AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data for these two desktop processors is unusually one-sided. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single matchup. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT records zero wins in the direct comparison set. This is not a case of one chip taking multithreaded workloads while the other takes single-threaded workloads; the Intel part leads in both domains.

For single-thread performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE posts a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 against the AMD's 3359, a gap of 39.3 percent. The PassMark single-thread result shows 4573 versus 3535, a smaller but still decisive 22.7 percent advantage. The Intel part also leads in the 3DMark suite, though those scores are only recorded for the AMD side in the database (7683 for 16 threads, 1879 for 2 threads, 3603 for 4 threads, 6141 for 8 threads, 7680 for max threads, and 959 for single-thread); no corresponding Intel 3DMark figures appear in the recorded data.

For multithreaded throughput, the Intel part's lead expands considerably. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 39190 for Intel versus 23794 for AMD, again a 39.3 percent margin. The PassMark multithread test shows 46107 versus 28053, a 39.2 percent difference. The largest single gap appears in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel chip scores 125546 versus 53808, a 57.1 percent deficit for the AMD part. The physics test shows a 50.8 percent gap (2754 versus 1355), and integer math shows a 42.9 percent gap (164629 versus 93942).

What this means in practice: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the stronger choice for essentially any compute-heavy task recorded in the database, whether that task leans on single-core responsiveness or heavily threaded parallel execution. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT does not hold a single recorded benchmark win, so there is no workload category in this dataset where it comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and use different underlying technologies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the 5000 series and uses the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The process node difference is notable: the AMD part uses a smaller 7 nm node, while the Intel part uses a larger 10 nm node, yet the Intel chip still delivers substantially higher performance in the recorded benchmarks.

Core counts differ as well. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore has more L1 per core, four times the L2 per core, and a larger L3 pool overall.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. That bandwidth advantage is substantial and likely contributes to the Intel chip's lead in memory-sensitive workloads such as data compression and random string sorting.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes. Integrated graphics are present only on the Intel side, which includes UHD Graphics 770; the AMD part has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). Both processors support ECC memory, and both are listed as Active production parts for the desktop market segment.

Clock speeds favor the Intel part. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock of 3.40 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel part also carries a higher TDP at 125 watts versus 105 watts for the AMD part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not.

Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the AMD side: 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. No such figures are listed for the Intel chip in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear choice for raw performance. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 22.7 percent (PassMark single-thread) to 57.1 percent (PassMark floating-point math). Its average benchmark score is 66099, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it in the 81st percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (delta of -0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (delta of 0.3 percent), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (delta of -1.1 percent), and the AMD EPYC 4465P (delta of -1.2 percent). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (delta of 0 percent), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (delta of -0.3 percent), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (delta of -0.3 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (delta of 0.6 percent). The Intel part competes in a higher performance tier entirely.

For workloads that depend on single-core speed, such as lightly threaded applications, the Intel chip's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532 versus 3359 gives it a 39.3 percent edge. For heavily threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39190 versus 23794 provides the same 39.3 percent margin. The Intel chip also offers substantially more memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s) and twice the L2 cache per core.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT does have advantages in the database, but they are not performance advantages. It uses a smaller 7 nm process node, which typically relates to efficiency, though no efficiency measurements are recorded here. It has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Intel chip does not. It also has a lower TDP (105 versus 125 watts) and a lower launch MSRP ($249 versus $589). The Intel chip launched at a higher price and consumes more power, but the recorded benchmark data shows it delivering substantially higher performance across every measured test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39190, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794. The Intel part leads by 39.3 percent.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 only.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 9 273PQE does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 51.2 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core 9 273PQE comes in PassMark floating-point math, where it scores 125546 against the AMD's 53808, a 57.1 percent advantage. This is the biggest delta in the entire comparison set. The next largest gap is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 2754 versus 1355, a 50.8 percent lead. PassMark integer math shows a 42.9 percent gap (164629 versus 93942). These three tests indicate the Intel chip's substantial advantage in raw computational throughput.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 39.3 percent margins across all four recorded tests. R15 multicore: 3950 versus 2398. R15 single-core: 557 versus 338. R20 multicore: 16459 versus 9993. R20 single-core: 2323 versus 1410. R23 multicore: 39190 versus 23794. R23 single-core: 5532 versus 3359. The uniformity of this 39.3 percent delta across both single-core and multicore tests suggests the Intel chip's architecture delivers a broad performance advantage rather than one tied to a specific workload type.

PassMark data compression shows a 39.9 percent gap (585752 versus 352002), and PassMark find prime numbers shows the same 39.9 percent margin (198 versus 119). PassMark multithread shows a 39.2 percent gap (46107 versus 28053). PassMark extended instructions shows a 37.4 percent gap (38743 versus 24270). PassMark random string sorting shows a 32.5 percent gap (53167 versus 35911). PassMark data encryption shows a 27.6 percent gap (29636 versus 21461). The smallest recorded margin is in PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads 4573 versus 3535, a 22.7 percent gap.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no wins in the head-to-head set. Its closest margin is the 22.7 percent single-thread gap, and its widest is the 57.1 percent floating-point gap. The Intel chip wins every comparison, and the database records 17 wins for the Intel part and 0 for the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Vermeer | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $249 | $589 |

| Release date | 2024-07-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Average benchmark score | 29879 | 66099 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 81 | 93 |