AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
69.2Single-core72.8
63.9Multi-core73.8
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
96.7iGPU61
73.9Platformspec-based69.6
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max 39012 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 66.8 against 67.2 for Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390
- Stronger iGPU score: 97 vs 61
- 400% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 9,502 vs 1,902
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 33% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 64
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 49% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 21,266
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 120 W | 160 W+33% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8050S (32 CU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,918Top 16% | 2,959+1%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,959Top 12% | 17,915+6%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,982Top 20% | 2,154+9%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,266Top 16% | 31,781+49%Top 5% |
| PassMark | 41,879Top 11% | 47,933+14%Top 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,039Top 21% | 4,543+12%Top 7% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 9,502+400%Top 3% | 1,902Top 42% |
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