AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Processor N150. Across all four recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins outright, with margins ranging from substantial to overwhelming. The largest discrepancy appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18,759 points against the Intel Processor N150's 2,590.5 points, a delta of 624.1 percent. This is not a close contest by any metric; the AMD processor delivers over seven times the multi-threaded rendering performance in that specific workload.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 records 2,872 points while the Intel Processor N150 manages 422.5 points, producing a delta of 579.8 percent. Single-core results are comparatively closer in relative terms but still favor AMD decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip scores 1,960 versus the Intel chip's 935, a 109.6 percent advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows the AMD part at 298 points and the Intel part at 153.15 points, a 94.6 percent lead. While the single-core deltas are smaller than the multi-core gaps, they remain enormous in absolute terms: the AMD processor roughly doubles the Intel processor's single-threaded output in both Cinebench tests.

The average benchmark score data reinforces this hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 holds an average benchmark score of 49,796, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor N150 sits at an average benchmark score of 1,025, which corresponds to the 28th percentile. The difference in percentile ranking, from 90 to 28, illustrates how these processors occupy entirely different performance tiers. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 9 273PE at 49,845 (a delta of -0.1 percent), the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,394 (a delta of 0.8 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49,228 (a delta of 1.2 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196 (a delta of 1.2 percent). The Intel Processor N150's nearest rivals, by contrast, are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1,024 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1,026 (a delta of -0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1,024 (a delta of 0.1 percent), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1,027 (a delta of -0.2 percent). The AMD part competes with modern desktop-class processors; the Intel part competes with a decade-old Phenom II and a low-power mobile Ryzen from 2017.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no benchmark victories for the Intel Processor N150. The wins column reads 4 for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and 0 for the Intel Processor N150 across the four head-to-head tests. That does not mean the Intel part lacks any use case, but its strengths lie outside the measured performance metrics. The Intel Processor N150's 6-watt TDP, compared to the AMD part's 55-watt TDP, suggests a power profile that suits fanless designs, portable devices, or always-on systems where energy draw is more important than raw throughput. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, by contrast, wins every workload category where rendering, compression, encryption, or mathematical computation is involved.

Looking beyond the four head-to-head tests, the AMD part's broader benchmark suite shows wins across data compression (400,887 in PassMark data compression), data encryption (20,092), extended instructions (32,719), floating point math (72,722), integer math (109,588), multithread (33,486), physics (1,843), random string sorting (43,196), and single-thread tests (4,185). The Intel Processor N150 has no recorded PassMark scores in the database, so those workloads cannot be compared directly. The AMD part's single-thread PassMark score of 4,185, combined with its Cinebench single-core results, indicates strong responsiveness for lightly threaded tasks. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935, less than half of the AMD part's 1,960, confirms that even basic single-threaded responsiveness favors AMD substantially.

For workloads that rely on memory bandwidth, the AMD part's quad-channel LPDDR5X support with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth dwarfs the Intel part's single-channel DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 setup at 38.4 GB/s. That bandwidth difference matters for integrated graphics performance, data-intensive tasks, and any workload that streams large datasets through the CPU. The Intel Processor N150's 4 cores and 4 threads limit its ability to handle parallel workloads, while the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads provide twice the core count and four times the thread count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists under the Alder Lake-N generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference, 4 nm versus 10 nm, contributes to the AMD part's ability to pack more transistors into a smaller area while maintaining higher clock speeds. The AMD part's die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part's die size is not listed in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor N150 offers 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger shared L3 cache, 32 MB versus 6 MB, provides a significant advantage for workloads that repeatedly access the same data sets. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and shared L2 figures reflect a different cache hierarchy design, but the overall cache capacity favors AMD.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. Memory bandwidth, as noted, favors AMD by a factor of roughly 6.7 (256.0 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s). PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part pairs with a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's socket is AMD Socket FP11, the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz; the Intel part's base clock is listed as 0.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost clock, combined with its Zen 5 architecture, explains its single-core dominance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field in the database. Core and thread counts: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks: 3.60 GHz for AMD versus 0.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 3.60 GHz for Intel. TDP: 55 watts for AMD versus 6 watts for Intel. Sockets: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel BGA 1264. Architectures: Zen 5 versus Twin Lake. Process nodes: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel). L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 96 KB per core. L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB shared. L3 cache: 32 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support: LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5. Memory bus: Quad-channel versus Single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. ECC support: true versus false. PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Gen 3, 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 8060S versus UHD Graphics 730. Release dates: 2026-01-05 versus 2024-11-19. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001980; the Intel part's is SRPNR. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and both have a locked multiplier.

The release date gap of over a year (the Intel part launched in November 2024, the AMD part in January 2026) means the AMD chip benefits from a newer design cycle. Production status for both is listed as Active. Both target the mobile market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How much faster is the AMD part in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18,759 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2,590.5 points. That is a 624.1 percent advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor N150 supports single-channel DDR4, DDR5, or LPDDR5 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 boosts to 3.60 GHz.

Q: What percentile rankings do these processors hold?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 49,796. The Intel Processor N150 sits in the 28th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 1,025.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data makes the performance hierarchy unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins all four head-to-head tests, with deltas ranging from 94.6 percent in Cinebench R15 single-core to 624.1 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.00 GHz boost clock, 32 MB L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor N150, with 4 cores, 4 threads, a 3.60 GHz boost clock, 6 MB L3 cache, and 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, sits in the 28th percentile. The nearest rival data confirms the gap: the AMD part's closest competitors are the Intel Core 9 273PE, Intel Core i5-14600KF, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, all within 1.2 percent of its average score. The Intel part's closest competitors are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, Intel Core i3-4340, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and Intel Core i7-5650U, all within 0.2 percent.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the intended workload and power envelope. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the clear pick for any application that demands high multi-threaded throughput, large data set processing, or substantial integrated graphics capability. Its 55-watt TDP indicates a design that expects active cooling and a larger chassis. The Intel Processor N150's 6-watt TDP makes it suitable for ultra-low-power devices where battery life or heat dissipation takes priority over performance. The database shows no workload category where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part; the Intel part's only advantage is its dramatically lower power draw, which is not measured in the benchmark scores but is recorded in the TDP field. Users who need raw performance should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Users who need minimal power consumption and can accept a 28th-percentile performance tier should select the Intel Processor N150. There is no middle ground in the recorded data: the AMD part dominates every measured benchmark.