AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
68.3Single-core70.5
56.9Multi-core52.2
42.2Efficiencyspec-based93.3
97.4iGPU—
62.7Platformspec-based43.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3886 spec wins — Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 62.5 against 62.7 for Apple M3 Pro (12-core). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple M3 Pro (12-core) edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388
- Stronger multi-core score: 57 vs 52
- 256% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 36 GB
- 36% higher PassMark: 32,831 vs 24,069
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
Reasons to pick the Apple M3 Pro (12-core)
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | — |
| Max TDP | 120 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 6 |
| Threads | 16+33% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+23% | 4.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | — |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Apple 18-core GPU |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+256% | 36 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Apple M3 Pro (12-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,872Top 23% | 3,100+8%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,915Top 25% | 15,300+3%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,960+2%Top 22% | 1,930Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,759+27%Top 20% | 14,800Top 39% |
| PassMark | 32,831+36%Top 22% | 24,069Top 41% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,119Top 20% | 4,252+3%Top 15% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 9,801Top 4% | — |
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