AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U and the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile ranking for the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31,143 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has an average benchmark score of 0 and is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U and the Intel Core 9 273PTE represent two fundamentally different design philosophies in the processor market. The AMD part is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. This transistor density enables the chip to pack 25,000 million transistors into a die size of 178 mm². The Intel part, in contrast, is based on the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 9 generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. No transistor count or die size data is recorded for the Intel processor in the database.

The core configurations differ substantially. AMD's chip uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel's chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, a 50% advantage in core count and thread count. The cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 pool on the Intel part is more than double that of the AMD part.

Socket compatibility separates these products entirely. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ: the AMD chip is classified as a mobile processor, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop processor. Both support ECC memory, but the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded as identical at 89.6 GB/s for both, with dual-channel memory buses.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. The AMD processor carries a Radeon 780M graphics solution, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730. The launch dates are distinct: the AMD chip was released in April 2024, and the Intel chip in March 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QJ.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data in the database is asymmetric: only the Intel Core 9 273PTE has recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark entries and an average score of zero. This makes direct head-to-head comparisons impossible from the recorded measurements. However, the Intel processor's data can be interpreted on its own merits.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 and its Passmark multi-thread score of 24,054. Its single-thread results are also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,886 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3,433. The processor handles integer math well, scoring 82,411 in Passmark integer math, and floating-point math at 60,673. Data compression results reach 258,704 in Passmark, indicating efficient handling of data-intensive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, with its 28-watt TDP and mobile classification, targets power-sensitive embedded applications. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with Zen 4 architecture and 5.10 GHz boost clock suggests capable performance for its class, but the database contains no recorded benchmark scores to quantify this. The Intel chip, with a 45-watt TDP and desktop classification, is positioned for higher sustained throughput in workloads that scale with core count and cache size.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel Core 9 273PTE provide context. The Intel Core i7-12700F has an average score of 31,081, which is 0.2% lower than the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31,074, also 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31,290, which is 0.5% higher than the Core 9 273PTE. These margins are narrow, indicating the Core 9 273PTE sits in a competitive performance band.

Specification Differences

The recorded specification differences between the two processors are extensive. Core count differs: 8 for AMD versus 12 for Intel. Thread count differs: 16 versus 24. Base clock speeds differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 3.30 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 28 watts for AMD versus 45 watts for Intel.

Sockets are not interchangeable: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture and codename differ: Zen 4 with Hawk Point for AMD, Bartlett Lake for Intel. Process nodes differ: 4 nm from TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm from Intel. Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 25,000 million, with no data for Intel. Die size is recorded only for AMD at 178 mm², with no data for Intel.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present in both.

PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment differs: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: April 2024 for AMD versus March 2026 for Intel. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $549, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part has a part number of SA4QJ, while the AMD part number is unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark scores. All recorded benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core 9 273PTE. The analysis of the Intel part's performance must therefore be based on its absolute scores and its position relative to nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 2,060 in multi-core and 290 in single-core. The gap between these results shows strong scaling in multi-threaded workloads, consistent with its 12-core, 24-thread configuration. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 8,586, and the single-core score is 1,212. The R23 results continue the trend: 20,445 multi-core and 2,886 single-core. These figures indicate that the processor maintains performance across successive Cinebench versions.

Passmark tests reveal workload-specific strengths. The data compression score of 258,704 is the highest recorded value among the Passmark tests for this processor, indicating strong throughput in compression tasks. Data encryption scores 14,253, and extended instructions score 15,952. Prime number finding scores 142, which is relatively low compared to other integer tasks. Floating-point math scores 60,673, while integer math scores 82,411. Random string sorting scores 28,973. The multi-thread score of 24,054 and single-thread score of 3,433 round out the Passmark suite.

The percentile ranking of 82 places the Intel Core 9 273PTE above the majority of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 31,143 positions it within a tight cluster of rivals. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12650HX, exceeds it by 0.5%, while the Intel Core i7-12700F, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and Intel Core i7-13700TE all trail by margins between 0.2% and 0.4%. These deltas are small enough to be considered performance parity within measurement variance.

The absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U means no wins can be assigned to either processor in a direct comparison. The available data shows the Intel part as a capable desktop processor with strong multi-core results, while the AMD part remains unquantified in the database. The recorded information supports the Intel processor's classification at the 82nd percentile, but the AMD processor's performance characteristics cannot be evaluated from the current measurements.