AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 9 273PE as the clear performance leader between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel part carries an average benchmark score of 49845 and sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD part is listed at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning database measurements provide no direct performance evidence for it. The Intel Core 9 273PE should be selected by anyone whose workload depends on measurable multi-threaded or single-threaded compute, since it delivers verified results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is a mobile embedded part with a 28 W TDP, so its role is limited to low-power systems where the Intel part's 65 W TDP and desktop socket are not acceptable. The Intel processor also carries a launch MSRP of $549, which is the only pricing information in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and belongs to the Gorgon Point codename under the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry and belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 9 generation. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, a 2x difference in both dimensions. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks diverge sharply: 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 5.70 GHz for Intel. The Intel part reaches a substantially higher boost ceiling, which helps explain its single-thread results.

Cache structures differ in capacity and organization. Both parts allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and a 36 MB shared L3 cache. That 36 MB shared L3 gives Intel a massive advantage in cache-sensitive workloads, while AMD's smaller 4 MB L3 is typical of a lower-power embedded design. Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses and both list 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on both parts. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor on Intel Socket 1700. PCIe connectivity differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count matter for expansion and discrete GPU bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database, so the analysis relies on the Intel Core 9 273PE's standalone benchmark results and rival comparisons. The Intel part posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 and a single-core score of 4417. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13140 multi-core and 1855 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3153 multi-core and 445 single-core. These three Cinebench generations all show the same pattern: strong scaling across its 12 cores and 24 threads, with single-core scores that benefit from the 5.70 GHz boost clock.

The Passmark suite reinforces this. The Intel part scores 36810 in multithread, 3650 in single-thread, 107884 in floating point math, and 139410 in integer math. Data compression reaches 405885, data encryption reaches 22719, and extended instructions reach 24630. Random string sorting scores 45098, physics scores 3120, and find prime numbers scores 203. These figures indicate a processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads well, with particularly strong results in compression and encryption tasks.

The nearest rival data gives context for the Intel part's standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 averages 49796, which is 0.1% below the Intel Core 9 273PE's 49845 average. The Intel Core i5-14600KF averages 49394, 0.9% lower. The Intel Core i9-13980HX averages 50398, which is 1.1% higher than the Core 9 273PE. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 averages 50448, 1.2% higher. These deltas show the Core 9 273PE sitting in a tight cluster with high-end desktop and mobile parts, within roughly one percent of each rival. The 90th percentile placement confirms that this processor outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database, even if it does not lead its immediate peer group.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the AMD part, and its average benchmark score is 0, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 17 recorded benchmark results and an average score of 49845.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 9 273PE in multi-threaded work?

A: The Intel part scores 31288 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 36810 in Passmark multithread. Since the AMD part has no scores, no direct percentage can be calculated, but the Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads versus the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads indicate a large advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory and both list 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It averages 49845, which is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Q: What are the power and socket differences?

A: The AMD part has a 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket. The Intel part has a 65 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD part is also on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is on a 10 nm Intel process.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins in every measurable performance category because the AMD part has no benchmark entries. The Intel part's 12 cores and 24 threads, 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB shared L3 cache give it decisive advantages in multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating point math. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31288 and Passmark multithread score of 36810 confirm that heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computation will benefit from this part. The single-thread score of 4417 in Cinebench R23 and 3650 in Passmark single-thread indicate strong responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like desktop productivity and legacy software. The Intel part's Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes also makes it the better choice for systems with high-bandwidth expansion cards or modern GPUs.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility, based on its specifications. Its 28 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 65 W TDP, so it fits into compact, thermally constrained embedded systems where the Intel desktop part cannot operate. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X memory, which is common in low-power mobile designs, and its Radeon 840M integrated graphics may offer a different feature set than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though the database provides no graphics benchmarks. The 4 nm TSMC process node gives the AMD part a manufacturing advantage in transistor density and power draw per operation. The AMD part also uses AMD Socket FP8, which is aimed at embedded and mobile applications rather than desktop towers. For workloads that must run in a small chassis with limited cooling and low power draw, the AMD part is the only viable option in this comparison, but it sacrifices all measurable performance to achieve that.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clock is 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 and Intel Socket 1700, respectively. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC for AMD and 10 nm from Intel for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Both list 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, a part number of SA4QD, and a 90th percentile ranking, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP, a part number listed as unknown, and a 50th percentile ranking.