AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
70.2Single-core69.5
77.3Multi-core78.7
42.2Efficiencyspec-based44.4
100iGPU61
79.9Platformspec-based69.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3957 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins this laptop processor face-off, 72.9 to 68.1, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+39) and single-core (+1). Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus 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+ 395
- 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
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 33% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 120 W
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 25% higher cores: 20 vs 16
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,566 vs 4,145
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 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+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 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+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit, on-package) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,905Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,233Top 11% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,043Top 15% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,314Top 3% | — |
| PassMark | 54,913+19%Top 4% | 46,295Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,145Top 15% | 4,566+10%Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 11,018+479%Top 1% | 1,902Top 42% |
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