AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Intel Core 5 211TE occupy different corners of the processor market, with the former built for high-end mobile workloads and the latter aimed at desktop systems. The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between them, with the AMD part winning all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons and delivering an average benchmark score of 90,541 versus 15,370 for the Intel chip. This places the AMD processor in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, while the Intel part sits in the 69th percentile. The following analysis breaks down where each processor excels, how their architectures diverge, and what the benchmark results indicate for potential users.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark against the Intel Core 5 211TE, making the use-case split straightforward. The AMD processor dominates all measured categories, from single-threaded performance to multi-threaded workloads. In the PassMark suite, the AMD part scores 3,927 in single-thread tests against 1,408 for the Intel chip, a 178.9 percent advantage. This means the AMD processor handles lightly threaded applications, such as everyday office tasks, web browsing, and legacy software, with substantially more responsiveness.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part extends its lead further. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45,231 versus 11,685 represents a 287.1 percent difference. This gap indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, and any application that scales across many threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE, while functional, trails by a wide margin in every CPU-intensive category.

The AMD processor also wins in specialized workloads. Data compression shows a score of 554,760 versus 133,434, a 315.8 percent lead. Data encryption results show 27,784 versus 7,231, a 284.2 percent advantage. Extended instruction tests, which exercise SIMD and other advanced instruction sets, show the AMD part at 45,666 versus 8,615, a 430.1 percent difference. These results confirm that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is not merely faster in general tasks but also much stronger in computationally demanding, specialized operations.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its strengths lie outside raw performance, such as its lower power envelope and different platform compatibility, but in purely computational terms, it does not win a single category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process node difference is significant, as the smaller 4 nm node allows AMD to pack more transistors into a smaller area, contributing to its performance advantage.

The AMD processor features 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part operates with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost for the Intel chip. The higher base clock alone gives the AMD part a substantial advantage in sustained workloads.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB per core for the Intel chip. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has only 20 MB. This larger cache helps the AMD processor keep more data close to the cores, reducing memory latency and improving performance in data-intensive tasks.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but uses a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. This represents a 233 percent bandwidth advantage for the AMD processor, which is critical for workloads that stream large amounts of data.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes a Radeon 8060S GPU, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support also differs, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel chip offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90,541, compared to 15,370 for the Intel Core 5 211TE. This places the AMD part in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 69th percentile.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3,927 versus 1,408 for the Intel Core 5 211TE, a 178.9 percent advantage for the AMD processor.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a 44 MB difference in favor of the AMD part.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 was released on 2026-01-05, and the Intel Core 5 211TE was released on 2025-01-12.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 1.70 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 55 watts for the AMD processor and 45 watts for the Intel processor.

The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part (TSMC) and 10 nm for the Intel chip (Intel foundry). Die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD processor versus 215 mm² for the Intel chip. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 64 MB shared for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support is LPDDR5X for the AMD part and DDR4/DDR5 for the Intel chip. Memory bus is quad-channel for AMD and dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a comprehensive sweep by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392. The largest margin comes in the extended instructions test, where the AMD part scores 45,666 versus 8,615, a 430.1 percent difference. This test exercises advanced instruction sets and shows the AMD processor's superior ability to handle SIMD and other specialized operations.

The integer math test shows a 348.4 percent advantage, with scores of 152,414 for AMD and 33,991 for Intel. The find prime numbers test shows a 344.4 percent lead, with 320 versus 72. These results indicate that the AMD processor has significantly stronger arithmetic throughput per clock and per core.

Data compression shows a 315.8 percent lead (554,760 versus 133,434), and random string sorting shows a 300.9 percent lead (59,487 versus 14,838). The multi-thread test shows a 287.1 percent advantage (45,231 versus 11,685), and floating point math shows a 280.7 percent lead (99,548 versus 26,150).

Data encryption shows a 284.2 percent advantage (27,784 versus 7,231), and single-thread tests show a 178.9 percent lead (3,927 versus 1,408). The smallest margin, though still a decisive win for AMD, is in the physics test, where the AMD part scores 2,887 versus 1,278, a 125.9 percent advantage.

The Intel Core 5 211TE has additional Cinebench scores in the database, including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 12,201 and single-core at 1,722. These are not head-to-head comparisons, but they provide context for the Intel chip's performance profile. The AMD processor does not have recorded Cinebench scores in the data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every measured category, with margins ranging from 125.9 percent to 430.1 percent. The AMD processor's higher core count, faster clocks, larger cache, and wider memory bus all contribute to this result.

For users who need maximum CPU performance in a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the clear choice. Its 96th percentile standing among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 90,541 place it in a different performance class than the Intel Core 5 211TE, which sits in the 69th percentile with an average score of 15,370. The AMD part also offers a more capable integrated GPU (Radeon 8060S versus UHD Graphics 730), which is relevant for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, however, has its own place. It is a desktop processor with a lower TDP of 45 watts, a DDR4/DDR5 compatible memory controller, and support for PCIe Gen 5. Its launch MSRP of $221 positions it as a mainstream option. For systems where the AMD processor's platform is not compatible, such as Intel Socket 1700 motherboards, the Intel chip remains a viable, if less powerful, alternative. But in pure performance terms, the recorded data shows no scenario where the Intel Core 5 211TE beats the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392.