AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
68.2Single-core69.5
69.8Multi-core78.7
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
100iGPU61
73.9Platformspec-based69.6
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3928 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 68.9 against 68.1 for Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 edges ahead in iGPU, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392
- Stronger iGPU score: 100 vs 61
- 479% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 11,018 vs 1,902
- 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 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
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| 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 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 10% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 46,006Top 8% | 46,295+1%Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 22% | 4,566+13%Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,018+479%Top 1% | 1,902Top 42% |
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