AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two desktop processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 5 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PE wins 10. The overall average benchmark scores confirm the separation: the Intel part averages 49,845 points and sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part averages 33,089 points and sits at the 83rd percentile.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is clearly the stronger multi-threaded processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,288 beats the AMD's 17,128 by 45.3%. It also wins in floating point math, integer math, physics, prime number finding, and compression work. The Intel chip's 12 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has narrower but real strengths. It wins single-thread PassMark (3,928 vs 3,650, a 7.6% edge), extended instruction workloads by 18%, data encryption by 0.5%, and random string sorting by 2.1%. Its integrated Radeon 780M graphics are significantly more capable than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, which matters for systems without a discrete GPU.

The data does not support a single universal recommendation. For compute-heavy rendering, physics simulation, or math processing, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the choice. For single-thread responsiveness, encryption work, and systems leaning on integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has measurable advantages. The Intel part costs more at launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD launched at $329, but the benchmark data shows the Intel part delivering roughly 45% more average score for its higher price point.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates in rendering and physics workloads. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3,153 beats the AMD's 2,693 by 14.6%. The R23 multicore gap grows to 45.3%. In PassMark physics, the Intel score of 3,120 is nearly double the AMD's 1,647, a 47.2% difference. Floating point math shows a 40.8% Intel advantage (107,884 vs 63,815). Integer math follows with a 26% margin (139,410 vs 103,107). Prime number finding favors Intel by 49.3% (203 vs 103). Data compression is closer, with Intel ahead by only 4.7% (405,885 vs 386,811). The overall PassMark multithread score confirms the pattern: Intel at 36,810 versus AMD at 31,690, a 13.9% win.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in specific single-thread and specialized workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,928 beats Intel's 3,650 by 7.6%. Extended instructions show an 18% AMD advantage (29,067 vs 24,630). Data encryption is essentially tied but favors AMD by 0.5% (22,842 vs 22,719). Random string sorting goes to AMD by 2.1% (46,025 vs 45,098). These are smaller margins than Intel's wins, but they indicate the Zen 4 architecture handles certain instruction patterns more efficiently.

Cinebench single-core results tell a different story than PassMark single-thread. Intel wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 35.7% (445 vs 286) and R23 single-core by 58.9% (4,417 vs 1,817). The divergence between PassMark and Cinebench single-thread results suggests workload-specific behavior rather than a universal single-core advantage for either chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Phoenix codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process, with 12 cores and 24 threads. Its cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has both a larger L3 pool and more L2 per core.

The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded. The AMD chip draws the same 65 W TDP as the Intel part despite the process advantage, which suggests the Intel design uses its larger core count to compensate for the older node.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC enabled. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel platform provides a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

The integrated graphics are a major differentiator. AMD includes Radeon 780M graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD solution is designed for serious integrated graphics performance, while the Intel solution is more basic. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip is locked. The AMD uses Socket AM5; the Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates are far apart: the AMD launched in January 2024, the Intel in March 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 17,128, a 45.3% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread by 7.6%, extended instructions by 18%, data encryption by 0.5%, and random string sorting by 2.1%.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses Radeon 780M graphics. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD solution is the more capable integrated graphics option.

Q: What is the difference in socket and PCIe support?

A: The AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 4 and 20 lanes. The Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark win for Intel is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 4,417 against the AMD's 1,817, a 58.9% margin. The next biggest is R23 multicore at 45.3% (31,288 vs 17,128). Prime number finding shows a 49.3% Intel advantage (203 vs 103). Physics follows at 47.2% (3,120 vs 1,647). Floating point math is 40.8% in Intel's favor (107,884 vs 63,815). Cinebench R15 single-core gives Intel a 35.7% win (445 vs 286). Integer math is 26% Intel (139,410 vs 103,107). Cinebench R15 multicore is 14.6% Intel (3,153 vs 2,693). PassMark multithread is 13.9% Intel (36,810 vs 31,690). Data compression is the closest Intel win at 4.7% (405,885 vs 386,811).

The AMD wins are smaller but consistent. PassMark single-thread shows 7.6% AMD (3,928 vs 3,650). Extended instructions show 18% AMD (29,067 vs 24,630). Random string sorting is 2.1% AMD (46,025 vs 45,098). Data encryption is 0.5% AMD (22,842 vs 22,719). The AMD's overall PassMark multithread score of 31,690 trails Intel's 36,810, but the AMD still outperforms its nearest rivals in the database, which include the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33,079.

The Intel part's nearest rivals show its competitive position. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, just 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, 0.9% behind. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398, 1.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, 1.2% ahead. The Intel Core 9 273PE sits in a tight cluster with those parts, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G sits in a cluster of its own at the 33,000-point level.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. Core count: AMD 8, Intel 12. Thread count: AMD 16, Intel 24. Base clock: AMD 4.20 GHz, Intel 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.70 GHz. Process node: AMD 4 nm TSMC, Intel 10 nm Intel. Transistors: AMD 25,000 million, Intel not recorded. Die size: AMD 178 mm², Intel not recorded. L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 2 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 36 MB shared. Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD 83.2 GB/s, Intel 89.6 GB/s. ECC: AMD no, Intel yes. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M, Intel UHD Graphics 730. Socket: AMD AM5, Intel 1700. Multiplier: AMD unlocked, Intel locked. Launch MSRP: AMD $329, Intel $549. Release date: AMD January 2024, Intel March 2026. Architecture generation: AMD Zen 4 Phoenix, Intel Bartlett Lake. The TDP is identical at 65 W. The market segment and production status are the same: desktop, active.