AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel Core 9 273PE occupy different corners of the database: the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Their average benchmark scores are 44309 and 49845, placing them at the 88th and 90th percentiles against all CPUs. In the direct head-to-head dataset, Intel wins 13 comparisons and AMD wins 4. Against nearest rivals, AMD's average is 0.1% below the Intel Core i9-13950HX and 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-13600; Intel's average is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, while sitting 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel part sweeps the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 3153 against AMD's 1579, a delta of -49.9%. In R15 singlecore, Intel scores 445 against 222, a delta of -50.1%. R20 multicore repeats the pattern: 13140 vs 6583, delta -49.9%. R20 singlecore is 1855 vs 929, delta -49.9%. R23 multicore is 31288 vs 15674, delta -49.9%, and R23 singlecore is 4417 vs 2212, delta -49.9%. Every Cinebench result is therefore a decisive Intel win, with deltas of -49.9% or -50.1%.

Intel also wins the PassMark math and system tests. Data encryption goes to Intel at 22719 vs 19926 (-12.3%). Find prime numbers is 203 vs 165 (-18.7%). Floating point math is 107884 vs 71105 (-34.1%). Integer math is 139410 vs 107046 (-23.2%). PassMark multithread is 36810 vs 33705 (-8.4%). Physics is 3120 vs 1889 (-39.5%). Random string sorting is 45098 vs 43725 (-3%).

AMD's wins are fewer but distinct. PassMark extended instructions is 33873 vs 24630, a 37.5% advantage, AMD's largest margin in the dataset. PassMark single-thread and the duplicate singlethread entry both record 4060 vs 3650, an 11.2% edge. Data compression is extremely close: 406505 vs 405885, a 0.2% margin. These are the only four winning entries for AMD in the head-to-head set.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark wins split into two clear groups. Intel holds every Cinebench comparison. Intel also holds PassMark encryption, prime finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. Those are compute-heavy, math-oriented workloads, and the Intel part's 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.70 GHz boost, and 36 MB shared L3 cache appear in its specification profile.

AMD holds PassMark single-thread, extended instructions, and data compression. The AMD profile uses 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost, 32 MB shared L3, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The data compression result is nearly even, with AMD ahead by 0.2%, while extended instructions gives AMD a 37.5% margin. Single-thread PassMark gives AMD an 11.2% margin. For workloads resembling the Cinebench tests or the PassMark math/physics tests, the data points to Intel. For instruction-extension, compression, or PassMark single-thread workloads, the data points to AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: Intel Core 9 273PE records 49845, against 44309 for AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. Intel ranks at the 90th percentile and AMD at the 88th percentile.

Q: How large is Intel's Cinebench R23 lead?

A: In R23 multicore, Intel scores 31288 and AMD scores 15674, with a delta of -49.9%. In R23 singlecore, Intel scores 4417 and AMD scores 2212, also with a delta of -49.9%.

Q: Which CPU wins PassMark data compression?

A: AMD wins by a narrow margin: 406505 vs 405885, a delta of 0.2%.

Q: What are the memory configurations?

A: AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel also has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3, while AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70, while AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 boosts to 5.00. AMD's base clock is 3.60, while Intel's base clock is 2.30.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.60 | 2.30 |

| Boost clock | 5.00 | 5.70 |

| TDP | 55 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | No recorded value |

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | No recorded value | $549 |

| Part number | 100-000001424 | SA4QD |

Architecture Differences

The architecture fields show a Zen 5 design against a Bartlett Lake design. AMD's architecture is recorded as Zen 5, with the codename Strix Halo, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel's codename is Bartlett Lake, built on a 10 nm Intel process, with no architecture designation in the database. AMD's die size is 2x 70.6 mm²; Intel has no die size entry.

The core and cache layout differs: AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads with 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3; Intel uses 12 cores and 24 threads with 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. Memory and I/O features differ: AMD runs LPDDR5X on a quad-channel 256.0 GB/s bus and PCIe Gen 4, while Intel runs DDR4/DDR5 on a dual-channel 89.6 GB/s bus and PCIe Gen 5. The integrated graphics differ as well, Radeon 8050S versus UHD Graphics 730, and the market segment is Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel.

The Verdict

The data gives Intel the overall performance position. Intel wins 13 head-to-head comparisons to AMD's 4, records a higher average benchmark score (49845 vs 44309), and ranks at the 90th percentile versus AMD's 88th. Intel's wins cover Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark encryption, prime finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. AMD's wins cover PassMark single-thread, extended instructions, and data compression.

The Intel part's 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.70 GHz boost, 36 MB L3, and PCIe Gen 5 support its broad lead in Cinebench and PassMark math/physics tests. The AMD part's 4 nm Zen 5 design, quad-channel LPDDR5X at 256.0 GB/s, and higher single-thread PassMark score define its narrower set of advantages. The data supports Intel for the larger set of winning workloads, and AMD for the specific workloads where it leads.