AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX secures 12 of the 13 head-to-head benchmark wins, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE takes only a single victory. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 71,797 places it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part's average score of 31,143 sits at the 82nd percentile. This is a substantial gap in aggregate performance, with the AMD chip holding a 130.4% higher average benchmark score.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is the pick for workloads that stress multi-threading, data processing, and floating-point math. Its dominance in the PassMark suite is decisive, with margins ranging from 14% in physics to 129% in extended instructions. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the choice only for scenarios that prioritize raw single-core frequency in a specific benchmark: its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,886 beats the AMD's 1,857 by 35.7%. However, the Intel part loses the PassMark single-thread test (3,433 vs. 3,958), so its single-core advantage is not universal across all test methodologies.

For a desktop user comparing these two actively produced parts, the data favors the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX in nearly every measurable category. The Intel Core 9 273PTE, with its launch MSRP of $549, offers a competitive single-core result in one test but falls behind in the aggregate. The AMD chip also shows stronger percentile positioning, 94th vs. 82nd, confirming its higher standing in the overall CPU landscape.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins in all multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265 outpaced the Intel's 20,445 by 23.6%. The gap widens dramatically in PassMark tests: data compression shows a 91.9% advantage (496,427 vs. 258,704), data encryption shows a 109.9% lead (29,919 vs. 14,253), and integer math shows a 77.8% edge (146,506 vs. 82,411). The AMD chip also leads in floating-point math by 43% (86,747 vs. 60,673) and in multithread performance by 73.5% (41,732 vs. 24,054).

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, where its 2,886 score beats the AMD's 1,857. This result suggests the Intel design benefits from its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the AMD's 5.10 GHz. However, the Intel part loses the PassMark single-thread test (3,433 vs. 3,958), indicating its single-thread advantage is specific to the Cinebench workload rather than a general property.

For workloads like physics simulation, the AMD chip leads by 14% (2,185 vs. 1,917). Random string sorting shows a 100.1% advantage for AMD (57,971 vs. 28,973), and prime number finding shows a 114.1% lead (304 vs. 142). The AMD part wins every PassMark subtest, making it the clear choice for scientific computing, data analytics, and content creation that uses multi-core parallelism.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die configuration. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. Despite having less L3 cache, the Intel part offers larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also includes ECC memory support, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD using Radeon 610M and the Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has an average benchmark score of 71,797, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average of 31,143, putting the AMD part at the 94th percentile and the Intel part at the 82nd percentile.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 9 273PTE outperform the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX?

A: The Intel part wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2,886 versus the AMD's 1,857, a 35.7% advantage. In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD part actually wins with 3,958 versus 3,433.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 36,527 versus the Intel's 15,952, a 129% difference. The AMD part also shows a 114.1% lead in prime number finding and a 109.9% lead in data encryption.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 12 cores and 24 threads. However, their base and boost clocks differ: the AMD runs at 2.90 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, while the Intel runs at 1.40 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a TDP of 55 watts, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part is a mobile segment chip on AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part is a desktop segment chip on Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test highlights the AMD's multi-threading strength: 25,265 versus 20,445, a 23.6% lead. The single-core variant reverses the result, with Intel scoring 2,886 against AMD's 1,857, a 35.7% margin for Intel. This single win is the only bright spot for the Intel part across all recorded tests.

PassMark data compression shows the AMD part at 496,427 versus Intel's 258,704, a 91.9% difference. Data encryption follows a similar pattern: 29,919 versus 14,253, a 109.9% lead. Extended instructions widen to 129% (36,527 vs. 15,952), and prime number finding shows 304 versus 142, a 114.1% margin.

Floating-point math results in 86,747 for AMD versus 60,673 for Intel, a 43% advantage. Integer math shows 146,506 versus 82,411, a 77.8% lead. The multithread test records 41,732 versus 24,054, a 73.5% gap. Physics scores 2,185 versus 1,917, a 14% edge. Random string sorting produces 57,971 versus 28,973, a 100.1% difference. The PassMark single-thread test, despite the Intel's Cinebench win, goes to AMD at 3,958 versus 3,433, a 15.3% margin.

The data confirms a consistent pattern: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX dominates across all PassMark subtests and the multi-core Cinebench test, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE holds a singular win in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz does not translate into a general single-thread advantage, as the PassMark single-thread test shows the AMD part ahead.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD part has 13,140 million transistors and a 2x 71 mm² die size; the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache configurations differ: the AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. The Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with AMD using only DDR5 and Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. ECC memory support exists only on the Intel part.

The AMD chip has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 610M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. TDP differs, with AMD at 55 watts and Intel at 45 watts. The AMD uses AMD Socket FL1 and targets the mobile market segment; the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The AMD chip was released on 2025-04-22, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08. Both are active production parts with 12 cores and 24 threads, but their base clocks differ: 2.90 GHz for AMD versus 1.40 GHz for Intel, and boost clocks differ: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 5.50 GHz for Intel.