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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep in favor of the Intel Core 9 273PQE across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U does not register a single winning result in any of the tested workloads, making this one of the most one-sided comparisons in the database.

Starting with the Cinebench series, the Intel part leads every single-core and multi-core test by exactly 48.3 percent. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 points against 20,254 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. The single-core R23 result shows 5,532 versus 2,859, a gap that reflects substantial differences in per-thread performance. The R20 multi-core test records 16,459 for Intel against 8,506 for AMD, while R20 single-core shows 2,323 versus 1,200. The R15 tests follow the same pattern: 3,950 versus 2,041 multi-core and 557 versus 288 single-core.

The PassMark suite reinforces the same direction with varying margins. The smallest advantage for the Intel chip appears in single-threaded tests, where it scores 4,573 against 3,641, a 20.4 percent lead. The largest gap emerges in the find prime numbers test, where Intel delivers 198 points versus 76 points, a 61.6 percent difference. Floating point math shows Intel at 125,546 versus 50,746, a 59.6 percent margin, and physics testing records 2,754 versus 1,174, a 57.4 percent difference.

Data compression results favor Intel by 53.5 percent, with scores of 585,752 against 272,664. Extended instructions show a 50.6 percent lead for Intel, at 38,743 versus 19,132. Integer math records Intel at 164,629 versus 88,339, a 46.3 percent advantage. Data encryption shows 29,636 versus 16,441, a 44.5 percent lead. Multithread testing lands at 46,107 versus 23,850, a 48.3 percent margin, while random string sorting shows the narrowest multi-threaded gap at 37.7 percent, with scores of 53,167 versus 33,109.

The average benchmark score for the Intel part sits at 66,099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD processor averages 32,233 and sits in the 83rd percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66,159 (0.1 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 65,914 (0.3 percent behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at 66,855 (1.1 percent ahead), and the AMD EPYC 4465P at 66,925 (1.2 percent ahead). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226, the Intel Core i5-14400F at 32,279, the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,121, and the Intel Core i5-14400 at 32,115, all within less than one percent of its average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The manufacturing node difference contributes to significant disparities in transistor density and power characteristics.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 12 cores and 24 threads. This 50 percent advantage in core count and thread count for Intel directly explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap observed in the benchmark data. The Intel processor also runs at higher clock speeds, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.90 GHz, compared to the AMD chip's 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies show notable structural differences. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 and more than double the total L3 capacity provide additional headroom for data-intensive workloads.

The AMD processor packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel processor's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database, so a direct comparison on those metrics is not possible. The process node difference, however, suggests the AMD chip achieves higher transistor density per square millimeter.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both operate on dual-channel memory buses with identical theoretical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, which is relevant for workstation and reliability-focused deployments.

PCI Express capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, which can benefit storage and discrete GPU connectivity despite the lower lane count.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U carries the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmarks, so the performance relationship between these iGPUs is not quantified here.

Thermal design power shows a wide gap. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 125 watts. This 97 watt difference reflects the Intel chip's higher core count, higher clock speeds, and larger process node. The AMD part's much lower power envelope makes it suitable for thin-and-light mobile systems, while the Intel chip's power budget aligns with desktop-class performance expectations.

The release dates differ by nearly two years. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U launched on April 15, 2024, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE launched on March 8, 2026. Both processors remain in active production status according to the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark results, the Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every single workload category tested. There are no workloads in the database where the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U takes the lead. This makes a traditional "where each one wins" split impossible from the data, since all 17 head-to-head comparisons favor Intel.

The Intel processor's largest advantages appear in computationally intensive workloads. The find prime numbers test shows the biggest gap at 61.6 percent, followed by floating point math at 59.6 percent and physics at 57.4 percent. These results indicate that the Intel part excels in scientific computing, simulation, and number-crunching tasks that rely heavily on arithmetic throughput.

Data compression favors Intel by 53.5 percent, and extended instructions show a 50.6 percent lead. These workloads benefit from the Intel chip's larger L2 and L3 caches, which reduce memory latency during repetitive data operations. The random string sorting test shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 37.7 percent, suggesting that memory bandwidth and sorting algorithms partially mitigate the core count disadvantage for the AMD part.

Single-threaded performance shows the closest overall margin. The PassMark single-thread test records a 20.4 percent lead for Intel, which is the smallest gap across the entire benchmark suite. The Cinebench single-core tests, however, show a larger 48.3 percent difference, indicating that the two measurement methodologies capture different aspects of per-thread performance. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz versus 5.10 GHz contributes to its single-thread advantage, though the magnitude varies by workload.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11900, Intel Core i5-14400F, Intel Core i7-12800H, and Intel Core i5-14400, all scoring within 0.4 percent of its average. This places the AMD chip in a performance tier that is roughly comparable to older high-end desktop and recent mid-range desktop processors. The Intel Core 9 273PQE, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, indicating it competes with flagship-class desktop processors from both manufacturers.

For mobile workloads, the AMD part's 28 watt TDP and integrated Radeon 780M graphics make it suited for portable systems where power efficiency and battery life take priority. The database does not include power consumption or battery life benchmarks, so the efficiency advantage cannot be quantified, but the TDP figures alone indicate a fundamentally different thermal design point. The Intel chip's 125 watt TDP suggests it belongs in desktop systems with robust cooling solutions and power delivery.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count shows 8 cores for AMD versus 12 cores for Intel. Thread count shows 16 versus 24. Base clock rates are 3.30 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 5.90 GHz. TDP is 28 watts versus 125 watts.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. The architectures differ as well: Zen 4 for AMD versus an unrecorded architecture designation for Intel, though the codename Bartlett Lake identifies the design family.

Process nodes show 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel part. Transistor count is recorded for AMD at 25,000 million, while Intel's is not recorded. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD, with Intel's not recorded.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both. ECC support is present on both processors. PCIe generations differ: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments differ: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. The release dates are April 15, 2024 for AMD and March 8, 2026 for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $589. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part number is listed as 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7), while the Intel part number is SA4Q9. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel processor in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 48.3 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's score of 20,254.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U supports only DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmark scores.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE sits in the 93rd percentile.