AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PE, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS claims only three wins, but those wins are concentrated in areas that reveal a distinct performance profile. The aggregate statistics confirm the gap: the Intel part averages 49,845 points across the full benchmark suite, while the AMD part averages 41,963 points. That places the Intel chip at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with the AMD chip at the 88th percentile.

The most lopsided results appear in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3,120 against the AMD's 1,430, a 54.2% advantage. Prime number finding shows a similar margin: Intel scores 203 versus AMD's 91, a 55.2% gap. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily, with a score of 107,884 compared to 63,490, a 41.1% lead. These three workloads dominate the differential and explain why the Intel part's overall average sits so much higher.

Cinebench results are uniformly in Intel's favor, with every iteration showing a 19.6% to 19.8% margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 31,288 versus 25,165. Single-core R23 shows 4,417 versus 3,552. The pattern repeats in R20 and R15, where Intel leads by 19.6% in multi-core and 19.6% to 19.8% in single-core. These consistent margins suggest a structural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS does register meaningful wins. PassMark single-thread performance goes to AMD at 3,920 versus 3,650, a 7.4% margin. Extended instructions also favor AMD, with a score of 27,714 versus 24,630, a 12.5% lead. Random string sorting is nearly tied, with AMD ahead by only 1% (44,668 versus 45,098 favoring Intel, actually the database records this as an Intel win by 1%). The AMD wins are narrower than Intel's largest margins, and they occur in more specialized workloads.

Data compression and encryption are closer than the compute-heavy tests. Intel leads compression by 9.1% (405,885 versus 368,884) and encryption by 4% (22,719 versus 21,820). Integer math gives Intel a 25.8% edge (139,410 versus 103,390), and the multithread score shows Intel ahead by 17.5% (36,810 versus 30,378). The nearest rival comparisons frame the results differently: the AMD chip's closest rival is the Intel Core i7-14700T, with a delta of only 0.1%, while the Intel Core 9 273PE sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF. The Intel part also outperforms the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering and physics simulation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 versus 25,165 gives it a 19.6% advantage in CPU-bound render workloads. The PassMark physics result, 3,120 versus 1,430, suggests a substantial edge in simulation and game physics calculations. Prime number finding, often used as a proxy for integer throughput, shows Intel at 203 versus 91, a 55.2% lead that reflects its higher core count and thread count.

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in single-threaded PassMark testing, scoring 3,920 versus 3,650. That 7.4% margin indicates the Zen 4 architecture delivers strong per-thread performance despite having fewer cores. Extended instructions also favor AMD, with 27,714 versus 24,630, a 12.5% edge that suggests better SIMD or specialized instruction handling in certain workloads. These wins point to scenarios where software is lightly threaded or where extended instruction sets are heavily used.

Encryption and compression workloads are competitive but favor Intel. The 4% encryption gap (22,719 versus 21,820) and 9.1% compression gap (405,885 versus 368,884) are modest compared to the physics and prime number margins. Random string sorting is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by just 1% (45,098 versus 44,668). For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness or extended instruction throughput, the AMD part has a measurable advantage. For everything else in the database, the Intel part delivers higher raw scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It belongs to the 8000 series, uses the Zen 4 architecture, and carries the codename Hawk Point. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with the codename Bartlett Lake. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel part, 36 MB versus 16 MB, likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The AMD chip has a 4.00 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel part's higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz) aligns with its Cinebench single-core wins, while its lower base clock reflects a different power and thermal design. The AMD chip carries a 45 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 W.

Memory and platform support also differ. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using the Radeon 780M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile part, and the Intel chip is classified as a desktop part. Release dates also differ: the AMD chip was released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE wins with a score of 4,417 versus 3,552 for the AMD chip, a 19.6% margin.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins PassMark single-thread (3,920 versus 3,650, a 7.4% lead) and PassMark extended instructions (27,714 versus 24,630, a 12.5% lead).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of both processors?

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

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark physics performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 3,120 versus 1,430 for the AMD chip, a 54.2% advantage.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |

| Average benchmark score | 41,963 | 49,845 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 88th | 90th |