AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive contest. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 5 211E taking only a single victory. The magnitude of the AMD lead varies dramatically by workload, from a modest single-thread edge to overwhelming multi-thread dominance.

The largest gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. AMD scores 303 against Intel's 43, a delta of 604.7%. That result highlights the AMD processor's exceptional integer throughput in that specific workload. The PassMark physics test shows a similar story, with AMD at 3481 versus Intel's 702, a 395.9% advantage. These are not close contests; they are categorical wins.

Multi-core rendering workloads tell the same tale. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD posts 5463 against Intel's 2055, a 165.8% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the gap somewhat but still favors AMD heavily: 35314 versus 20389, a 73.2% improvement. The AMD part uses its 16 cores and 32 threads to pull far ahead of the Intel's 10 cores and 16 threads in heavily parallel workloads.

Data processing benchmarks reinforce the pattern. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 690650 versus Intel's 346757, a 99.2% delta. Data encryption lands at 35455 for AMD and 17938 for Intel, a 97.7% difference. Extended instructions: 56346 against 21592, a 161% delta. Floating point math: 128682 versus 66402, a 93.8% delta. Integer math: 200665 versus 88117, a 127.7% delta. PassMark multithread: 54934 versus 23833, a 130.5% delta. Random string sorting: 76177 versus 34308, a 122% delta. In every one of these tests, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers at least roughly double the Intel processor's score.

The single exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E wins. Intel scores 2878, AMD scores 2044, a 29% advantage for Intel. This is the one bright spot in the Intel results, and it indicates that the Intel core design, despite its older 10 nm process node, can outpace the AMD Zen 5 core in that specific rendering test. The Cinebench R15 single-core test tells a different story: AMD wins 316 to 289, a 9.3% delta. The PassMark single-thread test also goes to AMD, 4147 versus 4006, a 3.5% delta. So the Intel single-core win in R23 does not carry across all single-threaded workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the clear choice for parallel compute. Its wins span rendering, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and general multithreaded throughput. The data shows that any workload that can use many cores will favor the AMD part by a wide margin. The PassMark multithread score of 54934 places it far above the Intel's 23833, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core result confirms the trend. For production workloads, video encoding, software compilation, or scientific computing, the AMD processor holds the advantage.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core. That result suggests that in lightly threaded tasks that depend on that particular benchmark's instruction mix, Intel can deliver higher performance. The Intel part also benefits from a higher single-core boost clock in this test, although the recorded data shows AMD has the higher overall boost clock. The Intel result may stem from architectural differences in how each core handles the R23 single-core workload, rather than raw clock speed alone.

Outside of that single test, the Intel processor does not lead anywhere else in the recorded benchmarks. Even in the closest contest, PassMark single-thread, AMD wins by only 3.5%, but a win is a win. The Intel part's best relative showing is that 3.5% delta, followed by the 9.3% delta in Cinebench R15 single-core. Every other benchmark shows Intel trailing by at least 73.2%.

The average benchmark score tells the overall story: AMD averages 77740, Intel averages 37829. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while Intel sits at the 86th percentile. The AMD nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900K, which scores 79097, a 1.7% delta against AMD. The Intel Core 5 211E's nearest rivals are much closer in score, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, a 0.2% delta. This means the Intel part is competitive with its immediate peer group, while the AMD part competes in a much higher performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. AMD builds the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 on TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm node for the Core 5 211E. The AMD die consists of two chiplets at 70.6 mm² each, totaling roughly 141.2 mm². Intel uses a monolithic die of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 16 cores and 32 threads. Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. L3 cache shows the biggest difference: AMD has 64 MB shared, Intel has 20 MB shared. The larger AMD L3 pool supports the high-core-count design and heavy parallel workloads.

Memory architecture favors AMD as well. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both parts support ECC memory. The AMD memory bandwidth advantage of more than 3x directly contributes to its large leads in data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, all of which are memory-sensitive workloads.

PCIe generations differ. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel's newer PCIe standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but the CPU-only lane count matches. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 8060S, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD part targets the mobile segment with a 55 W TDP, while Intel targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP. AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. Both parts are currently in active production. The AMD release date is January 5, 2025; the Intel release date is January 12, 2025. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 604.7%. AMD scores 303, Intel scores 43.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

Yes. The Intel Core 5 211E wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2878 against AMD's 2044, a 29% advantage.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

AMD averages 77740 across all recorded benchmarks. Intel averages 37829. AMD sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 86th.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

AMD supports 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. Intel supports 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 bus.

Q: What process nodes are used?

AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel uses its own 10 nm process. AMD's die is two chiplets at 70.6 mm² each, while Intel's die is 257 mm².

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 10 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | None | $221 |

The two parts share identical L1 cache at 80 KB per core, both support ECC memory, both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD processor uses the Zen 5 architecture with Radeon 8060S graphics. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake architecture with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor, the Intel part is a desktop processor. The recorded data shows AMD leading in 14 of 15 benchmarks, with Intel's sole win coming in Cinebench R23 single-core.