AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
68.2Single-core85.4
69.8Multi-core70.5
42.2Efficiencyspec-based93.3
100iGPU—
73.9Platformspec-based51.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3927 spec wins — Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M4 Pro (14-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 75.2 to 68.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+1). AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 22% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 27,669 vs 22,600
- 21% higher PassMark: 46,006 vs 37,968
- 20% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Apple M4 Pro (14-core)
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 68
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,920 vs 2,867
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,400 vs 17,334
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | — |
| Max TDP | 120 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+11% | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Apple 20-core GPU |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 25% | 3,920+37%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 14% | 22,400+29%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 24% | 2,210+13%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669+22%Top 10% | 22,600Top 14% |
| PassMark | 46,006+21%Top 9% | 37,968Top 13% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 26% | 4,546+13%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,119Top 1% | — |
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