AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive victory for the Intel Core 9 273PQE across every single recorded test. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel processor wins all 15, with zero wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. The margins are substantial in nearly every category, making this one of the more one-sided comparisons in the database.

Starting with the most striking differences, Cinebench results reveal the scale of the gap. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 against the AMD's 12,532, a delta of -68% for the AMD part. The single-core Cinebench R23 test tells a similar story: Intel scores 5,532 versus AMD's 1,915.5, a -65.4% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 3,950 versus AMD's 1,915 (-51.5%), and single-core R15 puts Intel at 557 versus AMD's 242.6 (-56.4%).

The Passmark suite reinforces this dominance. The largest percentage gap appears in floating point math, where Intel scores 125,546 against AMD's 39,967, a -68.2% delta. Integer math shows Intel at 164,629 versus AMD's 63,078 (-61.7%). Data compression favors Intel heavily: 585,752 versus 229,796, a -60.8% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 29,636 versus AMD's 11,470 (-61.3%). Extended instructions land at 38,743 for Intel versus 16,440 for AMD (-57.6%). Prime number finding records 198 for Intel versus 72 for AMD (-63.6%). Multithread performance gives Intel 46,107 versus AMD's 19,506 (-57.7%). Physics simulation scores 2,754 for Intel versus 1,095 for AMD (-60.2%). Random string sorting completes at 53,167 versus 24,970, a -53% delta.

The narrowest margin comes in single-thread performance. Passmark single-thread shows Intel at 4,573 versus AMD's 3,683, a -19.5% delta. This remains a clear Intel win, but the gap is far smaller than the multi-threaded workloads, indicating the AMD's Zen 5 architecture does comparatively better on lightly threaded tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not present a balanced picture. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every benchmark category recorded, covering Cinebench R15 and R23, all six Passmark sub-tests, and both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison.

Interpreting these results requires context. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.90 GHz boost clock, give it overwhelming advantages in heavily threaded workloads. The AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.80 GHz boost clock cannot compete on raw throughput. The closest contest appears in single-threaded operations, where the AMD's 19.5% deficit indicates its per-core efficiency is respectable, just not sufficient to overtake Intel's higher boost frequency.

For workloads such as video rendering, batch compression, software compilation, or scientific computing that scales with core count, the Intel processor's advantage is massive. For lightly threaded daily tasks like web browsing, office applications, or light coding, the AMD part remains functional but still trails in every measured metric. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 outperforms the Intel Core 9 273PQE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 9 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment with an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double in both counts. Base clocks also diverge: the AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base with a 4.80 GHz boost, while the Intel runs at 3.40 GHz base with a 5.90 GHz boost. The Intel's power envelope is far higher at 125 W TDP versus the AMD's 28 W TDP, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design intent.

Cache layouts show distinct philosophies. Both use 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD allocates 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB total L3. The Intel doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 36 MB of shared L3, a substantial advantage for cache-sensitive workloads. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but the AMD also supports LPDDR5X while the Intel additionally supports DDR4. Both run dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel enables ECC memory support while the AMD does not. PCIe generation differs: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD featuring Radeon 840M and the Intel featuring UHD Graphics 770.

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 AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the benchmarks?

A: The largest delta is -68.2% in Passmark floating point math, where the Intel scores 125,546 versus the AMD's 39,967. Cinebench R23 multi-core also shows a -68% delta.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD wins?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the AMD records zero wins.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Intel has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.90 GHz boost clock.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the difference in market segment?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict. The Intel Core 9 273PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 19.5% in single-threaded work to over 68% in multi-threaded and floating-point workloads. The Intel's 12 cores and 24 threads, higher boost clock of 5.90 GHz, larger cache pool of 36 MB L3, and PCIe Gen 5 support combine to produce an average benchmark score of 66,099, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD's average score of 25,981 places it in the 78th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 does offer a much lower 28 W TDP and a smaller footprint with its 195 mm² die, making it appropriate for mobile systems where power efficiency is a priority. However, the performance data does not support choosing the AMD for raw processing capability. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every benchmark category measured. Users requiring maximum throughput for multi-threaded applications, data compression, encryption, or physics simulation should select the Intel. Those constrained to mobile platforms with low power budgets may consider the AMD, but should expect substantially lower performance in all measured areas. The database records the Intel Core 9 273PQE as the clear winner with 15 wins to 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $589 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001602 | SA4Q9 |