AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
68.2Single-core73.9
69.8Multi-core82
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
100iGPU60.5
73.9Platformspec-based73.9
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 39212 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 71 to 68.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+6). 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
- Stronger iGPU score: 100 vs 61
- 499% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 11,119 vs 1,855
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 14% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 68
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 70
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 33% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 120 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 25% | 3,014+5%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 14% | 19,741+14%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 24% | 2,180+11%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669Top 10% | 36,908+33%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 46,006Top 9% | 56,512+23%Top 3% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 26% | 4,601+14%Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,119+499%Top 1% | 1,855Top 44% |
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