AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data paints an unambiguous picture: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all eleven head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. No single test in the database favors the AMD part. The margins, however, vary considerably across workload types, which reveals where the Intel processor's advantages are largest and where the gap narrows.

The most lopsided result appears in floating-point math. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 125,546 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's 34,548, a delta of 72.5 percent. That is the single largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Integer math follows closely: Intel scores 164,629 versus AMD's 59,339, a 64 percent deficit for the Ryzen. These two results suggest the Intel part's wider execution resources and higher clock rates translate directly into raw arithmetic throughput.

Data compression shows a similar pattern. The Intel processor delivers 585,752 in the PassMark compression test, while the AMD chip manages 232,836, a 60.3 percent difference. Encryption also favors Intel heavily: 29,636 versus 13,839, a 53.3 percent gap. Extended instruction workloads produce 38,743 on Intel versus 16,266 on AMD, a 58 percent margin. Random string sorting, a test that stresses memory access patterns and pointer chasing, gives Intel 53,167 against AMD's 23,422, a 55.9 percent difference.

The multithread score, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows Intel at 46,107 versus AMD's 19,236, a 58.3 percent lead. Physics simulation, a workload that often benefits from both high single-core speed and efficient scheduling, shows Intel at 2,754 versus AMD's 1,043, a 62.1 percent margin. Prime number finding, which is heavily dependent on integer division and branches, gives Intel 198 versus AMD's 120, a 39.4 percent lead. That is the smallest percentage gap among the non-single-thread tests.

Single-thread performance, measured twice in the database with identical values, shows Intel at 4,573 versus AMD's 2,872, a 37.2 percent advantage. This is the narrowest margin of any test in the head-to-head set. It indicates that while the Intel part is clearly faster per core, the per-core advantage is smaller than the multi-threaded or math-heavy advantages. The reason becomes clear when examining core counts: the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads. So part of the multithreaded dominance comes from having twice as many threads available.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces the hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PQE sits at 66,099, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F records 36,945. That places the Intel part in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with the AMD part in the 85th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which scores 65,914 and trails by 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66,159, which leads by 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's nearest rivals are much closer in absolute terms: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938, a 0 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, leading by 0.2 percent. This shows that the AMD chip competes in a lower performance tier, while the Intel processor sits in a much higher one.

The Verdict

The data leaves no room for ambiguity. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every benchmark recorded. Anyone choosing between these two based on performance metrics should select the Intel part without hesitation. The Intel processor offers more than double the multithreaded score, nearly double the single-thread score, and leads by margins ranging from 37.2 percent to 72.5 percent across all eleven tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, however, has its own positioning. It consumes 65 watts of thermal design power versus Intel's 125 watts, which implies lower energy draw and potentially simpler cooling requirements. The AMD part also uses the AM4 socket, which may be relevant for users with existing motherboards, though the database does not record pricing for the AMD chip. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, a figure that appears once in the records. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

The percentile data confirms the gap. The Intel processor sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 85th. That eight-percentile difference, combined with the average score gap of 29,154 points, places these processors in different performance classes entirely. The Intel part is closer to flagship-tier silicon, while the AMD part occupies the upper-midrange.

For workloads that demand maximum throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only rational choice. For workloads that are lightly threaded and sensitive to power consumption, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F could suffice, but even then the Intel part's single-thread lead of 37.2 percent means it will complete most tasks faster. The AMD chip's only clear advantages are its lower thermal design power and its unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking. The Intel part's multiplier is locked.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every measured category, but the sizes of those wins point to specific strengths. Floating-point math, with a 72.5 percent lead, suggests the Intel part is particularly strong in scientific computing, simulations, and any workload that relies heavily on non-integer arithmetic. Integer math, with a 64 percent lead, indicates strength in general-purpose computing, compilation, and database operations. Data compression and encryption, with leads of 60.3 and 53.3 percent respectively, point to advantages in file handling, archival workloads, and secured data processing.

The physics simulation score, a 62.1 percent lead, suggests the Intel processor handles real-time physics calculations, as found in engineering simulations or certain game engines, much more efficiently. The multithread score, with a 58.3 percent lead, confirms that the Intel part scales better across parallel workloads, which is consistent with its doubling of cores and threads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, despite losing every test, does show relatively smaller deficits in specific areas. Prime number finding, with a 39.4 percent gap, is the closest result outside single-thread tests. Single-thread performance, at 37.2 percent behind, is the narrowest margin overall. This suggests that for workloads that are purely single-threaded or that depend on integer-heavy serial operations, the AMD chip's disadvantage is less severe. The AMD part also has a lower thermal design power, which could make it suitable for compact systems with modest cooling, and its unlocked multiplier permits user-controlled overclocking.

The AMD chip's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is smaller than Intel's 36 MB, but the per-core L1 and L2 caches differ: AMD provides 64 KB and 512 KB per core, while Intel provides 80 KB and 2 MB per core. The larger per-core L2 on Intel likely contributes to its single-thread advantages. The AMD chip supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel processor's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, versus AMD's 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part also has integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE records an average benchmark score of 66,099, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F records 36,945. The Intel part sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, the AMD part in the 85th.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The database records eleven head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all eleven. The AMD chip's closest margins are in single-thread tests, where it trails by 37.2 percent.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 125,546 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's 34,548, a 72.5 percent difference.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has exactly double the core and thread count.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, versus AMD's 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PQE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's L2 cache is four times larger per core, which likely explains part of its single-thread performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

The AMD processor uses the AM4 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher bandwidth per lane, though the AMD part has more total lanes.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an unlocked multiplier, meaning users can overclock it. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a locked multiplier, so its clock frequencies are fixed at factory settings. The Intel part's boost clock is recorded at 5.90 GHz, while the AMD chip's boost clock is 4.00 GHz. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for Intel and 3.00 GHz for AMD.

The Intel processor includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD chip has none. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part is limited to DDR4. Both processors support ECC memory, according to the database. The Intel part is built for the desktop market segment, as is the AMD part, and both are listed as active in production.

Specification Differences

The core count difference is the most obvious spec gap: 12 cores and 24 threads on the Intel Core 9 273PQE versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. Clock speeds also differ, with the Intel part starting at 3.40 GHz base and boosting to 5.90 GHz, while the AMD chip runs at 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost.

Thermal design power is recorded at 125 watts for the Intel processor and 65 watts for the AMD processor. The Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 7 nm for AMD, with Intel as the foundry for its own chip and TSMC for AMD's.

Cache specifications differ per core and in total. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 36 MB shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 32 MB shared L3. Memory support is broader on Intel, covering both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR4. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on Intel versus 51.2 GB/s on AMD.

PCIe support differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770, the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier, the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part's part number is SA4Q9, and the AMD part's is 100-000001903. The release dates differ, with the AMD processor released in September 2025 and the Intel processor in March 2026, though the database does not provide specific day-level dates for either.