AMD Ryzen 3 110 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 110 and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 occupy entirely different tiers of the mobile processor market. The Ryzen 3 110 is a low-power, quad-core part aimed at everyday computing and light productivity. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is a high-end, octa-core processor with flagship-class benchmark scores, designed for demanding workloads like content creation, heavy multitasking, and advanced AI-adjacent tasks.

Benchmark results indicate the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the clear performance winner. Its recorded data places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 3 110 sits at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average benchmark score of 49796; the Ryzen 3 110 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means no direct score comparison is possible. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 also holds substantial leads over its nearest rivals: it trails the Intel Core 9 273PE by only 0.1%, while beating the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.8%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 1.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 1.2%. This places it firmly in desktop-class territory despite being a mobile chip.

The Ryzen 3 110 is the pick for systems where power draw and thermals matter more than raw throughput. Its 28W TDP versus the 55W TDP of the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 makes it suitable for thinner, quieter notebooks. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the pick for users who need maximum compute headroom and are willing to accept higher power consumption.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 3 110 uses Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename. This is a multi-generational leap. The Ryzen 3 110 is built on a 6 nm TSMC process, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The smaller node contributes to the higher transistor density and efficiency of the newer chip.

The core counts diverge significantly. The Ryzen 3 110 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling both core and thread counts. Cache structures also scale up. The Ryzen 3 110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The L3 cache is four times larger on the Ryzen AI Max+ 388.

Clock speeds are higher on the newer chip. The Ryzen 3 110 has a 3.00 GHz base clock and a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Both are locked processors, with no unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs substantially. The Ryzen 3 110 uses DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, over three times the memory bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe configuration also differs: the Ryzen 3 110 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics scale with the processor tier. The Ryzen 3 110 pairs with a Radeon 660M. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 pairs with a Radeon 8060S. The sockets differ as well: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 110, AMD Socket FP11 for the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. The die sizes reflect the complexity gap: 210 mm² for the Ryzen 3 110 versus 2x 70.6 mm² for the Ryzen AI Max+ 388, indicating a chiplet-based design on the latter.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 winning every benchmark category where scores exist. This includes multi-core and single-core workloads in Cinebench, plus a broad set of PassMark tests covering integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, physics, random string sorting, and extended instructions.

The Ryzen 3 110 has no benchmark entries in the database. That means there is no measured evidence of it winning any workload. Its advantage is qualitative: the 28W TDP suggests it belongs in lower-power systems. The Ryzen 3 110 has a 4-core, 8-thread configuration that is adequate for standard office tasks, web browsing, and light productivity, but the database provides no scores to confirm this.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 excels in throughput-heavy tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18759 and single-core score of 1960 indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded applications. PassMark integer math at 109588 and floating-point math at 72722 show robust number-crunching capability. Data compression at 400887 and encryption at 20092 point to strong performance in file archiving and security workloads. Physics simulation scores 1843, random string sorting scores 43196, and extended instructions score 32719.

For users deciding between the two, the split is clear: choose the Ryzen 3 110 for low-power computing, choose the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 for maximum performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 reaches a 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the AMD Ryzen 3 110 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 provides 76.8 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 provides 256.0 GB/s over quad-channel LPDDR5X.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 3 110 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Ryzen 3 110 has a 28W TDP. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a 55W TDP.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen 3 110 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no direct head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. However, the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a full set of recorded scores. The Ryzen 3 110 has none. This makes a numeric comparison impossible, but the available data still shows the performance class of each part.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18759 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1960 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2872 multi-core and 298 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 33486, a single-thread score of 4185, integer math at 109588, and floating-point math at 72722. Data compression reaches 400887, encryption reaches 20092, and extended instructions reach 32719. Physics scores 1843, random string sorting scores 43196, and find prime numbers scores 145.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals confirm its standing. The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average score of 49845, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49394, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 1.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, also 1.2% lower. These delta values place the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 in direct competition with high-end desktop processors, despite being a mobile chip.

The Ryzen 3 110 has no scores to compare, so its percentile of 50 is based on other data in the database. This indicates mid-pack positioning. The performance gap between the two is likely large, but without recorded scores for the Ryzen 3 110, the exact margin cannot be stated from the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field. The Ryzen 3 110 uses 4 cores and 8 threads; the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP is 28W versus 55W.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 110, AMD Socket FP11 for the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Architecture is Zen 3+ versus Zen 5. Codename is Rembrandt-R versus Strix Halo. Process node is 6 nm versus 4 nm, both from TSMC. Die size is 210 mm² versus 2x 70.6 mm².

Cache hierarchy differs at every level. L1 is 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core. L2 is 512 KB per core versus 1 MB per core. L3 is 8 MB shared versus 32 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bus is dual-channel versus quad-channel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe configuration differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) on the Ryzen 3 110, Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) on the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M versus Radeon 8060S. Release dates differ: 2025-09-30 for the Ryzen 3 110, 2026-01-05 for the Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are 100-000000549(FP7r2) for the Ryzen 3 110 and 100-000001980 for the Ryzen AI Max+ 388.