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

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 9 273PTE occupy different segments, yet their benchmark results show a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD chip wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel part claims only two victories. The data indicates that the AMD processor delivers a dominant overall performance profile, particularly in single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, despite the Intel chip offering more physical cores and threads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in their average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average benchmark score of 41963, which places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average score of 31143, putting it in the 82nd percentile.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445. This gives AMD a 23.1% advantage.

Q: What are the single-thread performance scores?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 3920, which is 14.2% ahead of the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core 9 273PTE are listed as "Active" in their production status.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear choice for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. It leads in 15 out of 17 recorded tests, with victories spanning Cinebench multi-core, Cinebench single-core, PassMark multithread, PassMark single-thread, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. Its average benchmark score of 41963 is substantially higher than the Intel part's 31143, and its 88th percentile ranking versus 82nd confirms the overall advantage.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE does win two specific tests: PassMark find prime numbers (142 vs 91) and PassMark physics (1917 vs 1430). These wins suggest the Intel chip has an edge in certain integer-heavy or physics simulation tasks. However, these are narrow victories in the broader context. The Intel processor also holds advantages in core count (12 vs 8), threads (24 vs 16), and L3 cache size (36 MB vs 16 MB), but these hardware advantages do not translate into superior benchmark results in most cases.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance across a wide range of tasks, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the stronger choice based on recorded data. The Intel Core 9 273PTE may appeal to those specifically targeting prime number calculations or physics simulations, where its wins are recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2536 versus 2060, a 23.1% lead. The same 23.1% advantage appears in Cinebench R15 single-core (357 vs 290), Cinebench R20 multi-core (10569 vs 8586), Cinebench R23 multi-core (25165 vs 20445), and Cinebench R23 single-core (3552 vs 2886). Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 23% delta (1491 vs 1212). These consistent margins indicate a significant per-core efficiency advantage for the Zen 4 architecture.

PassMark results show even larger deltas in some areas. Data compression favors AMD at 368884 versus 258704, a 42.6% difference. Data encryption shows a 53.1% gap (21820 vs 14253). Extended instructions deliver the largest margin at 73.7% (27714 vs 15952). Random string sorting also goes to AMD with 44668 versus 28973, a 54.2% delta. Integer math favors AMD at 103390 versus 82411, a 25.5% lead, while floating-point math is closer at 63490 versus 60673, a 4.6% margin.

The multithread test shows AMD ahead with 30378 versus 24054, a 26.3% advantage. PassMark single-thread also favors AMD at 3920 versus 3433, a 14.2% delta. The two Intel wins are PassMark find prime numbers (142 vs 91, a 35.9% edge) and PassMark physics (1917 vs 1430, a 25.4% edge). These are the only tests where the Intel chip outperforms, and they are isolated rather than part of a broader trend.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Both have a TDP of 45. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 9 273PTE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a higher generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip includes Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is in the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor is in the desktop segment. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the codename Bartlett Lake with a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Intel chip does not have recorded transistor count or die size data in the database.

Cache structures differ. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core caches and more than double the shared L3 cache.

The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Intel part number is SA4QJ.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS wins in the vast majority of recorded scenarios. Its Cinebench results, both single and multi-core, are consistently 23.1% ahead. This makes it the stronger choice for rendering tasks, video encoding, and any workload that scales with Cinebench-style performance. PassMark multithread results (26.3% ahead) and integer math (25.5% ahead) reinforce its suitability for general productivity and compute-heavy applications.

Data compression (42.6% ahead) and data encryption (53.1% ahead) are areas where the AMD chip shows particularly strong performance. Extended instructions (73.7% ahead) is the largest delta, indicating a major advantage in workloads using advanced instruction sets. Random string sorting (54.2% ahead) also favors AMD.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins exactly two tests. PassMark find prime numbers (142 vs 91) shows a 35.9% advantage, which suggests a specific strength in prime number computation algorithms. PassMark physics (1917 vs 1430) shows a 25.4% advantage, indicating better performance in physics simulation workloads. These wins are notable but limited in scope.

For users running physics simulations or prime number calculations, the Intel chip may be preferable. For all other measured workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS delivers higher scores. The Intel chip's additional cores and larger cache do not overcome the AMD chip's architectural efficiency in most benchmarks. The data supports the AMD processor as the overall performance leader, with the Intel chip holding only two specialized niches.