AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus records an average benchmark score of 61834, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D records an average score of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD chip's average score of 44573 is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 4764 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3494. That puts the Intel part 26.7% ahead in this workload.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors based on the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel part does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D does support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. In the head-to-head benchmark set, the Intel processor wins all 11 recorded tests. The largest margin comes in floating-point math, where Intel leads by 73.3%. The smallest margin is in the physics test, where Intel still leads by 27.7%. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 61834 is roughly 38.7% higher than the AMD part's 44573.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D does retain advantages in specific configuration areas. It offers 96 MB of shared L3 cache versus 30 MB on the Intel part, supports ECC memory, and uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the Intel part's 55 W TDP, but both are low-power designs. The AMD chip also has a lower average score in the 89th percentile, while the Intel chip sits in the 93rd percentile.

The data suggests the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the stronger choice for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike. Its 20 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.30 GHz boost clock, deliver consistently higher scores across compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, with 6 cores and 12 threads and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, does not win any of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

Buyers who prioritize raw benchmark performance should look to the Intel part. Buyers who need ECC memory support, a desktop socket, or a larger L3 cache may find the AMD part more suitable despite its lower scores. The AMD processor's launch MSRP is $269, though the database records no launch MSRP for the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus dominates every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set. The data shows an 11-0 sweep in favor of the Intel processor.

The largest differential is in floating-point math. The Intel part scores 163567, while the AMD part scores 43594. That is a 73.3% deficit for the AMD chip. This result reflects the Intel processor's higher core count and clock speed advantage.

Data encryption shows a 58.2% gap. Intel scores 37813, AMD scores 15797. The Intel part more than doubles the AMD result in this test. Extended instructions follow a similar pattern, with Intel at 39283 and AMD at 20455, a 47.9% difference.

Prime number finding shows Intel at 482 and AMD at 221, a 54.1% gap. Random string sorting shows Intel at 60020 and AMD at 32999, a 45% gap. Data compression shows Intel at 493179 and AMD at 271649, a 44.9% gap.

Integer math lands at 122449 for Intel and 70774 for AMD, a 42.2% difference. The multithread test shows Intel at 48270 and AMD at 25047, a 48.1% gap. The physics test is the closest contest, with Intel at 3843 and AMD at 2779, still a 27.7% lead for Intel.

Single-thread performance favors Intel by 26.7%, with scores of 4764 versus 3494. The duplicate single-thread test confirms the same result. The Intel processor's 4.76% lead in single-thread performance is the narrowest of the entire set, but it remains a clear win.

The Intel part's average benchmark score of 61834 aligns with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i9-13900KF (61841, 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900K (61766, 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-13900T (61723, 0.2% delta). The AMD part's average score of 44573 places it near the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, 0.6% delta).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has more than three times the core count and nearly twice the thread count.

Base clocks differ substantially. The AMD chip runs at 4.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The Intel chip runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost. The Intel part has a lower base clock but a much higher boost clock.

TDP ratings differ by 10 W. The AMD part is rated at 65 W, the Intel part at 55 W. The Intel processor delivers higher performance within a lower power envelope.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2114, a mobile socket. The AMD chip is classified as Desktop market segment, while the Intel chip is classified as Mobile.

Memory bandwidth differs. The AMD part records 83.2 GB/s, the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s. Both support DDR5 memory and dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The AMD processor has a locked multiplier. The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The AMD part entered the database with a release date of 2025-11-11. The Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-16.

The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $269. The database records no launch MSRP for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The architectural profiles of these two CPUs are fundamentally different, as the recorded data shows.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series, with the generation listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) and the codename Raphael. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, with the generation listed as Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake-HX) and the codename Arrow Lake-HX Refresh. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Transistor counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel chip has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel die is more than three times larger, and the transistor count is roughly 58% higher.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is more than three times larger, while the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The AMD processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout architectural feature. It provides a substantial cache pool for the 6-core design. The Intel processor compensates with a higher core count and a 3 nm process node.

The Intel part's production status is Active, as is the AMD part's. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001904, while the Intel part's part number is SADST.

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leverages a larger, denser silicon design with more cores and a smaller process node to achieve its benchmark dominance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses a smaller, lower-transistor die with a substantially larger L3 cache and ECC support, but the recorded benchmarks show it cannot match the Intel part's throughput.