AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
68.2Single-core74.6
69.8Multi-core61.3
42.2Efficiencyspec-based81.4
100iGPU88.3
73.9Platformspec-based56.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3929 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 68.9 against 69.6 for Intel Core Ultra X9 388H. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 61
- Stronger iGPU score: 100 vs 88
- 256% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 18 MB
- 200% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 4
- 71% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 11,119 vs 6,501
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 68
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 50% lower process: 2 nm vs 4 nm
- 33% higher cores: 16 vs 12
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 2,201 vs 1,958
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Process | 4 nm | 2 nm+50% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 120 W+50% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+256% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit) | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,867Top 25% | 3,038+6%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,334Top 14% | 17,395Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958Top 24% | 2,201+12%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,669+46%Top 10% | 18,911Top 20% |
| PassMark | 46,006+26%Top 9% | 36,409Top 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,024Top 26% | 4,300+7%Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,119+71%Top 1% | 6,501Top 5% |
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