AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average benchmark score of 90541, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395. The AMD part also sits at the 96th percentile versus the Intel part's 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap between the two?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45231 against 14700 for the Intel Core 7 150U, a 207.7% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150U win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons (including the duplicate single-thread entry), the Intel Core 7 150U records zero wins. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11.

Q: What is the single-thread score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 posts a PassMark single-thread score of 3927, compared to 3508 for the Intel Core 7 150U. That is an 11.9% lead for AMD.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. AMD also has a larger shared L3 cache: 64 MB versus 12 MB.

Q: What memory configurations do the two support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with no ECC support and no listed memory bandwidth figure.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Intel Core 7 150U diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part relies on the older Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-U) on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference alone explains a substantial portion of the efficiency and performance gap.

Core counts differ as well. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 12 threads. That is a 2-core and 12-thread difference in favor of AMD. The cache hierarchy also favors AMD: both parts have 80 KB L1 per core, but the AMD L2 is 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and the AMD L3 is 64 MB shared versus 12 MB shared for Intel. The 52 MB L3 advantage gives AMD a large pool for data reuse in multi-threaded workloads.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 with the Radeon 8060S, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. No direct graphics benchmarks are in the database, but the architectural gap suggests different target usage profiles.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and a recorded 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC support. The Intel chip uses DDR4 or DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, has no ECC support, and no bandwidth figure is recorded. The memory subsystem alone gives AMD a major throughput advantage for memory-bound tasks.

The socket and PCIe configuration differ as well. AMD uses Socket FP11 with PCIe Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses BGA 1744 with PCIe Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only). That doubles the available CPU PCIe lanes for AMD.

The base clock and boost clock also differ. AMD has a 3.20 GHz base and a 5.00 GHz boost. Intel has a 1.80 GHz base and a 5.40 GHz boost. Intel's higher boost clock does not translate into a single-thread win, as the benchmark data below shows.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392. Across all 11 recorded comparisons, AMD wins every test. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where AMD scores 3927 versus Intel's 3508, an 11.9% lead. That is notable because Intel's boost clock is higher (5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), yet AMD still leads in single-thread throughput, indicating that the Zen 5 architecture delivers more instructions per clock.

The largest margin appears in the prime number test. AMD scores 320 versus Intel's 58, a 451.7% advantage. This test stresses integer heavy iteration and memory latency, where AMD's larger cache and newer architecture shine. The extended instructions test shows a 422% lead for AMD (45666 versus 8748), and random string sorting shows a 225.6% lead (59487 versus 18269).

In data compression, AMD scores 554760 against 158622, a 249.7% advantage. Data encryption shows a 177.1% lead (27784 versus 10025). Floating point math gives AMD a 189.3% lead (99548 versus 34405), and integer math gives a 198.5% lead (152414 versus 51057). The multithread test shows a 207.7% advantage (45231 versus 14700), and the physics test shows a 185.3% lead (2887 versus 1012).

The average benchmark score comparison reinforces the head-to-head results. AMD averages 90541, which places it near the top of the database's percentile ranking at 96. Intel averages 17395, placing it at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Xeon 654 (avg score 90717, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (avg score 91199, delta -0.7%), the Intel Xeon w7-2575X (avg score 88172, delta 2.7%), and the Intel Xeon 6736P (avg score 87864, delta 3%). Those deltas show AMD sitting within 3% of several high-end server and mobile parts.

For Intel, the nearest rivals are much lower in absolute terms: the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (avg 17333, delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (avg 17321, delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg 17482, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (avg 17507, delta -0.6%). The Intel Core 7 150U lands in the same performance band as older AMD desktop APUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 competes with server-class Xeon parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads; the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz versus 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP is 55 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel.

The socket differs: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses BGA 1744. The architecture is Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. The codename is Strix Halo versus Raptor Lake-U. The process node is 4 nm versus 10 nm, with TSMC as the foundry for AMD and Intel as the foundry for the Intel part. The die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD, with no die size recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core; Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core. AMD has 64 MB shared L3; Intel has 12 MB shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. The memory bus is quad-channel for AMD versus dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel.

PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD, Gen 4 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The release dates differ: AMD launched on 2026-01-05, Intel on 2024-01-07. Both are active production parts, both have locked multipliers, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The part numbers are 100-000001979 for AMD and SRMYP for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every recorded benchmark category. The largest wins come in compute-heavy integer and extended instruction workloads: prime number finding (451.7% ahead), extended instructions (422% ahead), and data compression (249.7% ahead). These results point to workloads involving encryption, compression, scientific computing, and heavily parallel integer loops. The 64 MB L3 cache and quad-channel 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth give AMD a structural advantage in any task that repeatedly accesses large data sets.

The multithread win of 207.7% (45231 versus 14700) confirms that the AMD part is the stronger choice for parallel rendering, video encoding, virtualization, and multi-VM hosting. The 12-core/24-thread configuration with a 55-watt TDP provides a high core count for a mobile processor. The physics test win (185.3%) also suggests simulation and gaming physics workloads favor AMD.

The Intel Core 7 150U does not win a single head-to-head test. Its closest result is the single-thread score, where it trails by only 11.9%. That means for light, single-threaded, low-power tasks such as basic office work, web browsing, and document editing, the Intel part can come close to AMD in responsiveness, but it still loses. The Intel part's 15-watt TDP and 10-core/12-thread configuration indicate a much lower power envelope, which is its only structural advantage, but the recorded data does not include any efficiency or battery-life metrics to quantify that benefit.

The percentile data reinforces the split. AMD sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, putting it in the top tier of desktop and mobile processors. Intel sits at the 71st percentile, which is above average but not in the high-performance tier. The nearest rival deltas for AMD (ranging from -0.7% to 3%) show that it trades blows with server-class Xeon parts and the Ryzen 9 9955HX. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all older AMD desktop chips, which shows its performance class relative to current hardware.

The Verdict

The recorded data leads to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the superior processor in every measured category. It wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 96th percentile ranking, and averages 90541 in the database. The Intel Core 7 150U averages 17395 and holds the 71st percentile.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded compute, memory bandwidth, cache capacity, or PCIe lane count, the AMD part is the only choice from this pair. The 207.7% multithread lead, the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, and the 64 MB L3 cache give it a dominant position for heavy workloads. The 11.9% single-thread lead, despite Intel's higher boost clock, confirms that AMD's architecture is more efficient per clock.

The Intel Core 7 150U remains relevant only for scenarios where its 15-watt TDP is a binding constraint, such as passively cooled ultraportable laptops or fanless designs. The database records no efficiency benchmarks, so that advantage is inferred from TDP alone, not measured. For any performance-sensitive application, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the clear winner on every metric in the database.