AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Apple M5 Max (18-core)
68.2Single-core92
69.8Multi-core96.6
42.2Efficiencyspec-based93.3
100iGPU—
73.9Platformspec-based61.9
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3927 spec wins — Apple M5 Max (18-core)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple M5 Max (18-core) wins this laptop processor face-off, 89 to 68.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+24). 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
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 24 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Apple M5 Max (18-core)
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 68
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 70
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,256 vs 17,334
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,322 vs 2,867
- 50% higher cores: 18 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | — |
| Max TDP | 120 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 18+50% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+33% | 18 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Apple 40-core GPU |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Apple M5 Max (18-core) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 25% | 4,322+51%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 14% | 29,256+69%Top 1% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 24% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 46,006Top 9% | 57,677+25%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 26% | 5,964+48%Top 2% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,119Top 1% | — |
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