AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average benchmark score of 49,845, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X records 37,943. The Intel part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 34.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X's score of 20,485. This is the largest multi-core performance gap recorded between the two parts.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in PassMark single-thread with a score of 4,654, which is 27.5% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PE's score of 3,650. The same delta appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread record.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 5.50 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has a higher L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a launch MSRP of $359, and the Intel Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549.

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins 7. The Intel part's average score of 49,845 is roughly 31% higher than the AMD part's 37,943, and it holds a higher percentile ranking at 90 versus 86.

The Intel processor dominates in multi-threaded rendering and heavy compute workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 is 34.5% ahead, and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 445 is 22.2% ahead. It also leads in floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, and data encryption. For users running CPU-bound rendering, scientific calculations, or physics-heavy tasks, the Intel part is the stronger choice based on the recorded data.

The AMD processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing by 27.5%, and it leads in extended instruction throughput by 43.4%, data compression by 7.7%, and random string sorting by 3.7%. It also edges out the Intel part in PassMark multi-thread by 1% despite having fewer cores and threads. The AMD part's PassMark single-thread score of 4,654 versus 3,650 suggests it handles lightly threaded workloads with higher efficiency. For applications that depend on strong per-core performance or instruction-heavy code, the AMD processor shows clear advantages.

The processor choice depends on workload type. The Intel Core 9 273PE suits users who prioritize raw multi-core throughput and higher thread counts. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X suits users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, data compression, and extended instruction execution. The Intel part also carries a higher launch MSRP at $549 versus $359 for the AMD part, but the database records no performance-per-cost metrics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core 9 273PE appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 31,288 against the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X's 20,485, a 34.5% lead. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 4,417 versus 2,211, a 49.9% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 445 against 346, a 22.2% lead, while the Cinebench R15 multi-core result is nearly even: the AMD part scores 3,178 versus 3,153, a 0.8% win.

In PassMark floating-point math, the Intel part scores 107,884 versus 78,999, a 26.8% lead. PassMark physics shows a 28.2% lead for Intel with 3,120 versus 2,241. PassMark integer math gives Intel a 13.8% lead at 139,410 versus 120,142. PassMark data encryption shows a narrow 4% lead for Intel at 22,719 versus 21,815. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel a 5.4% lead at 203 versus 192.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts its largest win in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 35,318 versus 24,630, a 43.4% lead. PassMark single-thread gives AMD a 27.5% lead at 4,654 versus 3,650, and the duplicate singlethread record confirms the same margin. PassMark data compression goes to AMD at 437,140 versus 405,885, a 7.7% lead. PassMark random string sorting gives AMD a 3.7% lead at 46,782 versus 45,098. PassMark multi-thread is close: AMD scores 37,161 versus 36,810, a 1% lead.

The benchmark results show a clear split. The Intel part wins the rendering benchmarks decisively, while the AMD part wins the single-thread PassMark test and several data-oriented workloads. The two processors trade wins in multi-thread PassMark, where AMD holds a slim 1% edge despite the Intel part having 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 3.80 GHz, and the Intel part runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks show the opposite pattern: the AMD part boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz.

Both processors have a TDP of 65. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel part has a 10 nm process node from Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm², while the database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001404, and the Intel part's part number is SA4QD. The AMD part released on 2024-08-07, while the Intel part released on 2026-03-08.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X belongs to the 9000 series with the Zen 5 architecture and the Granite Ridge codename. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process with 8,315 million transistors and a 70.6 mm² die size. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process with no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core. The AMD part has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither part has 3D V-Cache recorded.

The AMD part is built on Zen 5, which the database records as a 9000 series desktop part with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part is a Core 9 generation Bartlett Lake desktop part with a locked multiplier. The AMD part integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730. Both parts are active in production and target the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core both go to Intel by large margins, 34.5% and 49.9% respectively. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to Intel by 22.2%. The Intel part also wins in floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, data encryption, and prime number finding. These results indicate that the Intel part handles compute-heavy, multi-threaded, and math-intensive tasks with higher throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in single-threaded PassMark testing by 27.5%, which is its second-largest margin after extended instructions. The AMD part leads in extended instructions by 43.4%, data compression by 7.7%, and random string sorting by 3.7%. It also holds a narrow 1% lead in PassMark multi-thread despite having fewer cores and threads. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result goes to AMD by 0.8%, a slim margin.

The database records 7 wins for the AMD part and 8 wins for the Intel part across the head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel part's wins are concentrated in rendering and math-heavy workloads, while the AMD part's wins are concentrated in single-thread efficiency, data compression, and instruction-heavy code. Users running Cinebench-style rendering or floating-point calculations would see the Intel part ahead, while users running single-threaded PassMark tests or data compression workloads would see the AMD part ahead.