AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45,231 in PassMark multithread, against 25,590 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE. That is a 76.8% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records 3,927 points in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE records 3,718 points. The AMD chip leads by 5.6%.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90,541, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average score of 32,924, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45,666 versus 16,146 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a difference of 182.8%.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the 5.00 GHz boost clock of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392.

The Verdict

The recorded data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392. It wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The AMD processor delivers a 76.8% higher multithreaded score and a 5.6% higher single-threaded score. For workloads that rely on extended instruction sets, the AMD chip is more than twice as fast, with a 182.8% advantage in that specific test.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP, whereas the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is a mobile processor on Socket FP11 with a 55 W TDP. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, but this does not translate into a benchmark win. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 for any application where compute throughput is the priority. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a substantial margin over the 8 cores and 16 threads of the Intel part. The data indicates the AMD chip is the stronger choice for multithreaded workloads, memory-intensive tasks, and SIMD-style operations.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE remains relevant in systems where its socket, desktop form factor, or lower TDP is required. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the 55 W TDP of the AMD chip, which may matter in thermally constrained desktop builds. However, from a pure performance standpoint, the benchmark results show no area where the Intel processor takes the lead.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark suite provides a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 across all 11 recorded tests. The largest margin appears in extended instructions, where AMD scores 45,666 against Intel's 16,146, a 182.8% delta. This indicates a major advantage in workloads that use advanced CPU instruction sets.

Data compression shows a 112.5% gap in favor of AMD, with scores of 554,760 versus 261,083. The AMD processor also leads in random string sorting by 97.6%, recording 59,487 points against 30,106 points. Encryption performance favors AMD by 92.8%, with 27,784 points versus 14,413 points.

Prime number finding shows AMD at 320 points versus Intel at 157 points, a 103.8% advantage. Integer math gives AMD 152,414 points against Intel's 93,109 points, a 63.7% lead. Floating point math shows a smaller but still decisive gap: AMD at 99,548 points versus Intel at 71,722 points, a 38.8% difference.

The multithreaded test confirms the overall trend: AMD at 45,231 points, Intel at 25,590 points, a 76.8% lead. Physics performance is closer, with AMD scoring 2,887 points against Intel's 2,199 points, a 31.3% gap. The single-threaded tests show the narrowest margin, with AMD at 3,927 points and Intel at 3,718 points, a 5.6% difference.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a higher boost clock, but the AMD chip still wins every benchmark. This suggests the architectural and core-count advantages of the AMD processor outweigh the clock speed difference. The AMD part also has a larger shared L3 cache at 64 MB versus 24 MB, which likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for AMD, 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer: 5.00 GHz for AMD, 5.20 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP; the Intel part has a 45 W TDP.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD chip uses a Gen 4 PCIe interface with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses a Gen 5 PCIe interface with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 8060S, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket compatibility is different: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is in the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is in the desktop market segment. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process node from Intel; no die size is recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ between the two. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger shared L3 cache on the AMD part is a notable architectural difference.

The AMD processor belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation, specifically Zen 5 (Strix Halo). The Intel processor belongs to the Core 5 generation, specifically Bartlett Lake. The AMD chip integrates a Radeon 8060S GPU, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 730.

Memory architecture also differs at the system level. The AMD part uses quad-channel memory, while the Intel part uses dual-channel memory. This directly impacts the measured memory bandwidth figures: 256.0 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. The PCIe generation also differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel. The AMD part is fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel part is fabricated by Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages are in extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, prime number finding, and encryption. These results indicate strong performance in scientific computing, compression workloads, cryptographic tasks, and any application that benefits from advanced SIMD instructions.

The AMD chip also wins decisively in multithreaded workloads, with a 76.8% lead in PassMark multithread. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, make it well suited for parallel processing tasks. The 55 W TDP is higher than the Intel part, but the performance per watt is not directly measured in the data.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE does not win any benchmark in this comparison. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It uses a lower 45 W TDP, which may be preferable in power-constrained desktop builds. It also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a newer interface generation than the Gen 4 used by the AMD part. Its dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support provides flexibility across memory types, though at a lower bandwidth ceiling.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD chip still leads, but by the smallest margin in the dataset: 5.6%. This indicates that the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz narrows the gap in lightly threaded workloads. However, the AMD chip's 3.20 GHz base clock and architectural efficiency keep it ahead.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the clear performance winner across all measured categories. The Intel Core 5 213PTE offers a lower TDP, a newer PCIe generation, and dual-channel memory flexibility, but the benchmark data shows no workload category where it outperforms the AMD processor.