AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core 7 150HL in different performance tiers. The AMD part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part lands at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 delivers a recorded average benchmark score of 49796, whereas the Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct numerical comparison impossible for most workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the clear choice for any workload where measured performance matters. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 9 273PE (average score 49845, a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49394, +0.8%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, +1.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, +1.2%). The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits within 1.2% of all four nearest rivals, indicating it competes at the top of the desktop processor field. Users who need the recorded performance envelope of the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 should select it. The Intel Core 7 150HL offers no benchmark data in the database, so its performance tier cannot be verified from measurements.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses the Zen 5 architecture from the Strix Halo codename family. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture from the Raptor Lake-PS codename family. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part employs a 4 nm fabrication process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process.

The core configuration differs significantly. The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.40 GHz for Intel. Both parts reach a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 45 W TDP. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies diverge in the L2 and L3 levels. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has the larger total L3 allocation, while the Intel part has twice the per-core L2 capacity.

Memory support differs by type and channel configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part, but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The market segment classification also differs: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop. The release dates differ as well, with the AMD part released on 2026-01-05 and the Intel part released on 2024-04-07. Both parts are Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz. Both processors have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the AMD part has 1 MB per core.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150HL support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150HL does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150HL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core counts differ: 8 cores and 16 threads for AMD versus 14 cores and 20 threads for Intel. Base clock differs at 3.60 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, while boost clock is identical at 5.00 GHz. TDP differs at 55 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel. Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture and codename differ: Zen 5 with Strix Halo for AMD, Raptor Lake with Raptor Lake-PS for Intel. Process node differs at 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel). The die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD, with no die size recorded for Intel.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. L1 is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 32 MB shared for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4, DDR5 for Intel. Memory bus differs: quad-channel for AMD versus dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC support differs: true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe differs: Gen 4, 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4, 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8060S for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for Intel.

Market segment differs: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-01-05 for AMD versus 2024-04-07 for Intel. The part number is recorded as 100-000001980 for AMD, while Intel's part number is listed as unknown. Both processors have null launch MSRP values, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 but none for the Intel Core 7 150HL. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts are zero for both parts. This means the numerical comparison must rely on the AMD part's absolute scores and its nearest rival deltas.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18759 and a single-core score of 1960. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2872 multicore and 298 single-core. These figures establish the AMD part's measured multi-threaded and single-threaded capability in the absence of Intel comparison data.

PassMark results for the AMD part cover a range of workloads. Integer math scores 109588, floating point math scores 72722, extended instructions score 32719, and data encryption scores 20092. Data compression scores 400887, random string sorting scores 43196, and find prime numbers scores 145. The multithread score is 33486, the single-thread score is 4185, and the physics score is 1843.

The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 49796. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 9 273PE, has an average score of 49845, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49394, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, which is 1.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, also 1.2% lower. These deltas show the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits in a tight cluster at the top, with no rival more than 1.2% away in either direction.

The Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but without measured scores, the database cannot substantiate any specific performance claim. The absence of head-to-head benchmark data means the two processors cannot be ranked against each other using direct measurements. The recorded data confirms only that the AMD part has a substantial benchmark profile, while the Intel part has none.