AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
69.2Single-core74.7
63.9Multi-core64.7
42.2Efficiencyspec-based56
96.7iGPU75.9
73.9Platformspec-based60.5
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max 39010 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 66.8 against 66.4 for Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 edges ahead in iGPU, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390
- Stronger iGPU score: 97 vs 76
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 155% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 9,502 vs 3,719
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 69
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 18% lower Base TDP: 45 W vs 55 W
- 14% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,200 vs 21,266
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 45 W+18% |
| Max TDP | 120 W+4% | 115 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 10 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8050S (32 CU) | Intel Arc 140T |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,918Top 16% | 3,080+6%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,959Top 12% | 17,900+6%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,982Top 20% | 2,180+10%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,266Top 16% | 24,200+14%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 41,879+22%Top 11% | 34,203Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,039Top 21% | 4,418+9%Top 10% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 9,502+155%Top 3% | 3,719Top 9% |
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