AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a comprehensive picture: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins all 17 head-to-head tests recorded in the database. The Ryzen AI 9 365 does not take a single win, yet the margin of victory varies considerably across workloads, which reveals the architectural relationship between these two mobile processors.

The largest single-core gap appears in Geekbench single-core, where the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 2464 against 2253 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, a delta of 8.6%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a narrower 2.5% advantage for the Max+ 395 at 2044 versus 1992. PassMark single-thread results mirror this pattern: 4147 for the larger chip against 3841, a 7.4% delta. These single-thread margins are modest compared to what the multi-threaded tests reveal.

Multi-core scaling is where the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 establishes its dominance. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 35314 for the Max+ 395 against 18698 for the Ryzen AI 9 365, a 47.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers a similar story at 5463 versus 2842, a 48% delta. Geekbench multi-core lands at 20992 versus 13760, a 34.5% lead. The PassMark multi-thread test shows 54934 against 29467, a 46.4% delta.

The widest margins appear in specialized compute tests. PassMark find prime numbers shows the Max+ 395 at 303 against 117, a 61.4% delta, the largest gap in the entire comparison. Extended instructions tests also favor the larger chip heavily: 56346 versus 25113, a 55.4% delta. Floating point math shows 128682 versus 62802, a 51.2% delta, while integer math records 200665 versus 101831, a 49.3% delta. Physics simulation shows 3481 versus 1704, a 51% delta.

Data-oriented workloads follow the same pattern. PassMark data compression shows 690650 versus 354510, a 48.7% delta. Data encryption records 35455 versus 18297, a 48.4% delta. Random string sorting delivers 76177 versus 39447, a 48.2% delta. These consistent margins across memory and compute intensive tasks suggest the advantage is systemic rather than workload specific.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 at 77740, which puts it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048, sitting in the 87th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Max+ 395 include the Intel Core i9-14900K at 1.7% higher average score, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 1.6% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX at 2% lower. The Ryzen AI 9 365 sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i9-13905H, 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 270, and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700. This places both chips in different competitive tiers despite their shared Zen 5 lineage.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 5 architecture fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process, but they diverge significantly in configuration. The Ryzen AI 9 365, codenamed Strix Point, belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation and implements a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It provides 10 cores and 20 threads. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395, codenamed Strix Halo, belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation and uses a straight Zen 5 configuration with 16 cores and 32 threads.

The die layout differs substantially. The Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a single 233 mm² die, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses two 70.6 mm² dies. The L3 cache scales with the larger chip: the Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 64 MB shared L3. Both share the same per-core L1 of 80 KB and per-core L2 of 1 MB.

Clock speeds show the Max+ 395 operating at a higher baseline: 3.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost versus 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost for the Ryzen AI 9 365. The thermal design power reflects this: 55 W for the Max+ 395 versus 28 W for the Ryzen AI 9 365. Both processors lock the multiplier and target the mobile market segment.

Memory architecture presents a major divergence. The Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports only LPDDR5X but over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, nearly three times the memory throughput. ECC memory support also differs: the Max+ 395 includes it, while the Ryzen AI 9 365 does not.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The Ryzen AI 9 365 pairs with the Radeon 880M, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Radeon 8060S. Both connect through PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The sockets are different: the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses AMD Socket FP11. The Ryzen AI 9 365 released on 2024-06-30, while the Max+ 395 followed on 2025-01-05.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins every recorded benchmark, so the analysis shifts to the magnitude of those wins and what they indicate about suitable workloads. The smallest deltas appear in single-threaded tests: 2.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core, 4.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 7.4% in PassMark single-thread, and 8.6% in Geekbench single-core. Applications that depend primarily on single-thread performance will see only modest gains from the larger chip.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 shows its biggest advantages in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. The 61.4% lead in prime number finding, 55.4% lead in extended instructions, and 51.2% lead in floating point math indicate the additional cores and higher memory bandwidth translate directly into compute throughput. The 48.7% delta in data compression and 48.4% delta in data encryption suggest the quad-channel memory subsystem helps sustained data movement tasks.

The Ryzen AI 9 365, despite losing all head-to-head tests, occupies a distinct position. Its 28 W TDP and dual-channel memory support it for lighter mobile workloads where the 55 W TDP of the Max+ 395 may be excessive. The single-core performance gap of 2.5% to 8.6% means everyday responsive tasks remain competitive. The Ryzen AI 9 365 also uses the smaller 233 mm² single die, which may present integration advantages in compact systems compared to the dual-die Max+ 395.

The database's percentile rankings clarify the positioning. The Ryzen AI 9 365 at the 87th percentile and the Max+ 395 at the 95th percentile both rank in the upper tier of all CPUs, but the gap between them is substantial in absolute terms. The nearest rival data reinforces this: the Ryzen AI 9 365 trades blows with desktop-class chips like the Ryzen 7 7700 at 0.1% delta and mobile chips like the Core i9-13905H at 0.7% delta, while the Max+ 395 competes with the Core i9-14900K at 1.7% delta and the Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 1.6% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in multi-core performance?

A: The Max+ 395 leads by 47.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 48% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 46.4% in PassMark multi-thread.

Q: Is there a significant difference in single-core performance?

A: The Max+ 395 leads by margins between 2.5% and 8.6% depending on the test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2.5%, while Geekbench single-core shows 8.6%.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors use the same architecture?

A: Both use the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, but the Ryzen AI 9 365 uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement in its 10-core configuration, while the Max+ 395 uses a full Zen 5 configuration with 16 cores.

Q: What is the difference in cache capacity?

A: The Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the stronger processor across every benchmark in the database. Its advantages range from a modest 2.5% in Cinebench R23 single-core to a commanding 61.4% in PassMark prime number finding. The 16-core configuration, 64 MB L3 cache, quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 55 W TDP combine to deliver an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, with its 10-core hybrid configuration, 16 MB L3 cache, dual-channel 89.6 GB/s memory, and 28 W TDP, achieves an average benchmark score of 40048 at the 87th percentile. Its single-core deltas of 2.5% to 8.6% keep it competitive for single-threaded responsiveness, and its lower TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs. The data shows the Ryzen AI 9 365 performs in the vicinity of desktop and mobile processors like the Ryzen 7 7700 and Core i9-13905H, while the Max+ 395 operates in the tier of the Core i9-14900K and Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

The choice between them depends on whether the workload requires the multi-threaded and memory bandwidth advantages of the Max+ 395 or the lower power envelope of the Ryzen AI 9 365. The benchmark deltas quantify the trade-off precisely.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 20 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket FP11 |

| Codename | Strix Point | Strix Halo |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5 (Strix Halo)) |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 2x 70.6 mm² |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Quad-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 256.0 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Radeon 8060S |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-05 |

| Part number | 100-000001530 | 100-000001099 |

| Average benchmark score | 40048 | 77740 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 87 | 95 |