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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part is a high-end mobile processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, while the Intel part is a mid-range desktop chip. The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the two: the AMD chip dominates multi-threaded and computational workloads, while the Intel chip holds a single, notable victory in a specific single-core test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive results in the head-to-head comparison come from multi-core and computational tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scored 5463 against the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 2192, a delta of 149.2%. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD processor's score of 35314 eclipses the Intel part's 21751, a 62.4% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar gap: 54934 for AMD versus 25590 for Intel, a 114.7% lead. These results indicate that the AMD chip delivers substantially higher throughput in heavily parallel workloads.

The margin expands further in specialized computational tasks. In PassMark extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scored 56346, which is 249% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 16146. Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 690650 versus 261083, a 164.5% difference. Data encryption follows suit: AMD's 35455 beats Intel's 14413 by 146%. Integer math shows a 115.5% lead for AMD (200665 versus 93109), and floating-point math also goes to AMD by 79.4% (128682 versus 71722). Random string sorting is another AMD win at 153% (76177 versus 30106), and prime number finding shows a 93% advantage (303 versus 157).

The AMD chip also wins the single-threaded PassMark tests, scoring 4147 versus 3718 for Intel, an 11.5% margin. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD processor's 316 narrowly edges out Intel's 309, a 2.3% difference.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE's only victory in the head-to-head set comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 3070 against AMD's 2044. This is a 33.4% lead for Intel, and it is the sole test where the Intel part wins out of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. This result is notable because it shows a significant single-core advantage for Intel in that specific workload, despite losing the other single-core tests. The database records 14 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 1 win for the Intel Core 5 213PTE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip's architecture is Zen 5, with the codename Strix Halo, while the Intel part is based on the Bartlett Lake codename. These process and architecture differences contribute to the performance gaps seen in the benchmarks.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the AMD part a 2x advantage in core count and thread count, which directly explains its dominance in multi-threaded tests. The AMD chip's base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, whereas the Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel chip contributes to its win in Cinebench R23 singlecore, but the lower core count limits its multi-threaded performance.

Cache hierarchies also differ significantly. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. However, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is much larger on the AMD chip, at 64 MB, compared to Intel's 24 MB. The larger L3 cache on the AMD part likely helps in memory-intensive workloads, although the Intel part has a larger per-core L2 allocation.

Memory support and bandwidth show a major architectural split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory via a quad-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip offers over three times the memory bandwidth, which is critical for the data-heavy PassMark workloads where it excels. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 includes a Radeon 8060S GPU, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's integrated graphics is positioned as a more capable solution, given the part's overall higher performance class. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, giving Intel a newer PCIe standard.

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended uses. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. The thermal design power (TDP) differs, with the AMD chip rated at 55 and the Intel chip at 45.

The Verdict

The performance data supports a clear split based on workload type. For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and mathematical computation, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the superior processor. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with high memory bandwidth, deliver massive leads in almost every benchmark. The database shows it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX with a delta of 1.6% and the Intel Core i9-14900K with a delta of -1.7%, indicating it sits in high-end company.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the choice for a specific single-core workload. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3070 is substantially higher than the AMD chip's 2044, a 33.4% advantage. This makes it a better fit for lightly threaded tasks that rely on a single high-frequency core, such as certain legacy applications. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32924. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at a -0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at a -0.5% delta, placing it in the mid-range desktop performance tier.

The data does not support the Intel chip for heavy multi-threaded work. Its 8 cores and 16 threads are fewer than the AMD chip's, and it loses by large margins in every multi-core test. The AMD chip also wins the single-threaded PassMark test by 11.5%, meaning the Intel part's single-core superiority is limited to that specific Cinebench test. Users seeking consistent all-around performance should prefer the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 based on the recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores; Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 32 threads; Intel Core 5 213PTE has 16 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 runs at 3.00 GHz; Intel Core 5 213PTE runs at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz; Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a TDP of 55; Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses AMD Socket FP11; Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is Strix Halo; Intel Core 5 213PTE is Bartlett Lake.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a 4 nm process; Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is made by TSMC; Intel Core 5 213PTE is made by Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm²; Intel Core 5 213PTE has no recorded die size.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 1 MB per core; Intel Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 64 MB shared; Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X; Intel Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4, DDR5.
• Memory Bus: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses quad-channel; Intel Core 5 213PTE uses dual-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 256.0 GB/s; Intel Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Gen 4, 16 Lanes; Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Gen 5, 16 Lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Radeon 8060S; Intel Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is mobile; Intel Core 5 213PTE is desktop.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 was released on 2025-01-05; Intel Core 5 213PTE was released on 2026-03-08.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 100-000001099; Intel Core 5 213PTE is SA4QM.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221; AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has no recorded launch MSRP.

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 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest difference is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 56346 versus Intel's 16146, a 249% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a score of 3070, which is 33.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 2044.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus, compared to the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 bus.

Q: What are the process nodes for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 5.10 GHz.