AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers an unambiguous result: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, taking all 11 comparisons. The Intel Core 7 240H does not record a single victory. The margin is substantial across the board, but the scale of the advantage varies sharply depending on the workload.

The largest gap appears in prime number finding, where the AMD scores 320 against the Intel's 102, a delta of 213.7 percent. This workload is highly sensitive to raw integer throughput and memory latency, and the AMD processor demonstrates a commanding lead. Extended instruction workloads show a 170.3 percent advantage, with the AMD scoring 45,666 versus 16,897. Data compression follows closely at 104.1 percent, with the AMD at 554,760 and the Intel at 271,774. Random string sorting also exceeds the double mark, showing a 106.1 percent delta (59,487 versus 28,866).

Multi-threaded performance tells a similar story. The PassMark multithread score for the AMD is 45,231, while the Intel manages 23,975, a delta of 88.7 percent. Integer math shows an 89.6 percent gap (152,414 versus 80,396). The AMD also leads in floating-point math by 69 percent, scoring 99,548 against 58,905. Data encryption favors the AMD by 83.3 percent (27,784 versus 15,155). Physics simulation shows the smallest multi-thread gap but still a decisive one: 2,887 versus 1,723, a delta of 67.6 percent.

The closest contest by far is single-thread performance. The AMD scores 3,927 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel scores 3,782, a delta of only 3.8 percent. This is the only metric where the two processors are in the same performance class. The Intel's 5.20 GHz boost clock is the highest listed among the two, and it helps narrow the gap, but it is not enough to overcome the AMD's architecture. The single-thread result appears twice in the database, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread," and both entries report identical scores.

Looking at the broader benchmark averages, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average benchmark score of 90,541, while the Intel Core 7 240H averages 31,483. The AMD sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel sits at the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD are the Intel Xeon 654 (average score 90,717, delta -0.2 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (91,199, delta -0.7 percent), the Intel Xeon w7-2575X (88,172, delta 2.7 percent), and the Intel Xeon 6736P (87,864, delta 3 percent). These are all enterprise-class processors, indicating that the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 performs in a weight class well above typical mobile silicon. The Intel Core 7 240H, by contrast, sits alongside the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (31,473, delta 0 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495, delta 0 percent), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (31,508, delta -0.1 percent), and the Intel Core i5-13500 (31,510, delta -0.1 percent). These are mainstream mobile and desktop parts, and the Intel is effectively tied with them in average score.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the superior processor in every measured category. The database records zero wins for the Intel Core 7 240H across all 11 head-to-head tests. The AMD's average benchmark score is roughly 2.9 times higher than the Intel's, and its percentile ranking (96 versus 82) places it in a different performance tier entirely.

The single-thread result is the only area where the Intel is remotely competitive. A 3.8 percent gap in single-thread performance is real but small, and it does not compensate for the massive multi-thread deficits. For workloads that use more than one or two cores, the AMD is between 67.6 and 213.7 percent faster. This is not a close contest by any reasonable reading of the measurements.

The AMD also carries architectural advantages that extend beyond raw scores. It supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel lacks. It offers quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel uses dual-channel memory with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD integrates a Radeon 8060S GPU, while the Intel integrates Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel. These differences compound the benchmark results.

The Intel does have one advantage: its launch MSRP is $502. It also has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz) and a lower TDP (45 watts versus 55 watts). But the performance data shows that these specifications do not translate into competitive benchmark outcomes. The Intel's nearest rivals are all mainstream parts, while the AMD's nearest rivals are Xeon-class processors. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 dominates this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 7 generation based on Raptor Lake Refresh.

The process nodes diverge sharply. The AMD is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD's die is listed as "2x 70.6 mm²," while no die size is recorded for the Intel. The AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core while the Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is the bigger differentiator: the AMD has 64 MB shared, while the Intel has 24 MB shared.

Base and boost clocks also differ. The AMD runs at 3.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Intel runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel boosts higher, but the AMD starts from a higher base. TDP is 55 watts for the AMD and 45 watts for the Intel, both classified as mobile parts.

Memory support is a major architectural split. The AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD supports ECC memory; the Intel does not. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics are another key difference. The AMD includes a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel includes Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. The production status for both is listed as Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD's release date is January 5, 2026, while the Intel's is December 17, 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average benchmark score of 90,541, while the Intel Core 7 240H records 31,483.

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

A: The prime number finding test shows the largest delta at 213.7 percent, with the AMD scoring 320 and the Intel scoring 102.

Q: Is the Intel Core 7 240H competitive in single-thread performance?

A: It is the closest contest. The AMD scores 3,927 and the Intel scores 3,782, a delta of 3.8 percent in favor of the AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head tests, and the AMD wins all 11. The Intel records zero wins.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 654 with an average score of 90,717 and a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 with an average score of 31,473 and a delta of 0 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in every recorded benchmark category. This makes the "where each one wins" section a one-sided affair, but the data still allows for nuance about the degree of dominance.

The AMD's biggest wins are in workloads that stress multi-core throughput and memory bandwidth. Prime number finding shows a 213.7 percent lead. Extended instructions show 170.3 percent. Random string sorting shows 106.1 percent. Data compression shows 104.1 percent. These are workloads that benefit from the AMD's 12 cores, 24 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The quad-channel memory bus is particularly relevant for these data-intensive tasks.

The AMD also wins decisively in integer math (89.6 percent), multithread performance (88.7 percent), and data encryption (83.3 percent). These results align with its higher core count and larger cache. Floating-point math (69 percent) and physics (67.6 percent) show the smallest multi-thread deltas but still represent substantial advantages.

The Intel Core 7 240H does not win any benchmark, but its closest result is single-thread performance at a 3.8 percent deficit. In workloads that are purely single-threaded and cannot use additional cores, the Intel's 5.20 GHz boost clock keeps it within striking distance. This is the only scenario where the Intel is not decisively behind. For users whose primary workloads are lightly threaded, the Intel's performance is comparable, though still lower.

The Intel also has a lower TDP at 45 watts versus 55 watts, which could matter in thermally constrained chassis, though the database does not record thermal or battery life measurements. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system design that the AMD does not match, since the AMD is limited to LPDDR5X.

In practical terms, the AMD is the choice for compute-heavy tasks: compression, encryption, math, physics, sorting, and any multi-threaded workload. The Intel is only viable where single-thread performance is the dominant factor, and even there it trails. The data does not identify any workload where the Intel leads.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the recorded data. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads; the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz; the Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz; the Intel boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The AMD TDP is 55 watts; the Intel TDP is 45 watts.

The AMD uses AMD Socket FP11; the Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Strix Halo codename; the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-H codename. The AMD process node is 4 nm from TSMC; the Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel.

L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: the AMD has 1 MB per core, the Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs significantly: the AMD has 64 MB shared, the Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: the AMD uses LPDDR5X, the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus differs: the AMD is quad-channel, the Intel is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for the AMD; no figure is recorded for the Intel. ECC memory is supported by the AMD, not by the Intel.

PCIe differs: the AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD has Radeon 8060S, the Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The release dates differ: the AMD released on January 5, 2026; the Intel released on December 17, 2024. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $502; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD. Both are mobile parts with active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.