AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which takes 12 of the 13 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 9 273PTE claims only a single victory, but it is a significant one in single-core performance. The most dramatic gaps appear in heavily threaded and specialized workloads, where the AMD part’s core count and architecture produce large deltas.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29400 against 20445 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 43.8% advantage. That margin is substantial for a mobile processor facing a desktop part. The Intel chip responds in Cinebench R23 single-core with 2886 versus 1807, a 37.4% lead for Intel. This split is classic: the Intel part has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to 5.20 GHz, and it leverages that in lightly threaded workloads.

The PassMark suite amplifies the AMD lead in nearly every category. Data compression shows 693741 for AMD versus 258704 for Intel, a 168.2% delta. Data encryption lands at 41974 for AMD and 14253 for Intel, a 194.5% gap. Extended instructions, a proxy for AVX and related workloads, favor AMD by 219.9%, with scores of 51029 and 15952. Prime number finding, a test of integer throughput, gives AMD 273 against Intel’s 142, a 92.3% margin. Floating point math shows 121383 versus 60673, a 100.1% difference. Integer math is similarly lopsided: 202883 versus 82411, a 146.2% delta. Random string sorting, often a measure of memory and cache efficiency under random access, favors AMD by 182.2%, with 81775 against 28973.

The PassMark multi-thread score reflects the overall throughput picture: AMD records 53204, Intel records 24054, a 121.2% lead. Even in physics, where Intel’s per-core strength might narrow the gap, AMD wins 2297 to 1917, a 19.8% margin. The single-thread PassMark results are closer: AMD leads 3942 to 3433, a 14.8% advantage. That result is notable because it contradicts the Cinebench R23 single-core outcome. The two workloads measure different instruction mixes, so the AMD part’s 14.8% lead in PassMark single-thread does not erase Intel’s 37.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, but it shows the AMD core is not uniformly slower in single-threaded tasks.

One missing comparison matters: the Intel chip has Cinebench R15 and R20 scores (2060 multi-core, 290 single-core, and 8586 multi-core, 1212 single-core, respectively), but the AMD chip does not have recorded scores for those tests in the database. The head-to-head table therefore cannot produce a delta for those workloads. The available data, however, is consistent enough to draw a clear performance hierarchy.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks, with leads ranging from 19.8% to 219.9% across the shared PassMark tests and a 43.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 9 273PTE holds a clear advantage only in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 37.4%. The AMD part also sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile. Average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy: AMD averages 69875, Intel averages 31143.

The Intel processor’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F at a 0.2% higher average score, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 0.4% higher. The AMD processor’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 0.2% lower, the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 0.7% higher. In other words, the AMD 7940HX competes in the same performance band as desktop flagship-class chips from the previous generation, while the Intel 273PTE competes with mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

Given the data, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is the pick for anyone whose workloads scale with cores and threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the pick only when single-core Cinebench performance is the priority and the multi-thread deficit is acceptable. The Intel chip does have the higher boost clock and a 10 nm process, but the recorded benchmarks do not translate that into a multi-thread win.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX wins in all measured multi-threaded scenarios. Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and random string sorting all favor AMD. The largest deltas are in extended instructions (219.9%), data encryption (194.5%), and random string sorting (182.2%). These categories represent workloads that use wide vector units, cryptographic operations, and memory-intensive sorting, respectively. For content creation, scientific computing, compression, and encryption tasks, the AMD part is clearly ahead.

The AMD part also wins the PassMark single-thread test by 14.8%, which broadens its utility beyond pure multi-thread workloads. It loses the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 37.4%, so the single-thread picture depends on the benchmark. In physics, AMD wins by a narrower 19.8%, indicating the Intel part is comparatively closer in that specific simulation-style workload.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core. That test is frequently used to gauge lightly threaded application performance, and the 2886 score is substantially higher than the AMD’s 1807. The Intel chip’s 5.50 GHz boost clock likely drives this result, though the database does not provide clock-by-clock analysis. For legacy or single-threaded applications that resemble Cinebench R23’s rendering workload, the Intel part holds the advantage. Beyond that single test, the data does not support any other Intel win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 29400, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445, giving AMD a 43.8% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2886 versus 1807, a 37.4% margin for Intel.

Q: How do the two compare in PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 3942 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433, so AMD leads by 14.8%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 219.9% with 51029 against 15952.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average benchmark score of 69875, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average of 31143.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.20 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The transistor count is 13,140 million, and the die size is 2x 71 mm². The socket is AMD Socket FL1. The integrated graphics are Radeon 610M. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel layout and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory is not supported. The multiplier is unlocked.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 12 cores and 24 threads. The cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The socket is Intel Socket 1700. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel layout and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory is supported. The multiplier is locked. The transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The architectural split is clear: AMD uses a 5 nm process with higher transistor count and a chiplet-style dual-die design (2x 71 mm²), while Intel uses a 10 nm process with a monolithic L3 pool of 36 MB. The AMD part has more L3 cache (64 MB versus 36 MB) but smaller per-core L1 and L2. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (2 MB) but less shared L3.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads; the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 2.40 GHz, Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel: 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP differs: AMD is rated at 55, Intel at 45. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: AMD is 5 nm, Intel is 10 nm. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. ECC support is present on Intel, absent on AMD. PCIe lane counts differ: AMD has 28 lanes, Intel has 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. The release dates differ: AMD released on 2024-01-16, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are 100-000001486 for AMD and SA4QJ for Intel.