AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
68.3Single-core68.1
56.9Multi-core66.2
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
100iGPU—
62.7Platformspec-based63.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3888 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 62.7 against 62.6 for Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 16% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 57
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 33% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 120 W
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 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+ 388 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Intel Graphics (3 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,872Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,915Top 22% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,960Top 24% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,759Top 23% | — |
| PassMark | 32,831Top 22% | 37,079+13%Top 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,119Top 16% | 4,477+9%Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,018Top 1% | — |
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