AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PE manages only two wins, both in single-threaded Cinebench tests, but the margin of victory in the AMD-favored tests is consistently substantial.

The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 5463 against the Intel Core 5 213PE's 2264, a delta of 141.3%. That is more than double the Intel part's output in a heavily threaded rendering workload. Cinebench R23 multi-core tells a similar story, with AMD leading 35314 to 22468, a 57.2% advantage. These results indicate that the AMD processor's additional cores and threads translate directly into rendering performance.

The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern. In extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 56346 compared to 19565 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 188% delta, the largest of any test in the comparison. Data compression shows AMD at 690650 versus 298804, a 131.1% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 137.9%, with scores of 76177 and 32027. Integer math favors AMD 200665 to 92089, a 117.9% gap. Floating point math sees AMD at 128682 against 68587, an 87.6% difference. Find prime numbers shows AMD at 303 versus 114, a 165.8% margin. Even the more specialized workloads favor AMD heavily: data encryption at 35455 versus 15916 (122.8%), physics at 3481 versus 1624 (114.3%), and multithread at 54934 versus 26434 (107.8%).

The Intel Core 5 213PE does claim two victories, but they are narrow. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 319 against AMD's 316, a 0.9% delta. The more consequential win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel leads 3172 to 2044, a 35.6% advantage. That is a substantial single-threaded performance edge. However, in PassMark single-thread, the AMD part actually wins, scoring 4147 against 4060, a 2.1% delta. So the Intel chip's single-core dominance is not universal across all test suites.

Looking at aggregate scores, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428, which sits in the 85th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-14900K at an average score of 79097, which is 1.7% higher, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513, which is 1.6% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE's closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.3% lower). This indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PE performs roughly on par with mid-range desktop processors from recent generations, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 operates in a much higher performance tier.

The Verdict

The data points to two very different usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers overwhelming multi-threaded performance across every heavy workload category in the database. Its 16 cores and 32 threads give it a 2x advantage in raw core count over the Intel Core 5 213PE's 8 cores and 16 threads. The benchmark results confirm that this translates into roughly double the throughput in Cinebench R15 multi-core, PassMark multithread, and most specialized compute tasks. For users running rendering, data compression, encryption, or scientific workloads that scale with core count, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements.

The Intel Core 5 213PE offers a different strength: single-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 versus AMD's 2044 represents a 35.6% advantage, which is the largest margin of victory for either side in any test. This suggests the Intel part handles lightly threaded applications with fewer cores more efficiently. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to 5.10 GHz on the AMD part, though the PassMark single-thread test shows AMD winning by 2.1%, so the picture is mixed.

The percentile rankings put the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the top 5% of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile. The average benchmark score difference is significant: 77740 versus 35428, meaning AMD's average score is more than double Intel's. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score, indicating it is a solid mid-range desktop chip, but it does not approach the AMD processor's overall performance level.

The Intel Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The Intel part also targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP, whereas the AMD chip is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP. The Intel chip's higher TDP despite lower performance suggests it is less power-efficient per unit of work, although the database does not include direct efficiency metrics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process node difference is substantial, with AMD using a significantly more advanced manufacturing node. The AMD chip is a mobile processor with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part is a desktop processor with no die size recorded.

The cache layouts differ notably. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. So Intel doubles the L2 per core, but AMD has nearly 2.7 times the total L3 capacity. This larger L3 cache on the AMD part likely contributes to its strong performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and random string sorting, where it leads by more than 130%.

The integrated graphics solutions are also different. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no direct comparison is possible, but the naming conventions and the AMD part's higher overall tier suggest a substantial difference in iGPU capability. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. This is a 3.3x difference in memory bandwidth, which directly affects many compute workloads.

Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 213PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has a newer PCIe generation, but the AMD chip has a faster memory subsystem.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a release date of 2026-03-08. Both are listed as active in production. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ significantly: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel, giving the Intel part a 0.10 GHz boost advantage.

The TDP values differ: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 65 W. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X memory exclusively, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory channels differ: quad-channel for AMD versus dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as detailed above. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes are 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The market segments differ: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001099, while the Intel part is SA4QG. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The release dates differ by more than a year, with AMD releasing earlier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 35.6% (3172 versus 2044) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 0.9% (319 versus 316). However, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins PassMark single-thread by 2.1% (4147 versus 4060).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a quad-channel memory bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth using LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth supporting DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile.