AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly into two distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 takes 7 wins, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes 8. That near-even split hides a strong specialization pattern. AMD's advantage concentrates in data handling and single-thread responsiveness, while Intel's wins cluster in raw compute throughput and multi-threaded rendering.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 dominates the PassMark data manipulation tests. It beats the Intel part by 3.6% in data compression, 11.2% in data encryption, 26.6% in extended instructions, and 11.8% in random string sorting. These are workloads that depend on memory access patterns and instruction-level efficiency rather than sheer core count. The AMD chip also wins both single-thread PassMark entries, scoring 3675 against Intel's 3433, a 7% advantage.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE counters with heavy multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20445 crushes the AMD's 13013, a 36.4% gap. Intel also leads in floating-point math by 25.3%, integer math by 11.2%, physics by 44.7%, and prime number finding by 50.7%. The multi-thread PassMark score goes Intel's way by 5.8%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core is essentially tied with Intel ahead by only 0.9% (the AMD actually wins that one, 2078 vs 2060).

Single-core Cinebench tells a different story from single-thread PassMark. Intel wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.9% and R23 single-core by 39.6%. That R23 single-core result is the largest single-thread gap in the entire comparison. The AMD part's higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz does not translate into Cinebench single-core superiority, suggesting architectural differences in how each chip sustains boost behavior under those specific instructions.

The use-case split is therefore: AMD for compression, encryption, string sorting, and general single-threaded desktop responsiveness; Intel for rendering, physics simulation, prime number sieving, and floating-point heavy number crunching.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It is a mobile segment part on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, targeting the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double. That explains the multi-threaded gaps. The Intel's base clock is much lower at 1.40 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, but its boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Both parts list a 45 TDP, though the Intel is a desktop chip and the AMD is mobile, so the thermal envelope context differs.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD uses 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. The Intel uses 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with 36 MB shared L3. The Intel's larger per-core caches and more than double the L3 help explain its performance in cache-sensitive integer and floating-point loops.

Memory support separates them further. The AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s. The Intel adds ECC memory support, which the AMD lacks. PCIe generations differ: the AMD has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics favor AMD. The Radeon 760M is a much more capable iGPU than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though the database records no GPU benchmarks for either. The Intel's launch date is later (2026-03-08 versus 2025-01-05), and its launch MSRP is $549, stated once here.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victories come in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 20201 versus Intel's 15952, a 26.6% margin. This test typically exercises AVX-type workloads, and the Zen 4 implementation clearly handles them better. Data encryption shows an 11.2% lead (15849 vs 14253), and random string sorting gives AMD 11.8% (32385 vs 28973). The PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries both show AMD at 3675 versus 3433, a 7% edge.

The largest Intel victories are more dramatic in percentage terms. Prime number finding shows Intel at 142 versus AMD's 70, a 50.7% gap. Physics simulation gives Intel 1917 versus 1060, a 44.7% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 2886 versus 1742, a 39.6% margin. Multi-core R23 shows Intel at 20445 versus 13013, a 36.4% lead. Floating-point math gives Intel 60673 versus 45301, a 25.3% edge, and integer math gives 82411 versus 73189, an 11.2% gap.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core result is the only true near-tie, with AMD winning 2078 to 2060, a 0.9% difference. The PassMark multi-thread test gives Intel a modest 5.8% lead (24054 vs 22658). The overall pattern shows Intel winning by large margins in heavily threaded and vectorized compute, while AMD wins by smaller but consistent margins in data movement and single-threaded desktop tasks.

The Verdict

The data indicates two different buyers. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 suits workloads that involve encryption, compression, string processing, and general single-threaded responsiveness. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3675 is the best recorded single-thread result in this comparison. The 26.6% lead in extended instructions suggests strong SIMD efficiency for its core count. The 7% single-thread PassMark lead means everyday applications that rely on one or two threads will feel snappier on the AMD.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the multi-core compute choice. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver 36.4% more Cinebench R23 multi-core performance and 44.7% more physics score. The 50.7% prime number advantage indicates exceptional integer throughput in specific algorithms. Anyone rendering scenes, running simulations, or processing batch scientific workloads should favor the Intel part based on these recorded numbers.

The Intel's Cinebench R23 single-core win of 39.6% is notable because it contradicts the PassMark single-thread result. This suggests Cinebench's specific rendering instructions favor Intel's architecture despite the AMD's higher base clock and PassMark single-thread win. The database shows no clear overall winner: the AMD has the higher percentile at 84 versus Intel's 82, but Intel has the higher average benchmark score in the head-to-head wins. The Intel sits near the Core i7-12700F in its nearest rivals (0.2% delta), while the AMD sits near the Ryzen 7 8840HS and Ryzen 5 7645HX (both -0.4% delta).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Why does the AMD win PassMark single-thread but lose Cinebench single-core?

A: The AMD scores 3675 in PassMark single-thread versus Intel's 3433, a 7% lead. But in Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 2886 vs 1742, a 39.6% margin. The two benchmarks stress different instruction patterns, and the recorded data shows Intel's architecture handles Cinebench's workload far better.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not. Both support dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, but the Intel also supports DDR4 while the AMD is DDR5-only.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 142 versus the AMD's 70, a 50.7% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do their integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD uses a Radeon 760M integrated GPU, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, but the Radeon 760M is generally considered the more capable iGPU.

Q: What are the socket and market segment differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. This means they are not interchangeable in any system.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 6 (AMD) vs 12 (Intel)
• Threads: 12 (AMD) vs 24 (Intel)
• Base clock: 4.30 GHz (AMD) vs 1.40 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz (AMD) vs 5.50 GHz (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 (AMD) vs Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Architecture: Zen 4 (AMD) vs not specified (Intel)
• Codename: Hawk Point (AMD) vs Bartlett Lake (Intel)
• Process node: 4 nm (AMD) vs 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) vs Intel (Intel)
• Transistors: 25,000 million (AMD) vs not specified (Intel)
• Die size: 178 mm² (AMD) vs not specified (Intel)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) vs 80 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) vs 2 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared (AMD) vs 36 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5 only (AMD) vs DDR4 and DDR5 (Intel)
• ECC memory: no (AMD) vs yes (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes (AMD) vs Gen 5, 16 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 760M (AMD) vs UHD Graphics 730 (Intel)
• Market segment: Mobile (AMD) vs Desktop (Intel)
• Release date: 2025-01-05 (AMD) vs 2026-03-08 (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000001727 (AMD) vs SA4QJ (Intel)