AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two desktop processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the performance leader, sitting at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 49845. It delivers roughly 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370. This places it firmly in high-end desktop territory.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE occupies the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part wins every measured category. The AMD chip is a lower-power, 6-core part with a 35W TDP, while the Intel chip is a 12-core, 24-thread part with a 65W TDP. The choice depends on whether the workload demands maximum throughput or if power efficiency and platform flexibility matter more.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the pick for users who need heavy multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 31288 score in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is appropriate for builds where the lower 35W TDP and AMD Socket AM5 platform are priorities, though its performance data is not recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every benchmark category with recorded scores. Its strongest results come from multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3153. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 13140. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it reaches 31288. PassMark multi-thread score is 36810, and PassMark physics is 3120.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel. The Cinebench R15 single-core score is 445, Cinebench R20 single-core is 1855, and Cinebench R23 single-core is 4417. PassMark single-thread is 3650. The Intel chip also handles data compression at 405885 in PassMark, data encryption at 22719, extended instructions at 24630, floating-point math at 107884, integer math at 139410, and random string sorting at 45098. Find prime numbers scores 203.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no benchmark scores in the database. Its wins are structural rather than performance-based. It uses fewer cores and threads (6 and 12 versus 12 and 24), has a lower 35W TDP versus 65W, supports DDR5 memory only while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and uses AMD Socket AM5 with 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Intel chip uses 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. These are the areas where AMD holds advantages in configuration, not in measured output.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The CPU contains 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and includes ECC support. Integrated graphics come from the Radeon 840M. The part uses 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU and fits AMD Socket AM5. The multiplier is unlocked, and the production status is active. The release date is February 28, 2026.

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 9 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The CPU contains 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and includes ECC support. Integrated graphics come from UHD Graphics 730. The part uses 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU and fits Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is locked. The production status is active. The release date is March 8, 2026, and the launch MSRP is $549.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The Intel chip compensates with a higher core count and more cache, particularly the 36 MB shared L3 versus 8 MB on AMD. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a 35W TDP. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a 65W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE supports 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE and the Intel Core 9 273PE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a full set of benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no recorded scores in any test. The head-to-head section therefore relies on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. This result places it among high-end desktop parts, as its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% lower), Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% higher). The 0.1% and 0.9% deltas indicate the Intel part is competitive with these top performers.

In single-core performance, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417 and PassMark single-thread score of 3650 show strength in lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark integer math score of 139410 and floating-point math score of 107884 confirm solid arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 405885 is a particularly strong result, indicating efficient handling of compressed data workloads.

The Intel chip's multi-threaded scores scale with its 12-core, 24-thread configuration. Cinebench R15 multi-core at 3153, R20 multi-core at 13140, and R23 multi-core at 31288 show consistent scaling across benchmark versions. PassMark multi-thread at 36810 and physics at 3120 reinforce the multi-threaded advantage.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs is a positional metric, but without measured results, direct numerical comparison is impossible. The Intel part's 90th percentile ranking and 49845 average benchmark score are the only quantitative performance data available.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field.

Cores and Threads: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clocks: AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a 4.80 GHz boost. Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz with a 5.70 GHz boost.

TDP: AMD is 35W. Intel is 65W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry.

Codename and Generation: AMD is Gorgon Point, Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). Intel is Bartlett Lake, Core 9 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe: AMD has 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. Intel has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Multiplier: AMD is unlocked. Intel is locked.

Release Date: AMD is February 28, 2026. Intel is March 8, 2026.

Launch MSRP: Intel is $549. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Die Size: AMD is 195 mm². Intel has no die size recorded.

Production Status: Both are active.

ECC Memory: Both support ECC.