, a 44.7 percent lead. Data compression shows Intel at 405,885 against 293,306, a 27.7 percent lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 22,719 versus 17,181, a 24.4 percent lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 45,098 against 35,067, a 22.2 percent lead. Extended instructions shows the smallest Intel win at 24,630 versus 22,610, an 8.2 percent lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses Intel's 10 nm process; the database records no transistor count or die size for this part.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, but a lower base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 4.30 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ in size and organization. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has more total cache at every level, which contributes to its lead in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. The Intel part has slightly higher memory bandwidth despite supporting older DDR4 modules.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Gen 5 offers higher per-lane bandwidth for expansion cards, though the AMD part offers more total lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no integrated graphics benchmarks for either part, so relative iGPU performance cannot be assessed from this data.

Sockets and platform positioning differ. AMD uses Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, indicated by the part number 100-000001237. Intel uses Socket 1700 with a locked multiplier, indicated by part number SA4QD. The AMD part is from the 8000 series with the Zen 4 Phoenix architecture. The Intel part is from the Core 9 series with the Bartlett Lake codename. Release dates differ as well: the AMD part launched on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part launched on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $229.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 3,878 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3,650. AMD leads by 6.2 percent.

Q: How large is the Intel Core 9 273PE's lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: Intel scores 31,288 against AMD's 21,503, a 31.3 percent advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G win any multithreaded benchmarks?

A: No. The AMD part wins only the two PassMark single-thread tests. Intel wins every Cinebench multicore test and every PassMark multithreaded workload.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G does not.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark floating-point math?

A: Intel scores 107,884 against AMD's 47,919, a 55.6 percent lead. This is the largest performance gap of any recorded benchmark between the two parts.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G boosts to 5.00 GHz. Despite this, AMD wins PassMark single-thread tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the Cinebench suite with a uniform 31.3 percent margin across most tests. Cinebench R15 multicore shows Intel at 3,153 against AMD's 2,167. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows Intel at 445 against AMD's 305, a 31.5 percent lead, the largest single-core Cinebench gap. Cinebench R20 multicore shows Intel at 13,140 versus 9,031. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows Intel at 1,855 versus 1,274. Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel at 31,288 versus 21,503. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 4,417 versus 3,035. The consistency of the 31.3 percent delta across multicore tests indicates that the Intel part scales its advantage evenly as thread counts increase, rather than showing a peak at a specific workload size.

PassMark results reveal where the Intel part's advantage is largest and smallest. The biggest Intel win comes in floating-point math at 107,884 versus 47,919, a 55.6 percent margin. This workload benefits from the Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, as floating-point math typically scales well with core count. Physics follows closely at 3,120 versus 1,450, a 53.5 percent lead. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 203 against 96, a 52.7 percent lead. Integer math shows Intel at 139,410 versus 77,042, a 44.7 percent lead. These four workloads all show Intel leads above 40 percent, indicating strong scaling in compute-heavy tasks.

The smallest Intel wins come in extended instructions and random string sorting. Extended instructions shows Intel at 24,630 versus 22,610, an 8.2 percent lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 45,098 versus 35,067, a 22.2 percent lead. Data compression shows Intel at 405,885 versus 293,306, a 27.7 percent lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 22,719 versus 17,181, a 24.4 percent lead. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 36,810 versus 25,294, a 31.3 percent lead, matching the Cinebench multicore delta exactly.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G's only wins are the two PassMark single-thread tests, both scoring 3,878 against Intel's 3,650. The 6.2 percent margin is modest but consistent across both database entries, which record identical scores. This suggests the AMD part's Zen 4 architecture delivers better per-thread PassMark performance despite lower boost clocks and fewer cores. The Intel part's single-thread Cinebench scores are higher across all three Cinebench versions, so the AMD single-thread win does not extend to the Cinebench suite.

The nearest rivals for each part provide context for these results. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G sits within 1 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, Intel Core i5-13400, and Intel Core i7-1360P in average benchmark score. The Intel Core 9 273PE sits within 1.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, Intel Core i5-14600KF, Intel Core i9-13980HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all higher-end parts, reflecting its 90th percentile standing, while the AMD part's nearest rivals are midrange mobile and desktop parts, reflecting its 76th percentile standing.