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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a full suite of performance measurements for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the same dataset. This asymmetry makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible, but the available data for the AMD processor can be examined against its nearest rivals to establish its performance position.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 388 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,759 and a single-core score of 1,960. In Cinebench R15, it records 2,872 points multi-core and 298 points single-core. These results place the chip at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49,796.

The Intel Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded measurements in the database. Because no benchmark entries exist for the Intel part, the head-to-head section relies instead on the AMD chip's rival comparisons to frame its performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388's nearest rival, the Intel Core 9 273PE, averages 49,845, which is 0.1% below the AMD part. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, a 0.8% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 records 49,228, trailing by 1.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G also trails by 1.2% with an average score of 49,196. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 competes in a tightly packed performance band near the top of the database.

In PassMark tests, the AMD chip delivers 400,887 in data compression, 20,092 in data encryption, 32,719 in extended instructions, and 145 in find prime numbers. Floating point math reaches 72,722, integer math hits 109,588, and multi-thread performance records 33,486. Physics scores 1,843, random string sorting is 43,196, and single-thread performance is 4,185. The multi-thread and integer math figures are the standout results, while the find prime numbers score of 145 is notably low relative to the other PassMark subtests.

The average benchmark score of 49,796 confirms that the AMD processor performs above the majority of entries in the database, given its 90th percentile ranking. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no such data, so its percentile of 50 is a default placement, not a measured result.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a more advanced manufacturing technology.

Core counts differ as well. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but fewer threads, suggesting a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficient cores, though the database does not specify the core type breakdown. The AMD part's higher thread count indicates simultaneous multithreading.

Clock speeds show a shared boost ceiling. Both processors reach 5.00 GHz boost, but the base clocks diverge significantly. The AMD chip runs at 3.60 GHz base, while the Intel chip runs at 1.70 GHz base. This gap reflects the Intel part's lower thermal design point, which is 15 watts compared to the AMD chip's 55 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ in both per-core and shared capacities. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 allocation is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip and 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD chip has 32 MB shared, while the Intel chip has 12 MB shared. The AMD part's larger L3 pool can hold more working data for compute-heavy tasks.

Memory support splits along platform lines. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no ECC support and no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The memory bandwidth advantage for the AMD chip is substantial, driven by both the wider bus and the faster memory type.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. This gives the AMD platform double the CPU-attached lane count for expansion devices.

The integrated graphics units are distinct. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so the comparison remains at the specification level.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11 and falls into the mobile market segment. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and falls into the desktop market segment. The release dates differ: the AMD chip has a release date of January 5, 2026, while the Intel chip was released on April 7, 2024. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, and both are locked against multiplier adjustment.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins in every category where recorded data exists, simply because the Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries in the database. The AMD chip's 90th percentile ranking and 49,796 average score place it in the upper tier of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals all sit within a 1.2% band, so the chip does not dominate its immediate competition, but it does lead all four listed rivals in average score.

Workload-specific strengths for the AMD chip appear across the PassMark suite. The data compression score of 400,887 is the highest single subtest figure, indicating strong throughput in compression workloads. Integer math at 109,588 and floating point math at 72,722 both point to solid general compute performance. Multi-thread performance at 33,486 aligns with the 16-thread configuration. Extended instructions at 32,719 show capable SIMD throughput. Random string sorting at 43,196 and data encryption at 20,092 round out a broad subtest profile.

The weak spot in the AMD chip's PassMark results is find prime numbers at 145. That score is dramatically lower than every other subtest, suggesting the workload does not map well to the architecture. Physics at 1,843 is also modest relative to the multi-thread score.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded wins in the database. Its 15 watt TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 55 watt TDP, which gives it an efficiency advantage on paper for thermally constrained environments. Its 10 physical cores provide a higher core count than the AMD chip's 8, though the thread count is lower at 12 versus 16. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering platform flexibility that the AMD chip does not, since the AMD part is limited to LPDDR5X.

The Intel chip's 1.25 MB L2 per core is larger than the AMD chip's 1 MB per core, which can benefit workloads that fit within the per-core L2. However, the AMD chip's 32 MB shared L3 dwarfs the Intel chip's 12 MB shared L3, giving the AMD part a clear advantage in cache-sensitive multi-core workloads.

The desktop market segment for the Intel chip suggests it targets conventional desktop systems, while the AMD chip's mobile segment and FP11 socket point toward laptop or all-in-one designs. The Intel chip's Socket 1700 is a widely used desktop platform, and its 12 MB L3 and dual-channel memory profile are typical of lower-power desktop parts.

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 without qualification. It holds a 90th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 49,796, and leads its nearest rivals by margins between 0.1% and 1.2%. It offers a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 16 threads, 32 MB of shared L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. For compute-heavy tasks, including compression, encryption, integer math, and multi-threaded workloads, the database shows this chip performing at a high level.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark data in the database, so no measured performance claims can be made for it. Its specification sheet shows a 15 watt TDP, 10 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support, and 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. These specifications indicate a low-power desktop part, but the absence of scores prevents any performance conclusion.

The choice between the two depends on whether the user prioritizes measured performance or low power draw. The AMD chip delivers top-tier scores across the database's benchmark suite. The Intel chip offers a much lower TDP and a higher physical core count, but no recorded data exists to confirm how those specifications translate into real-world results. The AMD processor is the only one of the two with verified performance in the database, and it performs at the 90th percentile.

The AMD chip's release date of January 5, 2026, and its 4 nm manufacturing process position it as a newer, more advanced design. The Intel chip's April 7, 2024 release date and 10 nm process reflect an older generation. The database shows no scenario where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD chip, because no scenario has any recorded Intel data.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 than the Intel Core 7 150UL in multi-core workloads?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 150UL, so a direct multi-core comparison cannot be made. The AMD chip records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,759 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 33,486, but no Intel scores exist to compare against.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average benchmark score of 49,796, placing it at the 90th percentile. The Intel Core 7 150UL has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the lack of recorded benchmark data.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores, but the AMD chip has more threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both processors have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's shared L3 is 20 MB larger.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with no ECC support and no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has the lower thermal design point?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel chip draws substantially less power on paper, though the database does not include power consumption measurements.