AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core 9 273PE, which takes 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins 4 tests, but those victories are concentrated in specific workloads where its architecture holds a clear edge.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 4417 against AMD's 2183.5, a 50.6% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 single-core: Intel leads 445 to 342, a 23.1% gap. Intel's boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus AMD's 5.40 GHz likely explains part of this, though the database records only the final scores.

Multi-threaded rendering also favors Intel heavily. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31288 versus AMD's 17528.5, a 44% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel ahead 3153 to 2691, a 14.7% gap. These results align with Intel's 12 cores and 24 threads versus AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Floating-point math is another Intel stronghold. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 107884 versus AMD's 60081, a 44.3% advantage. Integer math follows the same trend: Intel scores 139410 against AMD's 89918, a 35.5% lead. Physics simulation also goes Intel's way, 3120 to 2012, a 35.5% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X does fight back in several PassMark subtests. Its single-thread score of 4570 beats Intel's 3650 by 25.2%. This is a notable reversal given Intel's single-core win in Cinebench. Extended instructions favor AMD by 13.8% (28023 vs 24630). Prime number finding favors AMD by 14.8% (233 vs 203). These three wins, plus the duplicate single-thread result, form AMD's entire victory set.

Data compression and encryption both go to Intel. Compression: Intel 405885 vs AMD 341021, a 16% gap. Encryption: Intel 22719 vs AMD 16638, a 26.8% gap. Random string sorting also favors Intel, 45098 to 35946, a 20.3% difference.

The overall multithread score tells the story clearly. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 36810 versus AMD's 30027, an 18.4% gap. Intel's average benchmark score of 49845 versus AMD's 29713 confirms the hierarchy. Intel sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 81st percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor in the majority of measured workloads. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration delivers substantial multi-threaded advantages, and its single-core Cinebench results are far ahead. The Intel part also holds the higher percentile ranking, 90th versus 81st.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is not without merit, but its wins are narrow in scope. It leads in PassMark single-thread testing by a wide margin, and it handles extended instructions and prime number calculations better. These are real advantages, but they do not offset Intel's dominance across rendering, math, compression, and encryption.

For users who rely on Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its 50.6% lead in R23 single-core and 44% lead in R23 multi-core are decisive. For those who prioritize PassMark single-thread performance, the AMD part delivers a 25.2% advantage. No other AMD win exceeds 14.8%.

The Intel Core 9 273PE also benefits from a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz vs 5.40 GHz) and twice the core count. Its larger L3 cache (36 MB shared vs 32 MB shared) and larger L2 cache (2 MB per core vs 1 MB per core) support its performance profile. The AMD part counters with a smaller process node (4 nm vs 10 nm) and a higher base clock (3.90 GHz vs 2.30 GHz), but the measured results favor Intel overall.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 9 273PE wins in rendering, mathematical computation, data handling, and physics simulation. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core and single-core tests all go to Intel, with margins ranging from 14.7% to 50.6%. PassMark floating point and integer math show Intel ahead by 44.3% and 35.5% respectively. Physics simulation follows with a 35.5% lead. Data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins between 16% and 26.8%.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins in single-thread PassMark testing, a 25.2% advantage. Extended instructions go to AMD by 13.8%, and prime number finding goes to AMD by 14.8%. These are the only categories where AMD comes out ahead, and all three are PassMark subtests rather than Cinebench or 3DMark results.

The pattern suggests AMD's Zen 5 architecture excels at instruction-level efficiency and certain integer operations, while Intel's larger core count and higher clock speeds dominate throughput-heavy workloads. The data does not show any 3DMark tests for the Intel part, so comparisons there are not possible from the recorded information.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE. It scores 4417 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus AMD's 2183.5, a 50.6% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 445 versus AMD's 342, a 23.1% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. It scores 4570 in PassMark single-thread versus Intel's 3650, a 25.2% advantage.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31288 versus AMD's 17528.5, a 44% difference. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads 3153 to 2691, a 14.7% gap.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

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 9600X has an average of 29713. Intel sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs; AMD sits at the 81st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs as well: AMD provides 32 MB shared, Intel provides 36 MB shared. Neither part includes 3D V-Cache.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001405; the Intel part's is SA4QD.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 12 cores. Thread count: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 24 threads. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.90 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.40 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

L2 cache per core: AMD provides 1 MB, Intel provides 2 MB. L3 cache shared: AMD provides 32 MB, Intel provides 36 MB. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe lanes: AMD has 24 Gen 5 lanes, Intel has 16 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. Release date: AMD launched 2024-08-07, Intel launched 2026-03-08. Launch MSRP: AMD is $279, Intel is $549.