AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
72Single-core74.6
84.2Multi-core61.3
42.2Efficiencyspec-based81.4
99.7iGPU88.3
79.9Platformspec-based56.4
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3955 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins this laptop processor face-off, 75.7 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23) and iGPU (+11). Intel Core Ultra X9 388H 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 multi-core score: 84 vs 61
- Stronger iGPU score: 100 vs 88
- 300% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 4
- 256% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 18 MB
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 50% lower process: 2 nm vs 4 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 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+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+256% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 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+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8000 (256-bit, on-package) | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000Top 20% | 3,038+1%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,800+25%Top 7% | 17,395Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,080Top 15% | 2,201+6%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,000+96%Top 5% | 18,911Top 19% |
| PassMark | 54,913+51%Top 7% | 36,409Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 10,860+67%Top 2% | 6,501Top 3% |
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