AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and Intel Core 9 273PE occupy very different performance tiers. The recorded data shows the Intel Core 9 273PE wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database, with a total of 17 wins against zero for the AMD part. The Intel processor delivers a 50.6% higher score in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 49845 places it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, with an average score of 23709, sits at the 76th percentile. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65W TDP, 12 cores, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, while the AMD part is a 28W mobile chip with 6 cores and a 4.90 GHz boost. The data indicates the Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear performance leader, but the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U holds advantages in power efficiency and integration for mobile systems.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance gap between these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE outscores the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U in every single test recorded in the database, from PassMark single-thread to Cinebench R15 multi-core. The most extreme deltas appear in PassMark physics, where the Intel part leads by 68.5%, and PassMark floating point math, where it leads by 67.7%. Even in the closest test, PassMark single-thread, the Intel processor still leads by 2.4%. There is no recorded workload category where the AMD chip takes the lead.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the processor of choice for users who require maximum throughput. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288, which is more than double the AMD part’s 15456. The Intel chip’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% behind), and the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% ahead). This places the Intel Core 9 273PE in the upper echelon of desktop processors, at the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is not without its role. Its 28W TDP and 4 nm process node position it for efficient mobile computing. The database shows its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11500 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon 6333P (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 100HL (0.7% behind). It is a competent 6-core, 12-thread processor for thin-and-light systems. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 18218 is respectable, and its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 916 indicates solid per-thread performance for its class.

The comparison is not one of equivalence. The Intel Core 9 273PE is a desktop-class processor with a 65W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP. The data shows the Intel part wins on raw performance, but the AMD part operates in a different power envelope. For workloads that demand the highest scores, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the answer. For power-constrained mobile platforms, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U delivers competitive performance within its thermal limits.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has an average score of 23709.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 50.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U’s score of 15456.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600KF, and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i9-13980HX.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two processors?

A: The closest result is in PassMark single-thread, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3650 against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U’s 3563, a delta of only 2.4%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel chip’s transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE offers 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor therefore has more than double the L3 cache of the AMD part.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is classified as a desktop processor with an Intel Socket 1700. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP7. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both have a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Intel Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz and a base clock of 2.30 GHz, while the AMD part has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a base clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel processor has a 65W TDP, and the AMD processor has a 28W TDP.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses the UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a release date of April 2024, while the Intel part has a release date of March 2026. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QD, while the AMD part has two part numbers, one for FP7r2 and one for FP7.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows distinct differences across nearly every field. The most obvious difference is in core and thread counts: the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, but the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. The TDP difference is substantial, with the Intel part at 65W and the AMD part at 28W.

The sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part, AMD Socket FP7 for the AMD part. The process nodes differ, with the AMD part on 4 nm and the Intel part on 10 nm. The foundries are different, with TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. The transistor count is only recorded for the AMD part at 20,900 million, and the die size is only recorded for the AMD part at 137 mm².

Cache sizes differ across all levels. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs, with the Intel part supporting DDR4 and DDR5 while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. PCIe support differs, with the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes and the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Radeon 740M on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part as Desktop. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released in April 2024 and the Intel part in March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. Both parts have active production status and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of Intel dominance, with the Intel Core 9 273PE winning all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The Cinebench suite shows a uniform gap. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 3153 against the AMD part’s 1557, a delta of 50.6%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the scores are 445 versus 219, a delta of 50.8%. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows 13140 against 6491, a 50.6% delta, and the single-core test shows 1855 against 916, also a 50.6% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31288 against 15456, a 50.6% delta, and single-core shows 4417 against 2182, a 50.6% delta.

The PassMark suite reveals where the largest gaps appear. The biggest difference is in PassMark physics, where the Intel part scores 3120 and the AMD part scores 983, a delta of 68.5%. PassMark floating point math shows a similar gap, with the Intel part at 107884 and the AMD part at 34865, a delta of 67.7%. PassMark find prime numbers shows a delta of 67.5%, with scores of 203 and 66. PassMark integer math shows the Intel part at 139410 and the AMD part at 56738, a delta of 59.3%.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still substantial gaps. PassMark multi-thread shows the Intel part at 36810 and the AMD part at 18218, a delta of 50.5%. PassMark data compression shows 405885 versus 205703, a delta of 49.3%. PassMark data encryption shows 22719 versus 12319, a delta of 45.8%. PassMark random string sorting shows 45098 versus 24797, a delta of 45%. PassMark extended instructions shows 24630 versus 15410, a delta of 37.4%.

The closest competition comes in single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread shows the Intel part at 3650 and the AMD part at 3563, a delta of only 2.4%. This is the only recorded benchmark where the two processors are within the same range, and it suggests that the AMD Zen 4 architecture is competitive on a per-core basis. However, the multi-thread tests demonstrate the advantage of the Intel part’s higher core count and thread count. The average benchmark score difference is substantial, with the Intel part at 49845 and the AMD part at 23709, placing the Intel part at the 90th percentile and the AMD part at the 76th percentile.