AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PTE across all 11 shared benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not secure a single win in any of the tested workloads. The largest margin comes in the prime number search test, where the Intel part scores 142 against 21 for the AMD chip, a delta of -85.2%. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that rely heavily on integer throughput and branch prediction efficiency.

The floating point math test tells a similar story. Intel delivers 60673 points versus 12707 for AMD, a difference of -79.1%. Extended instruction set performance also favors Intel heavily, with 15952 points against 3274, a delta of -79.5%. These two results suggest that the Intel processor has a significant architectural edge in both scalar and vectorized floating point operations.

Multithreaded performance shows a delta of -70.6%, with Intel scoring 24054 and AMD scoring 7071. The gap is consistent with the difference in core and thread counts, but the per-thread efficiency also favors Intel. The physics test, which often reflects multi-threaded scaling in simulation workloads, shows Intel at 1917 versus 483 for AMD, a delta of -74.8%.

Integer math performance sees Intel at 82411 against 26321 for AMD, a delta of -68.1%. Data compression also favors Intel, 258704 versus 87380, a delta of -66.2%. Data encryption shows a smaller but still decisive gap: 14253 versus 5580, a delta of -60.9%. Random string sorting, a memory-latency sensitive workload, has Intel at 28973 and AMD at 10414, a delta of -64.1%.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest, yet Intel still leads by -37.8%. The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2136. This narrower margin still represents a substantial per-core advantage for Intel, and it matters for lightly threaded applications where the AMD part might otherwise hold its own.

Across the entire shared benchmark suite, the average benchmark score for Intel is 31143, while AMD averages 14320. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile position, ranking in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database compared to the 69th percentile for the AMD chip. The data indicates that the Intel Core 9 273PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in every measured category, with the smallest relative gap being in single-threaded work.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso architecture, which is based on Zen+ microarchitecture. It is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries and contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. Transistor count and die size are not recorded for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. AMD offers 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Intel offers 12 cores and 24 threads, which indicates Hyper-Threading support on all cores. This triples the core count and multiplies the thread count by six. The implications for heavily parallel workloads are direct and measurable in the benchmark data.

Cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. While the per-core L1 is smaller on Intel, the L2 is four times larger per core, and the shared L3 is nine times larger overall. The larger last-level cache likely contributes to the Intel advantage in data compression and random string sorting, both of which benefit from larger working sets residing on-chip.

Clock speeds tell a nuanced story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The lower base clock for Intel suggests a design that relies on aggressive turbo behavior, while the higher boost clock explains part of the single-thread performance gap.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports only DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The bandwidth difference is more than double, which directly benefits memory-intensive workloads. ECC memory support is absent on AMD but present on Intel. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD uses Gen 3, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ, with AMD classified as a mobile part and Intel as a desktop part. The AMD socket is FP5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The release dates are also different, with Intel appearing earlier in the database record.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows no workload category where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins. Every recorded test favors the Intel Core 9 273PTE. However, the relative margins vary, and this creates a useful distinction for workload sensitivity.

For single-threaded applications, the Intel advantage is the smallest. The -37.8% delta in the single-thread test means the AMD part is closer to parity in this domain. Applications that depend on one or two cores, such as older software, light office tasks, or certain legacy enterprise applications, would see a less dramatic difference between the two processors. The AMD chip still loses, but the gap is more manageable.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel advantage grows to -70.6% in the multithread test, and the prime number search test shows the largest gap at -85.2%. This suggests that the Intel part is particularly strong in workloads that scale across many threads, such as compilation, rendering, scientific simulation, and data processing. The combination of 12 cores, 24 threads, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache gives it a clear structural advantage.

For memory-latency-sensitive workloads like random string sorting, the Intel part leads by -64.1%. The larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth support this result. For floating point and extended instruction workloads, the deltas of -79.1% and -79.5% respectively indicate a major advantage in mathematical and multimedia processing.

The physics test, which often reflects gaming or simulation physics calculations, shows Intel at -74.8%. This suggests that in CPU-bound physics scenarios, the Intel part would provide a significantly better experience. The data encryption test shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at -60.9%, but Intel still holds a decisive lead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2136. Intel leads by 37.8%.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel.

Power envelopes differ substantially: the AMD part has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. This reflects their different market segments, with AMD positioned as a mobile processor and Intel as a desktop processor.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 12 nm at GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses 10 nm at its own foundry. Cache configurations differ in both per-core and shared capacities. AMD has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support is absent on AMD and present on Intel. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 3, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The codenames differ, with AMD using Picasso and Intel using Bartlett Lake. The transistor count is recorded for AMD at 4,940 million, while it is not recorded for Intel. The die size is recorded for AMD at 210 mm², while it is not recorded for Intel.

The Verdict

The data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins every recorded benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. The average benchmark score of 31143 for Intel versus 14320 for AMD places the Intel part in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 69th percentile.

For users running heavily threaded workloads, the Intel part offers a decisive advantage. The 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, support the large deltas seen in multithread, compression, and encryption tests. The Intel part also leads in single-thread performance, though by a smaller margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does have its place. Its 15 watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, and its Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics provide a graphics solution for thin-and-light systems. However, the benchmark data does not show any performance category where it surpasses the Intel part.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear performance choice based on the recorded measurements. Its launch MSRP is $549. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has no recorded launch MSRP. Users seeking maximum throughput in CPU-bound tasks should favor the Intel part, while those prioritizing low power consumption in a mobile form factor may consider the AMD chip, accepting its lower performance ceiling.