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

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core 9 273PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data confirms a clear split between them. The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates in almost every heavy workload category, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 holds a narrow advantage in single-threaded performance. The database records 9 wins for the Intel part and 2 wins for the AMD part in their direct head-to-head tests, with the Intel processor also carrying a higher average benchmark score of 49845 compared to the AMD processor’s 41208.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-threaded benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in the single-thread test, which is 3.7% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PE’s score of 3650. This is one of only two head-to-head tests where the AMD processor wins.

Q: How large is the Intel Core 9 273PE’s lead in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36810 in the multi-thread test, which is 42.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440’s score of 21054. The Intel part also leads by 62.1% in prime number finding, scoring 203 versus 77.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads, doubling both the core count and thread count of the AMD processor.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core 9 273PE have ECC memory support enabled in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE ranks in the 90th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 ranks in the 87th percentile. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score of 49845 versus 41208.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is a mobile part based on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PE is a desktop part using the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 9 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The database does not list a die size for the Intel chip.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor features 12 cores and 24 threads. This doubling of resources explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap observed in the benchmarks. Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but the AMD part uses a 1 MB per core L2 cache, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs even more: the AMD processor has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support shows another architectural split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and share the same memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor pairs with a Radeon 840M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is an active mobile product using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is an active desktop product using Intel Socket 1700. Release dates in the database place the AMD processor on January 4, 2026, and the Intel processor on March 8, 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active production parts.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PE is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 offers a slight single-thread edge. The Intel part wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with margins ranging from 25.1% to 64.1%. Its average benchmark score of 49845 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% higher), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% lower).

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, with an average benchmark score of 41208 and an 87th percentile ranking, sits among competitors like the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (0.6% higher). Its only head-to-head victories come in the single-thread and single-thread duplicate tests, where it scores 3785 against 3650, a 3.7% advantage.

For workloads that depend on raw multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. For workloads that favor single-thread responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 holds a measurable but modest lead. The Intel processor also uses a higher TDP of 65 watts compared to the AMD processor’s 28 watts, which aligns with its desktop positioning and higher core count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database. Core count: 6 cores for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 versus 12 cores for the Intel Core 9 273PE. Thread count: 12 versus 24. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip versus 2.30 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz for the AMD chip versus 5.70 GHz for the Intel chip. TDP: 28 watts versus 65 watts.

Socket type: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Architecture: Zen 5 for the AMD part with no architecture listed for the Intel part in the database. Codename: Gorgon Point for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel. Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD, Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchy: L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bus: dual-channel for both. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for both. PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: January 4, 2026 for AMD versus March 8, 2026 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins 9 of 11 tests, and the margins are large in most cases. The largest Intel advantage appears in the physics test, where it scores 3120 against the AMD processor’s 1119, a difference of 64.1%. Floating point math shows a 60.2% Intel lead, with scores of 107884 versus 42934. Integer math follows at 52.7% ahead, with 139410 versus 65991.

The Intel processor leads by 62.1% in the prime number finding test, scoring 203 versus 77. Data encryption shows a 45.3% Intel advantage, with 22719 versus 12418. Multi-thread performance is 42.8% higher for Intel, scoring 36810 versus 21054. Random string sorting goes to Intel by 39.6%, with 45098 versus 27252. Data compression shows a 36.8% Intel lead, with 405885 versus 256420. Extended instructions favor Intel by 25.1%, with 24630 versus 18456.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins the remaining two tests, both of which measure single-threaded performance. The AMD chip scores 3785 in the single-thread test, 3.7% higher than the Intel chip’s 3650. The duplicate single-thread test shows the same result: 3785 versus 3650, again a 3.7% AMD advantage. These are the only benchmark categories where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor.

Looking at the nearest rival data provides additional context. The Intel Core 9 273PE trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.9%, while leading the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 matches the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at a 0% delta, leads the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H by 0.1%, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X by 0.4%, and trails the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H by 0.6%. These figures place both processors in competitive positions within their respective performance tiers, though the Intel part sits higher overall.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the winner in every multi-threaded and compute-intensive category recorded in the database. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, deliver decisive advantages in physics simulation, floating point math, integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, and multi-thread performance. The margins range from 25.1% to 64.1%, making the Intel part the stronger option for rendering, scientific computing, compression workloads, and any task that scales with core count and cache size.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins only in single-threaded performance, with a 3.7% lead over the Intel processor. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture give it a slight edge in lightly threaded workloads. The AMD processor also operates at a much lower TDP of 28 watts versus 65 watts, which reflects its mobile positioning. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process and supports LPDDR5X memory, making it suited for portable systems where power efficiency matters more than raw throughput.

The benchmark data does not show the AMD processor winning any test that demands multiple cores. The Intel processor’s 62.1% lead in prime number finding and 60.2% lead in floating point math indicate that the core count and cache advantages translate directly into performance. The AMD processor’s single-thread win is real but narrow, and it does not offset the Intel part’s dominance in the other nine categories. Overall, the Intel Core 9 273PE is the higher-performing processor in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 offers a specific single-thread advantage and a lower power envelope appropriate for its mobile market segment.