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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i and the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded measurements, while the AMD part has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of direct data means any performance relationship must be inferred from the Intel processor's absolute scores and its position among rival processors.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 and a single-core score of 5532. In Cinebench R20, it records 16459 multi-core and 2323 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 3950 multi-core and 557 single-core. These figures place the processor in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results for the Intel chip are equally extensive. The multi-thread score is 46107, and the single-thread score is 4573. Integer math reaches 164629, floating point math reaches 125546, and extended instructions score 38743. Data compression scores 585752, while data encryption scores 29636. The processor finds prime numbers at a rate of 198, sorts random strings at 53167, and achieves a physics score of 2754.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 273PQE is 66099. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus averages 66159, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D averages 65914, which is 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus averages 66855, which is 1.1 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 4465P averages 66925, which is 1.2 percent higher. The Core 9 273PQE sits within a narrow band of roughly one percent of all four rivals, indicating performance parity with each of them.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no recorded benchmark scores, no wins can be attributed to either processor in the head-to-head data. The Intel processor is the only one with measurable performance, and its percentile ranking confirms it operates in the upper tier of the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in design philosophy. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part doubles the core and thread counts.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel processor runs at higher frequencies in both states.

Manufacturing processes are distinct. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Cache structures differ in organization. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for the AMD part versus 2 MB of L2 cache per core for the Intel part. The L3 cache is notably different: the AMD chip has 4 MB total, while the Intel chip has 36 MB shared across the processor. The Intel part therefore provides substantially more last-level cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both run dual-channel memory buses, and both deliver 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor the Intel chip. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capability. The AMD chip uses Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

The codenames and generations reflect different lineages. The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets the desktop market segment. Both are listed as active production parts with the same release date.

The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD processor has no launch MSRP listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The Intel part runs at 3.40 GHz base and 5.90 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

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

Q: What PCIe generations do the processors support?

A: The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is classified as a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The database records the following differences between the two processors:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i | Intel Core 9 273PQE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 125 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

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

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $589 |

| Part number | Unknown | SA4Q9 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 66099 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 93 |

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. Memory bus width is identical at dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on both. Both processors are marked as active production parts with the same release date. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of purpose. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the higher-performance part by every measurable metric in the database. It doubles the core count, doubles the thread count, runs at higher base and boost clocks, carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 4 MB, and uses PCIe Gen 5 instead of Gen 4. Its recorded benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 66099 and a multi-thread PassMark score of 46107.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i cannot be compared numerically because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of recorded data rather than measured performance. What the specification table does show is a processor designed for a different role. The 28 watt TDP, mobile market segment, and LPDDR5X memory support indicate a low-power embedded or mobile part. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock suggests a processor optimized for efficiency constraints rather than raw throughput.

The Intel part, by contrast, is a desktop processor with a 125 watt TDP, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, and a launch MSRP of $589. Its nearest rivals in the database, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and several Intel Core Ultra parts, all sit within 1.2 percent of its average score. This clustering confirms the Core 9 273PQE operates at the level of high-end desktop processors.

Users requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput, large cache capacity, and modern PCIe connectivity should select the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The data shows it delivers top-tier benchmark results and competes directly with flagship-class CPUs. Users constrained by power limits or needing a compact mobile platform should consider the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i, which offers a much lower TDP, LPDDR5X support, and a mobile form factor, though its performance cannot be quantified from the current database records. The choice rests on whether the workload demands the Intel part's measured performance or the AMD part's efficiency profile.