AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Intel Core 9 273PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile-focused, 6-core Zen 4 part built for efficiency, while the Core 9 273PE is a desktop-oriented 12-core Bartlett Lake processor with a much higher thermal envelope. Across the 15 head-to-head measurements in the database, the Intel part wins 13, while the AMD part wins 2. The final score differences range from narrow margins to very large gaps, and the architecture and specification tables explain why those gaps exist.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in the two PassMark single-thread measurements. In both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` tests, the AMD part scores 3675 against 3650 for the Intel part. That is a 0.7% advantage in favor of AMD, a small but consistent edge in lightly threaded work. The database also shows the Ryzen 5 240 has a much lower 45 W TDP compared to the Intel part's 65 W TDP, and the AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. Those factors align with the single-thread result being close, since the AMD part reaches a 5.00 GHz boost clock while the Intel part boosts to 5.70 GHz. The AMD chip does more with less power in single-thread terms, but the margin is tiny.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins everywhere else. The largest wins come in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 31288 against 13013 for AMD, a 58.4% lead. In PassMark floating point math, Intel scores 107884 against 45301, a 58% lead. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 3120 against 1060, a 66% lead. In the prime number search test, Intel scores 203 against 70, a 65.5% lead. These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count, and the Intel part has twice the cores and twice the threads: 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has a 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 16 MB shared on the AMD part, and a larger per-core L1 and L2 cache. The Intel part's wins are not marginal; they are substantial in every multi-threaded category.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is competitive in single-threaded PassMark tasks and carries a much lower power draw. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates in multi-core rendering, math, encryption, compression, and physics simulations. Any workload that can use more than a few threads will favor the Intel part by a wide margin. The only category where the AMD part shows a measurable advantage is the narrow single-thread PassMark test, and even there the difference is less than one percent.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor with an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor with an Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has exactly double the cores and double the threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. That means the Intel part has a larger per-core L1, a larger per-core L2, and more than double the shared L3. The larger caches support the Intel part's ability to feed its extra cores.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. The PCIe interface also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Intel part has a higher number in terms of PCIe generation, but fewer lanes. The integrated graphics differ too: the AMD part has a Radeon 760M, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730.

The base and boost clocks tell another part of the story. The AMD part has a 4.30 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a much lower base clock, which reflects its higher core count and 65 W TDP, but it boosts much higher. The AMD part has a higher base clock but a lower boost clock. The release dates differ as well: the AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part is dated 2026-03-08. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001727, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QD. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data in the database shows a one-sided competition. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 13 of the 15 recorded tests, and the two AMD wins are both the same PassMark single-thread test with the same score. The largest Intel win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 31288 versus 13013 for AMD. That is a 58.4% lead. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 3153 versus 2078 for AMD, a 34.1% lead. The Cinebench R23 single-core test gives Intel 4417 versus 1742 for AMD, a 60.6% lead, which is the largest single-core gap in the dataset. The Cinebench R15 single-core test gives Intel 445 versus 270 for AMD, a 39.3% lead.

The PassMark suite shows consistent Intel dominance in compute-heavy tasks. In floating point math, Intel scores 107884 versus 45301, a 58% lead. In integer math, Intel scores 139410 versus 73189, a 47.5% lead. In encryption, Intel scores 22719 versus 15849, a 30.2% lead. In data compression, Intel scores 405885 versus 267963, a 34% lead. In extended instructions, Intel scores 24630 versus 20201, an 18% lead. In random string sorting, Intel scores 45098 versus 32385, a 28.2% lead. In the prime number search, Intel scores 203 versus 70, a 65.5% lead. In physics, Intel scores 3120 versus 1060, a 66% lead, which is the largest percentage gap in the entire dataset. In PassMark multithread, Intel scores 36810 versus 22658, a 38.4% lead.

The only AMD wins are the PassMark single-thread test, where AMD scores 3675 and Intel scores 3650, a 0.7% difference. Both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` entries show the same numbers and the same winner. This is the only area where the AMD part shows any advantage, and it is a very small one. The Intel part wins the Cinebench single-core tests by large margins, but the PassMark single-thread test goes the other way. That split suggests the two benchmark suites measure single-thread performance differently, and the PassMark result favors the AMD part's higher base clock and lower power design.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an average benchmark score of 33542, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845. The AMD part sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 90th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33537 and a delta of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS with an average score of 33667 and a delta of -0.4, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX with an average score of 33668 and a delta of -0.4, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX with an average score of 33375 and a delta of 0.5. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 with an average score of 49796 and a delta of 0.1, the Intel Core i5-14600KF with an average score of 49394 and a delta of 0.9, the Intel Core i9-13980HX with an average score of 50398 and a delta of -1.1, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 with an average score of 50448 and a delta of -1.2. The Intel part sits in a much higher performance tier, closer to high-end desktop and mobile HX parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz, while the Intel boost clock is 5.70 GHz. The AMD TDP is 45 W, while the Intel TDP is 65 W. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel codename is Bartlett Lake. The AMD process node is 4 nm at TSMC, while the Intel process node is 10 nm at Intel. The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.

The cache configurations differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. The AMD PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 760M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The market segment differs: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. The release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for AMD, 2026-03-08 for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 31288 versus 13013 for AMD, a 58.4% lead. In PassMark multithread, it scores 36810 versus 22658, a 38.4% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3675 versus 3650 for Intel, a 0.7% lead. Both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` entries show the same result.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has double the cores and double the threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a 45 W TDP. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part draws less power.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 33542 and sits at the 84th percentile. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 49845 and sits at the 90th percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor in almost every recorded workload. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, with wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number search, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The largest leads are in physics at 66%, prime numbers at 65.5%, Cinebench R23 single-core at 60.6%, and Cinebench R23 multi-core and floating point math at roughly 58%. The Intel part's 12 cores, 24 threads, 36 MB of shared L3, and 5.70 GHz boost clock support these results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and by a 0.7% margin. Its strengths are efficiency and a lower power draw, with a 45 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, and a higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. The AMD part reaches the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part reaches the 90th percentile. The average benchmark scores are 33542 for AMD and 49845 for Intel.

For a workload that is heavily multi-threaded, such as rendering, physics simulation, compression, or encryption, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For a workload that is purely single-threaded as measured by PassMark, the AMD part has a slight edge, but the margin is small. The Intel part also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher TDP and a larger cache, while the AMD part is a mobile processor with a smaller footprint and lower power requirements. The benchmark results show that the Intel part delivers substantially more multi-core performance, while the AMD part offers a narrow single-thread win and a much lower power envelope.