AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a full suite of benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark results in the database at the time of analysis. This means a direct score-for-score head-to-head is impossible. However, the available data for the Ryzen 5 40 can be interpreted against its own nearest rivals to establish a performance baseline.

The Ryzen 5 40 posts an average benchmark score of 15882 across all tested workloads. This places it at the 70th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the AMD EPYC 75F3 (15859, a 0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (15910, a -0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 9354P (15826, a 0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9334 (15940, a -0.4% delta). The Ryzen 5 40 sits almost exactly between these four server and mobile parts, within a narrow 0.8% band of average scores. This indicates that, based on the database’s aggregate metric, the Ryzen 5 40 delivers computational throughput comparable to those established processors.

Looking at specific workload scores for the Ryzen 5 40, the multi-core Cinebench results show a score of 4841 in R23 and 790 in R15. Single-core scores are 1150 in R23 and 165.5 in R15. In PassMark tests, the highest score is in data compression at 141533, followed by integer math at 31598, floating point math at 15194, random string sorting at 15124, extended instructions at 6437, data encryption at 6646, and multithread at 9341. The single-thread PassMark score is 2477, while physics scores 432 and find prime numbers scores just 20.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, by contrast, has no benchmark entries. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The database shows no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, and the wins counters for both items are set to 0. This lack of data for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 means that any quantitative comparison between the two parts is not possible from the recorded measurements. The analysis must therefore focus on the architectural and specification differences that are documented, alongside the Ryzen 5 40’s standalone performance profile.

Where Each One Wins

Given the absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, a workload-based win split cannot be derived from direct measurements. The database records zero wins for both processors. For the Ryzen 5 40, the available scores allow a qualitative assessment of its strengths. The data shows that its PassMark data compression score of 141533 is dramatically higher than its other PassMark results, suggesting a strong showing in compression-type workloads relative to its own suite. Its floating point math score of 15194 and integer math score of 31598 indicate a balanced arithmetic capability, while the multithread score of 9341 reflects the performance of its 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Ryzen 5 40’s single-thread PassMark score of 2477, combined with its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1150, positions it as a capable performer for lightly threaded tasks, though the data does not provide direct rival comparisons for these individual tests. The physics score of 432 and the find prime numbers score of 20 are the lowest in its suite, pointing to weaker performance in those specific integer-heavy or simulation-style workloads.

For the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, the database contains no scores to indicate any workload advantage. Its percentile rank is listed at 50, which is below the Ryzen 5 40’s 70th percentile, but this percentile is calculated from an average score of 0, so it carries no meaningful weight. Without recorded measurements, no workload-specific wins can be attributed to this processor. The analysis must rely on its specification sheet to infer potential capabilities, but no benchmark confirmation exists in the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 is based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Mendocino, and is manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Halo, and is built on a 4 nm process, also by TSMC. This process difference is significant: the 4 nm node is the more advanced of the two, which typically allows for higher density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not provide transistor counts to quantify this.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The cache hierarchy also diverges. The Ryzen 5 40 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The latter’s L3 cache is 16 times larger in total capacity, and its per-core L2 is double the size.

The die sizes reflect the architectural differences. The Ryzen 5 40 has a monolithic die of 100 mm², while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a chiplet design with two dies, each measuring 70.6 mm², for a combined die area of 141.2 mm². The memory support also differs: the Ryzen 5 40 uses LPDDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus. This affects memory bandwidth, with the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offering 273.1 GB/s versus the Ryzen 5 40’s 88.0 GB/s.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 40 includes a Radeon 610M, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 includes a Radeon 8050S. The PCIe interface also differs: the Ryzen 5 40 supports Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 also supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The base clock of the Ryzen 5 40 is 2.80 GHz, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz. The boost clock is 4.30 GHz for the Ryzen 5 40 and 5.00 GHz for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15 watts for the Ryzen 5 40 and 55 watts for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490.

The sockets are different: the Ryzen 5 40 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses AMD Socket FP11. The part numbers differ, with the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 having the part number 100-000002141, while the Ryzen 5 40’s part number is listed as unknown. The release dates are also distinct: the Ryzen 5 40 has a release date of September 30, 2025, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a release date of May 19, 2026. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and both are mobile market segments.

Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both are locked (multiplier unlocked is false for both). The core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, TDP, socket, process node, cache sizes, memory type, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe version and lane count, integrated graphics, and part number all differ between the two. The architecture field for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is listed as null, but its generation is given as Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), while the Ryzen 5 40’s generation is Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Mendocino)).

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 40?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has an average benchmark score of 15882, which places it at the 70th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have any benchmark scores recorded?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the Ryzen 5 40’s 4.30 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Ryzen 5 40 has a TDP of 15 watts.