AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 5 130UL Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tested, while the Intel Core 5 130UL sits in the 50th percentile. The AMD part delivers an average benchmark score of 90,541 across its test suite, while the Intel part has no recorded average score in the database, indicating a complete absence of benchmark results for that model.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the processor for workloads that demand substantial multi-threaded throughput. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 45,231, combined with a 96th percentile ranking, places it in the upper echelon of available processors. The nearest rivals data confirms this positioning: it sits within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 654 (average score 90,717), within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (average score 91,199), and outperforms the Intel Xeon w7-2575X by 2.7% (average score 88,172) and the Intel Xeon 6736P by 3% (average score 87,864).

The Intel Core 5 130UL, with its 10 cores and 12 threads, targets a different segment entirely. Its 15 W TDP and dual-channel memory support indicate a power-conscious design. The absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot verify its actual performance level, leaving its 50th percentile ranking as the only positional reference. That ranking suggests mid-pack performance, but without recorded scores, no further quantitative analysis is possible.

For users selecting between these two, the data points clearly: the AMD part is the performance choice, while the Intel part is the efficiency choice. The AMD processor offers 12 cores and 24 threads versus 10 cores and 12 threads on the Intel, and its 55 W TDP reflects the additional power budget required for that capability. The Intel part's 15 W TDP, by contrast, makes it suitable for thermally constrained environments.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the thread count of the Intel Core 5 130UL, which has 10 cores and 12 threads. This thread advantage is a primary driver of the AMD part's higher multi-threaded scores.

Q: What is the performance percentile difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 130UL ranks in the 50th percentile. This 46-percentile gap reflects the substantial performance differential between the two parts.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 130UL have any benchmark scores recorded?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 130UL. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. All performance comparisons must therefore rely on the AMD processor's recorded data alone.

Q: How does the AMD processor's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3,927 in PassMark single-thread tests and 45,231 in PassMark multi-thread tests. The multi-thread score is roughly 11.5 times the single-thread score, which aligns with its 24-thread configuration and indicates strong scaling across cores.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 130UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core 5 130UL have an active production status in the database. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The node difference is significant: the AMD part's 4 nm process is two full nodes ahead of the Intel part's 10 nm process, which directly contributes to the AMD processor's ability to reach a 5.00 GHz boost clock while maintaining a 55 W TDP.

The cache hierarchies diverge substantially. Both processors share an identical L1 cache size at 80 KB per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache difference is more pronounced: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This 52 MB L3 advantage on the AMD side provides a significantly larger working set for frequently accessed data.

The memory architecture also differs fundamentally. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage is substantial and directly benefits memory-intensive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes a Radeon 8060S iGPU, while the Intel Core 5 130UL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The PCIe configurations also diverge: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

ECC memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part also uses a different socket (AMD Socket FP11) compared to the Intel part (Intel Socket 1700). The market segments differ as well: the AMD part targets mobile, while the Intel part targets desktop.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part's base clock is 3.20 GHz versus 1.60 GHz on the Intel part, and its boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The TDP difference is substantial: 55 W for the AMD part versus 15 W for the Intel part.

The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel at its own foundry. The die size is recorded for the AMD part as 2x 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB on the AMD part versus 1.25 MB on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 64 MB shared on the AMD part versus 12 MB shared on the Intel part.

Memory support differs: LPDDR5X on the AMD part versus DDR4 and DDR5 on the Intel part. The memory bus is quad-channel on the AMD part versus dual-channel on the Intel part. The AMD part records 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth; no bandwidth is recorded for the Intel part. ECC support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. PCIe lanes are 16 on the AMD part versus 8 on the Intel part, both Gen 4.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8060S on the AMD part versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Intel part. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The release dates differ: January 5, 2026 for the AMD part versus April 7, 2024 for the Intel part. The AMD part has a recorded part number (100-000001979), while the Intel part's part number is recorded as unknown. Neither processor has a launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table between these two processors is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This means the database contains no direct comparative measurements pairing these two CPUs against each other in identical test conditions. The performance analysis must therefore rely on the AMD processor's individual benchmark scores and percentile rankings.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers its strongest results in integer math, scoring 152,414 in the PassMark integer math test. Its floating point math score is 99,548, and its extended instructions score is 45,666. The data compression score is 554,760, while data encryption scores 27,784. The random string sorting test yields 59,487, and the find prime numbers test scores 320. The physics test produces 2,887, which is the lowest individual score among the recorded tests.

The single-thread and multi-thread scores provide the clearest performance picture. The single-thread score of 3,927 places the AMD part well above the database median, consistent with its 96th percentile ranking. The multi-thread score of 45,231 demonstrates the benefit of 24 threads and the 64 MB L3 cache. The average benchmark score across all tests is 90,541.

The nearest rivals data places the AMD processor in a specific competitive context. The Intel Xeon 654 scores 90,717, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD part's average. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 91,199, 0.7% higher. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X scores 88,172, which the AMD part beats by 2.7%. The Intel Xeon 6736P scores 87,864, which the AMD part beats by 3%. These deltas show the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 performing within a narrow band around the 90,000 average score mark, trading slight leads with two rivals and holding clear advantages over two others.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates median placement among all tested CPUs, but the absence of specific scores prevents any quantitative comparison to the AMD processor. The data supports only a qualitative statement: the Intel part occupies the middle of the performance distribution, while the AMD part sits near the top.