AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 records an average benchmark score of 43326, which places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PE records a lower average of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the AMD processor in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: Across all three Cinebench multi-core tests (R15, R20, and R23), the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 leads the Intel Core 5 213PE by a consistent margin of 26.5%. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 28424 against 22468 for Intel.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmarks against the AMD?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark single-thread test by 1.6%. Intel scores 4060 while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 3995. This result appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta appears in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 leads by 60.7%. AMD scores 31442 against Intel's 19565.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap?

A: The closest result is in PassMark floating point math, where the AMD leads by only 1.4%. AMD scores 69580 against Intel's 68587.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE sits extremely close to a cluster of desktop parts. It trails the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF by 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.4% in average score.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and Intel Core 5 213PE take fundamentally different platform approaches. AMD uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation, while Intel labels its chip as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

Both processors offer 8 cores and 16 threads, but the cache hierarchy diverges significantly. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also provides 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, while reducing shared L3 to 24 MB. The larger per-core L2 on the Intel side does not compensate for the smaller L3 pool in aggregate.

Memory architecture reveals the starkest difference. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD's memory bandwidth is more than three times the Intel's, a factor that likely influences many of the benchmark deltas.

Platform connectivity differs as well. AMD uses Socket FP11 with PCIe Gen 4 and 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics solutions are also different classes: AMD integrates the Radeon 8050S, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 730.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD part released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. The AMD part number is 100-000001422 and the Intel part number is SA4QG. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PE wins only 2. The wins for Intel are both the same test, PassMark single-thread, recorded twice with a delta of -1.6%.

The Cinebench suite delivers the most consistent results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2865 against Intel's 2264, a 26.5% advantage. Single-core R15 shows AMD at 404 against Intel's 319, a 26.6% gap. The R20 multi-core test repeats the 26.5% delta with scores of 11938 and 9436. R20 single-core also shows 26.5% with scores of 1685 and 1332. R23 multi-core confirms the pattern with AMD at 28424 and Intel at 22468, again 26.5%. R23 single-core shows AMD at 4012 against Intel's 3172, a 26.5% delta. The consistency of this percentage across six separate Cinebench tests suggests a systematic architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results show more variation. Data compression favors AMD by 27%, with scores of 379448 against 298804. Data encryption shows AMD ahead by 19.2%, scoring 18978 versus 15916. The extended instructions test reveals the largest divergence: AMD scores 31442, which is 60.7% higher than Intel's 19565. Prime number finding shows AMD leading 37.7%, with scores of 157 and 114. Floating point math is nearly a tie, with AMD at 69580 and Intel at 68587, a 1.4% edge. Integer math shows AMD ahead by 14.1%, scoring 105056 against 92089. The multithread test shows AMD leading 21.3% with scores of 32075 and 26434. Physics results show AMD ahead by 5.4%, with scores of 1711 and 1624. Random string sorting favors AMD by 27.3%, with scores of 40784 and 32027.

The single-thread results stand as the exception. Intel scores 4060 against AMD's 3995, giving Intel a 1.6% lead. This suggests that Intel's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to AMD's 5.00 GHz, provides a modest advantage in lightly threaded workloads that cannot utilize the AMD's memory bandwidth advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

Clock speeds: AMD has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel has a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Power: AMD has a TDP of 55, while Intel has a TDP of 65.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry.

Cache: AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3. Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory: AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8050S. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket: AMD uses Socket FP11. Intel uses Socket 1700.

Market segment: AMD is Mobile. Intel is Desktop.

Release date: AMD released 2025-01-05. Intel releases 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.

Architecture and codename: AMD uses Zen 5 under Strix Halo. Intel uses Bartlett Lake with no architecture field recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates a decisive overall performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385. The average benchmark score of 43326 versus 35428 places AMD firmly ahead, and the 88th percentile ranking versus 85th percentile confirms the gap at the population level. The AMD processor wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, with the only Intel victories coming in the single-thread PassMark test by a narrow 1.6% margin.

The consistency of the Cinebench results is particularly telling. A uniform 26.5% advantage across multi-core and single-core tests in R15, R20, and R23 suggests the AMD architecture delivers a broad performance uplift that does not depend on thread count or workload type. The extended instructions delta of 60.7% shows where the AMD architecture pulls furthest ahead, while the floating point delta of 1.4% shows the closest contest outside of single-thread.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, the AMD's 256.0 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration provides an obvious structural advantage over Intel's 76.8 GB/s dual-channel setup. For workloads that depend on raw clock speed in single-threaded execution, the Intel's 5.20 GHz boost clock gives it a narrow edge, as evidenced by the 1.6% single-thread win.

The Intel Core 5 213PE sits close to a cluster of established desktop processors, trailing the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.1%, the Core i7-12700KF by 0.2%, the Core i5-13600T by 0.3%, and the Core i7-12700K by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 sits near a different cluster, leading the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H by 0.3% and trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 170 by 0.8%. These rival deltas show that both processors occupy competitive positions within their respective segments, but the AMD part occupies a higher absolute tier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 wins in every multi-threaded and most single-threaded benchmark categories. Its largest advantages appear in extended instructions (60.7% ahead), prime number finding (37.7% ahead), random string sorting (27.3% ahead), and data compression (27% ahead). The Cinebench suite shows a stable 26.5% lead across all six tests. The AMD also leads in data encryption by 19.2%, multithread by 21.3%, integer math by 14.1%, physics by 5.4%, and floating point math by 1.4%.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins specifically in PassMark single-thread performance, scoring 4060 against 3995. This 1.6% advantage indicates that the Intel processor holds a slight edge in lightly threaded tasks that cannot exploit memory bandwidth or multi-core parallelism. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz likely explains this result, as the AMD's boost clock sits at 5.00 GHz.

The use-case split follows the benchmark pattern. The AMD processor suits workloads involving extended instruction sets, data compression, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering, where its memory bandwidth and architecture deliver substantial margins. The Intel processor suits workloads that prioritize single-thread speed above all else, where its higher boost clock provides a measurable but small advantage. The Intel also offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity and DDR4 compatibility, which may matter for specific platform requirements, while the AMD offers quad-channel LPDDR5X bandwidth and a mobile form factor.