AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
66.1Single-core74.6
93.7Multi-core61.3
42.2Efficiencyspec-based81.4
—iGPU88.7
82.5Platformspec-based56.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 4953 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins this laptop processor face-off, 75.6 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32). 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+ PRO 495
- Stronger multi-core score: 94 vs 61
- 300% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 4
- 256% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 18 MB
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 66
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 50% lower process: 2 nm vs 4 nm
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | 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+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz+48% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+2% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+256% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 8065S (40 CU) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 3,000 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,038Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,395Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,201Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 18,911Top 22% |
| PassMark | 57,357+58%Top 2% | 36,409Top 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,352+1%Top 11% | 4,300Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 6,627Top 4% |
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