AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single benchmark in the comparison set, taking all 15 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS does not register a single win. The margins vary widely by workload, from a relatively narrow 19.3% gap in single-threaded PassMark tests to a decisive 68.8% deficit in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Starting with the most lopsided result, the Intel part scores 5,532 in Cinebench R23 single-core against 1,724 for the AMD chip, a delta of 68.8% in Intel's favor. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel posts 557 versus 271.5, a 51.3% advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test is nearly as dominant: Intel reaches 39,190 while AMD manages 14,784, a 62.3% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 3,950 against 2,458, a 37.8% lead.

PassMark results follow the same direction but with varied magnitudes. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where Intel scores 4,573 against 3,692, a 19.3% edge. Random string sorting shows a 28.7% difference (53,167 versus 37,922). Data encryption has Intel ahead by 36.4% (29,636 versus 18,838). Extended instructions show a 42.4% gap (38,743 versus 22,298). Multi-thread testing gives Intel 46,107 versus 26,646, a 42.2% lead. Integer math shows 164,629 versus 93,342, a 43.3% difference. Data compression delivers 585,752 versus 311,199, a 46.9% gap. Physics testing shows Intel at 2,754 versus 1,351, a 50.9% margin. Floating-point math has Intel at 125,546 against 55,739, a 55.6% edge. Prime number finding gives Intel 198 versus 84, a 57.6% gap.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The Intel Core 9 273PQE carries an average score of 66,099, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS averages 39,603. That places the Intel part at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, versus the 87th percentile for the AMD processor. The nearest rival data for Intel shows it sitting within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 4465P and within 1.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, while the AMD chip is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different physical envelopes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts diverge substantially. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads. That 50% core advantage and 50% thread advantage plays directly into the multi-threaded benchmark deltas. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and more than double the L3 give Intel a structural cache advantage.

Clock speeds favor Intel as well. The AMD part has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. Intel runs at 3.40 GHz base and 5.90 GHz boost. That 0.8 GHz boost advantage is significant for single-thread workloads, which the Cinebench R23 single-core result (68.8% gap) reflects.

Memory support shows a split. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 780M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide comparative graphics benchmarks, so no performance conclusion can be drawn from that data.

Socket and market positioning are fundamentally different. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile platform, and is listed in the mobile market segment. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform, and is listed in the desktop market segment. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 125 W TDP. That 97 W difference in thermal design power correlates with the performance gap but also implies very different cooling and power-delivery requirements.

Release timing differs substantially. The AMD processor has a release date of April 15, 2024. The Intel processor has a release date of March 8, 2026. The AMD part is in the 8000 series; the Intel part does not have a listed series. The AMD generation field reads "Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point))", while Intel reads "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)". The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, which is stated once here per database policy. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 5,532 versus 1,724 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, a 68.8% advantage for Intel.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 39,190 against 14,784 for AMD, a 62.3% gap. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 37.8% gap (3,950 versus 2,458).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head set?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The wins count for AMD is 0, and for Intel it is 15.

Q: What explains the large performance difference?

A: The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads, a higher boost clock (5.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), larger L2 per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), more L3 (36 MB versus 16 MB), and a much higher TDP (125 W versus 28 W).

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor uses a newer PCIe standard?

A: Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $589 |

| Part number | 100-000001353(FP7r2), 100-000001381(FP7) | SA4Q9 |

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward selection based on workload and platform constraints. For raw compute performance, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice. It wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, with single-core advantages ranging from 19.3% to 68.8% and multi-core advantages from 37.8% to 62.3%. Its average benchmark score of 66,099 versus 39,603 places it at the 93rd percentile versus the 87th percentile for AMD. The nearest rival comparisons confirm the gap: the Intel part is within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 4465P, while the AMD part is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS remains relevant for scenarios where the 28 W TDP and mobile socket matter. It uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile platform, and the market segment is listed as Mobile. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform, with a 125 W TDP. Anyone constrained to a mobile form factor or a 28 W thermal envelope cannot use the Intel part regardless of its performance advantage. The AMD chip also uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which may suit systems that need more CPU-attached lanes at Gen 4 speeds rather than fewer lanes at Gen 5.

For users who can accommodate a desktop socket and a 125 W TDP, the Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers superior results across every measured workload in the database. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration, the 5.90 GHz boost clock, and the larger cache hierarchy all contribute to the consistent lead. The Intel part also supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which may be relevant for platforms that still use DDR4 memory. ECC support is present on both processors.

The AMD part does offer a smaller die (178 mm² versus not listed for Intel) and a TSMC 4 nm process, which typically suggests higher transistor density, but the database does not record a performance advantage from that. The Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $589; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The release dates differ by nearly two years (April 2024 versus March 2026), which may matter for platform-level availability.

In summary, the data shows a decisive performance winner in the Intel Core 9 273PQE for desktop compute tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only option of the two for mobile platforms and low-power designs. The choice hinges on the physical platform and power envelope rather than on benchmark scores, since those are uniformly in Intel's favor.