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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 across all 15 shared benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not claim a single win in any head-to-head comparison. The margin of victory varies dramatically by workload, ranging from a modest 18.7% single-core advantage to a staggering 554% lead in extended instruction throughput.

Starting with the rendering workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the AMD part scoring 35,314 against Intel's 12,201, a 189.4% advantage. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test reveals an even wider gap: 5,463 versus 1,229, which translates to a 344.5% difference. Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 posts 2,044 versus 1,722, an 18.7% lead. The R15 single-core test shows 316 versus 173, a larger 82.7% gap that suggests the Intel part's architectural limitations become more apparent in older instruction paths.

The PassMark suite amplifies the divergence. The integer math test delivers 200,665 for AMD against 33,991 for Intel, a 490.3% difference. Floating point math shows 128,682 versus 26,150, a 392.1% margin. Data compression results are particularly lopsided: 690,650 versus 133,434, a 417.6% difference. Data encryption follows at 35,455 versus 7,231, or 390.3% ahead. The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, produces the largest relative gap in the entire comparison at 554% (56,346 versus 8,615).

Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to both core count and memory latency, shows AMD at 303 versus 72, a 320.8% lead. Random string sorting, another memory-heavy test, shows 76,177 versus 14,838, a 413.4% gap. The PassMark multi-thread score puts AMD at 54,934 versus 11,685, a 370.1% advantage. The physics test, which typically scales with raw thread throughput, shows 3,481 versus 1,278, a 172.4% margin. Single-thread PassMark scores land at 4,147 versus 1,408, a 194.5% difference.

The overall average benchmark score positions the AMD part at 77,740, which places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15,370, placing it in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (1.6% lower average score), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (1.6% lower), Intel Core i9-14900K (1.7% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (2% lower). For Intel, the closest competitors are the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% higher), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% lower), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% higher), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% lower). The benchmark data confirms that the AMD part competes in a far higher performance tier, while the Intel part sits among mobile and embedded processors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins every measured category, but the magnitude tells a differentiated story about workload types. The largest margins appear in highly parallel, throughput-bound tasks. Extended instructions, integer math, and data compression all show deltas above 400%, indicating that the combination of 16 cores, 32 threads, and a high memory bandwidth delivers exceptional scaling in workloads that can saturate all execution units.

The AMD part also dominates memory-sensitive operations. Random string sorting, which depends heavily on memory latency and bandwidth, shows a 413.4% lead. The 256.0 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup explains much of this gap. Data encryption, another bandwidth-sensitive workload, shows a 390.3% difference.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's closest relative performance appears in single-core Cinebench R23, where the delta shrinks to 18.7%. This suggests that for lightly threaded, short-duration workloads, the Intel architecture is comparatively less disadvantaged. The physics test also shows a relatively smaller gap at 172.4%, though still a decisive AMD win. The data indicates that Intel's 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock cannot compensate for the AMD part's 5.10 GHz boost, larger cache hierarchy, and double the thread count in any scenario.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part still leads by 18.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 194.5% in PassMark single-thread. The PassMark single-thread result includes broader instruction coverage, which explains the larger gap. In every case, the recorded data points to AMD as the stronger choice, with no workload category where Intel narrows the gap to a competitive margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses Intel's 10 nm node. The die size reflects this difference: AMD's chip is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel's is a single 215 mm² die. The AMD part belongs to the Strix Halo family based on Zen 5 architecture, whereas Intel's Bartlett Lake generation carries no specific architecture designation in the database.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 16 cores and 32 threads; Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 3.00 GHz versus Intel's 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz. The lower Intel base clock suggests a power-conscious design, though its 45 W TDP is only 10 W below AMD's 55 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies differ in both capacity and organization. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. The L3 cache shows the largest divergence: AMD has 64 MB shared L3, while Intel has 20 MB shared L3. The larger AMD L3 cache, combined with the higher memory bandwidth, gives it a substantial advantage in cache-resident workloads and multi-threaded scaling.

Memory support differs by generation and channel configuration. AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel interface and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel interface, delivering 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth difference of more than 3x is one of the most consequential architectural gaps in this comparison.

PCIe support favors Intel on generation but not necessarily on practical throughput. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes the Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11 and targets the mobile segment, while Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Release dates are close, with AMD listed for January 5, 2025, and Intel for January 12, 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 35,314 versus 12,201 for Intel, a 189.4% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the gap grows to 344.5% (5,463 versus 1,229).

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: No. Across all 15 head-to-head benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins every single one. The Intel Core 5 211TE records zero wins.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do their integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 includes the Radeon 8060S. The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide direct graphics benchmarks for either part.

Q: What are their production statuses?

A: Both processors are listed as Active production. The AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part on January 12, 2025.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 16 | 10 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache per core | 1 MB | 1.25 MB |

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

| 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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Part number | 100-000001099 | SRQDL |

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 211TE is $221. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process, while the AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, which explains part of the performance and efficiency divergence. The AMD part also uses a significantly larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 20 MB) and more than three times the memory bandwidth, both of which show up clearly in the benchmark deltas.