AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
68.2Single-core72.8
69.8Multi-core73.8
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
100iGPU—
73.9Platformspec-based69.6
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39212 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 68.9 against 67.9 for Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 33% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 68
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 70
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 33% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 120 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 25% | 2,959+3%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 14% | 17,915+3%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 24% | 2,154+10%Top 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669Top 10% | 31,781+15%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 46,006Top 9% | 47,933+4%Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 26% | 4,543+13%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,119Top 1% | — |
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