AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 records an average benchmark score of 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 9 273PE records an average score of 49845, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The data shows the AMD chip sits 1.6% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, 2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, and 1.7% below the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: What are the closest competitors for the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The Intel chip is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 0.9% above the Intel Core i5-14600KF, 1.1% below the Intel Core i9-13980HX, and 1.2% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

Q: Which CPU wins in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE delivers a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417, which is 53.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's score of 2044.

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core Cinebench R15 performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 5463 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, beating the Intel Core 9 273PE's 3153 by a 73.3% margin.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus delivering 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 9 273PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 89.6 GB/s.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 9 273PE wins only 2. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 77740 versus 49845 for the Intel chip confirms a substantial overall performance advantage.

For workloads that scale with thread count and parallel execution, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the definitive choice. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache, produce dominant results in multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows a 73.3% advantage, and PassMark multi-thread testing shows a 49.2% advantage.

The Intel Core 9 273PE claims the single-core crown. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 445 versus 316 represents a 29% lead, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4417 versus 2044 is 53.7% higher. This makes the Intel part attractive for lightly threaded applications where single-core frequency matters most, given its 5.70 GHz boost clock.

The data indicates that users running heavily parallel workloads should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Users prioritizing single-thread performance in applications that do not scale across cores should select the Intel Core 9 273PE. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 56346 against the Intel Core 9 273PE's 24630, a 128.8% advantage. This result indicates a major difference in SIMD and vector processing capability.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the second-largest gap. The AMD processor scores 5463 versus 3153 for the Intel chip, a 73.3% delta. This aligns with the core count difference: 16 cores and 32 threads for AMD versus 12 cores and 24 threads for Intel.

PassMark data compression reveals a 70.2% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 690650 versus 405885. Random string sorting follows at 68.9% in favor of AMD, with scores of 76177 versus 45098. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 56.1%, scoring 35455 versus 22719.

The AMD processor wins PassMark integer math by 43.9% (200665 versus 139410), PassMark find prime numbers by 49.3% (303 versus 203), and PassMark multi-thread by 49.2% (54934 versus 36810). In PassMark floating point math, AMD leads by 19.3% (128682 versus 107884), and in PassMark physics, AMD leads by 11.6% (3481 versus 3120).

PassMark single-thread testing shows the AMD processor ahead by 13.6%, scoring 4147 versus 3650. The same delta appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry.

The Intel Core 9 273PE's wins are confined to single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4417 versus 2044, a 53.7% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 445 versus 316, a 29% margin.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a narrower gap than R15 multi-core. The AMD processor scores 35314 versus 31288 for Intel, a 12.9% advantage. This suggests that the Intel chip's higher boost clock partially compensates for its fewer cores in sustained rendering workloads.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE provides 12 cores and 24 threads.

Base clocks differ, with the AMD part running at 3.00 GHz and the Intel part at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: the AMD processor reaches 5.10 GHz, while the Intel processor reaches 5.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD processor rated at 55 W and the Intel processor rated at 65 W.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs substantially. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generation differs. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor includes Radeon 8060S, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments differ. The AMD processor targets mobile systems, while the Intel processor targets desktop systems.

Release dates differ. The AMD processor was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel processor was released on 2026-03-08.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, produced on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm². The generation is listed as Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5 (Strix Halo)).

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel. The generation is listed as Core 9 (Bartlett Lake). No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs more dramatically: the AMD processor has 64 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 36 MB shared.

The combination of 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache on the AMD processor explains its dominance in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The Intel processor's larger per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 1 MB) may benefit certain single-threaded access patterns, but the data shows its single-core wins come primarily from clock speed.

The memory bandwidth difference is architectural in nature. The AMD processor's quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration delivers 256.0 GB/s, nearly three times the Intel processor's dual-channel 89.6 GB/s. This bandwidth advantage contributes to the AMD processor's strong performance in data compression, encryption, and random string sorting, all of which are memory-intensive operations.

The foundry and process node differences (TSMC 4 nm versus Intel 10 nm) affect power efficiency and transistor density, though the database records no transistor counts for either processor.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins in all multi-threaded and parallel workloads recorded in the database. Its 13 benchmark wins cover rendering, data processing, cryptography, and general computation.

Content creation and rendering workloads favor the AMD processor. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 12.9% advantage, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 73.3% advantage. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache delivers consistent wins in these heavily threaded tasks.

Data-heavy workloads favor the AMD processor. PassMark data compression shows a 70.2% advantage, random string sorting shows a 68.9% advantage, and data encryption shows a 56.1% advantage. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provides the throughput needed for these operations.

Mathematical and scientific workloads favor the AMD processor. Extended instructions score 128.8% higher, integer math scores 43.9% higher, floating point math scores 19.3% higher, and prime number finding scores 49.3% higher.

The Intel Core 9 273PE wins exclusively in single-core Cinebench tests. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock delivers a 29% advantage in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 53.7% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core. These results indicate that applications with minimal thread scaling and high single-thread sensitivity will perform better on the Intel part.

PassMark single-thread testing contradicts the Cinebench single-core results. The AMD processor scores 4147 versus 3650 for Intel, a 13.6% advantage. This discrepancy suggests that the Intel processor's single-core wins are specific to the Cinebench workload, while the AMD processor maintains a broader single-thread advantage in PassMark's test methodology.

The overall verdict from the data: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the superior processor for parallel workloads, data processing, and memory-intensive tasks. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the superior choice for Cinebench-style single-core rendering tasks, where its boost clock provides a decisive edge.