AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core 5 213PE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but the benchmark data shows two very different performance profiles. The AMD chip wins 12 of the 15 direct comparisons, while the Intel chip takes 3 wins, two of them in Cinebench tests.

The largest single margin belongs to the AMD part in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32719 against Intel's 19565, a 67.2% advantage. That is a massive gap in workloads that use advanced instruction sets. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 400887 versus 298804, a 34.2% lead. Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 34.9% (43196 vs 32027), and data encryption shows a 26.2% edge (20092 vs 15916).

In multi-threaded PassMark tests, AMD leads by 26.7% (33486 vs 26434). Prime number finding favors AMD by 27.2% (145 vs 114). Integer math is 19% ahead for AMD (109588 vs 92089), and floating point math is 6% ahead (72722 vs 68587). Physics simulation goes to AMD by 13.5% (1843 vs 1624). Even in single-thread PassMark, AMD wins by a narrow 3.1% margin (4185 vs 4060).

The Intel part's wins are concentrated in Cinebench. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel dominates with 3172 versus 1960, a 38.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 22468 against AMD's 18759, a 16.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to Intel by 6.6% (319 vs 298). However, Cinebench R15 multi-core goes to AMD by 26.9% (2872 vs 2264).

The pattern is clear: Intel wins in Cinebench workloads, particularly single-threaded rendering, while AMD wins nearly everything else, often by wide margins. The average benchmark score reflects this overall picture: AMD sits at 49796, which places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's 35428 average puts it in the 85th percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 9 273PE (0.1% behind on average score), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.8% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (1.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (1.2% behind). Intel's nearest rivals include the Core i7-13700T (0.1% behind), Core i7-12700KF (0.2% behind), Core i5-13600T (0.3% behind), and Core i7-12700K (0.4% behind).

The Verdict

The data shows two different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the stronger all-round performer in the majority of measured workloads, with 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 49796 is 40.5% higher than Intel's 35428. The AMD chip sits in the 90th percentile globally, while the Intel chip sits in the 85th.

However, the Intel Core 5 213PE is not simply weaker. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 is 61.8% higher than AMD's 1960, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 is 16.5% higher. Anyone whose primary application is Cinebench-style rendering will see better results from the Intel chip. The Intel part also boosts higher, up to 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD.

For general productivity, data processing, encryption, compression, and mathematical workloads, the AMD part is clearly ahead. The PassMark suite shows consistent AMD advantages across every category except Cinebench. The AMD chip also has a much higher memory bandwidth rating (256.0 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s), which likely contributes to its strong data-heavy performance.

The Intel chip has a lower launch MSRP of $221, but the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD chip is a mobile processor (Socket FP11), while the Intel chip is a desktop processor (Socket 1700), so the platform context matters for any real-world selection.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins in:

• Data compression (400887 vs 298804, 34.2% ahead)
• Data encryption (20092 vs 15916, 26.2% ahead)
• Extended instruction workloads (32719 vs 19565, 67.2% ahead)
• Prime number calculation (145 vs 114, 27.2% ahead)
• Floating point math (72722 vs 68587, 6% ahead)
• Integer math (109588 vs 92089, 19% ahead)
• PassMark multithread (33486 vs 26434, 26.7% ahead)
• Physics simulation (1843 vs 1624, 13.5% ahead)
• Random string sorting (43196 vs 32027, 34.9% ahead)
• PassMark single-thread (4185 vs 4060, 3.1% ahead)
• Cinebench R15 multi-core (2872 vs 2264, 26.9% ahead)

Intel Core 5 213PE wins in:

• Cinebench R23 multi-core (22468 vs 18759, 16.5% ahead)
• Cinebench R23 single-core (3172 vs 1960, 38.2% ahead)
• Cinebench R15 single-core (319 vs 298, 6.6% ahead)

The AMD chip is the choice for database-style workloads, encryption, compression, and general math-heavy processing. The Intel chip is the choice for Cinebench rendering, particularly single-threaded rendering tasks where its boost clock and architecture deliver a substantial edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average benchmark score of 49796, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average of 35428. AMD's score is 40.5% higher.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins with a score of 22468 against AMD's 18759, a 16.5% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the single biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 32719 versus Intel's 19565, a 67.2% advantage for AMD.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock advantage in reverse: AMD's base is 3.60 GHz, Intel's is 2.70 GHz.

Q: How do their process nodes compare?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel. AMD also has a larger L3 cache (32 MB shared) compared to Intel's 24 MB shared.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: AMD's memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s, which is more than triple Intel's 76.8 GB/s. AMD uses quad-channel LPDDR5X, while Intel uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. AMD's die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ meaningfully. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB per core. AMD's L3 cache is 32 MB shared, while Intel's is 24 MB shared. This gives AMD more total cache at the last level, but Intel has more L2 per core.

Memory support is a major split. AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics also differ significantly. AMD includes a Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while Intel is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The production status for both is Active.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001980 | SA4QG |

The AMD chip has a lower TDP (55 W) than Intel (65 W) despite delivering a higher average benchmark score. The Intel chip has the higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz but a lower base clock by 0.90 GHz. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD chip has the larger L3 cache, while Intel has the larger L2 cache per core.