AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a complete set of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The Ryzen 5 40 sits at the 70th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15,882. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 75F3 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (0.2% behind), the AMD EPYC 9354P (0.4% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 9334 (0.4% behind). This places the Ryzen 5 40 in a tightly contested performance band where fractions of a percentage point separate it from enterprise-class server processors.

The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, by contrast, holds the 50th percentile ranking but with zero benchmark data backing that position. The database shows no average score, no individual test results, and no rival comparisons for this processor. Any assertion about its relative performance cannot be supported by measured outcomes. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Ryzen 5 40 is a measured, quantified entity with verified results, whereas the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is an unquantified entry whose capabilities remain undefined by the database. Users seeking a processor with confirmed performance characteristics would look to the Ryzen 5 40; those considering the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 would have no data-driven basis for comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying design. The Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process node at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². It features 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 employs the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process node, also at TSMC, with a dual-die configuration measuring 2x 70.6 mm². This processor delivers 16 cores and 32 threads, quadrupling the core count and thread count of the Ryzen 5 40.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 40 provides 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 495 offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The L3 allocation alone represents a 16-fold increase in the AI Max+ PRO 495, suggesting a markedly different workload profile aimed at larger datasets and more complex computations.

Memory architecture shows a similar gap. The Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, more than three times the throughput. The AI Max+ PRO 495 also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Ryzen 5 40. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Ryzen 5 40 uses Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics solutions are distinct, with the Ryzen 5 40 featuring the Radeon 610M and the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 featuring the Radeon 8065S.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database between these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and both winsA and winsB are recorded as zero. This absence of comparative data means no direct measurement can be cited for how one performs against the other in any specific test.

The Ryzen 5 40 does have standalone results that define its performance envelope. In Cinebench R15, it scores 790 in multicore and 165.5 in singlecore. Cinebench R23 results show 4,841 in multicore and 1,150 in singlecore. PassMark tests reveal a broad spread: multithread score of 9,341, single thread score of 2,477, integer math at 31,598, floating point math at 15,194, data compression at 141,533, data encryption at 6,646, extended instructions at 6,437, find prime numbers at 20, physics at 432, and random string sorting at 15,124. These figures place the Ryzen 5 40 within a competitive band near server-class EPYC processors, as shown by its nearest rivals with average scores ranging from 15,826 to 15,940.

The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries whatsoever. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and no individual test results appear in the database. The percentile ranking of 50 exists without supporting measurements. Consequently, any head-to-head analysis must acknowledge the data gap: the Ryzen 5 40 has a verified performance profile, while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every measurable specification. Core and thread counts lead the divergence: 4 cores and 8 threads for the Ryzen 5 40 versus 16 cores and 32 threads for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. Clock speeds show the AI Max+ PRO 495 starting at 3.10 GHz base and boosting to 5.20 GHz, compared to 2.80 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost for the Ryzen 5 40. Thermal design power stands at 15 watts for the Ryzen 5 40 and 55 watts for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, a 40-watt gap that implies substantially different cooling requirements and power delivery needs.

Socket compatibility separates the two: the Ryzen 5 40 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses AMD Socket FP11. Process nodes differ at 6 nm versus 4 nm. Die size varies from 100 mm² single-die to 2x 70.6 mm² dual-die. Cache specifications diverge as detailed above, with the AI Max+ PRO 495 offering larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations and a dramatically larger L3 pool. Memory support differs by generation (LPDDR5 versus LPDDR5X), channel count (dual versus quad), and bandwidth (88.0 GB/s versus 273.1 GB/s). ECC memory support exists only on the AI Max+ PRO 495. PCIe generation and lane count differ: Gen 3 with 4 lanes versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ by model designation. The release dates show the Ryzen 5 40 arriving in September 2025 and the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 in May 2026. Market segment is Mobile for both, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What benchmark scores are available for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and no individual test results are listed.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 40 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has an average benchmark score of 15,882. It is 0.1% behind the AMD EPYC 75F3, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U, 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 9354P, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9334.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 has a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s using dual-channel LPDDR5. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s using quad-channel LPDDR5X.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Q: What process nodes are used for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 40 uses a 6 nm process node, and the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a 4 nm process node. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 40 wins in every category where measurement exists. It has a complete benchmark profile, a verified average score of 15,882, and a 70th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival comparisons show it trading places with EPYC server processors within a narrow 0.8 percentage point band, which indicates consistent, predictable performance across a variety of workloads. The PassMark results demonstrate particular strengths in data compression (141,533) and integer math (31,598), while Cinebench R23 multicore at 4,841 and singlecore at 1,150 provide a solid baseline for both threaded and single-threaded applications.

The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins in the specification sheet. It offers four times the core count, four times the thread count, higher base and boost clocks, a larger cache hierarchy, faster memory with greater bandwidth, ECC support, more PCIe lanes at a newer generation, and a smaller process node. Its 64 MB of L3 cache, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes position it as a processor designed for memory-intensive and I/O-heavy workloads. The 55 watt TDP, however, indicates a power profile more than three and a half times that of the Ryzen 5 40, which could affect system thermal design and battery life in mobile applications.

The data implies a split decision. For users who require verified performance metrics, the Ryzen 5 40 is the only option with measurable results. For users who prioritize architectural capabilities and are willing to accept an unquantified processor, the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 presents a compelling specification sheet. The database cannot confirm whether the AI Max+ PRO 495 delivers on its architectural promise, as no benchmark results exist to validate its performance. The percentile ranking of 50, without supporting scores, offers no comparative insight. Until benchmark data for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 appears in the database, the Ryzen 5 40 remains the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated, quantified performance.