AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, which wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 2. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 40,888 against Intel’s 16,146, a 153.2% lead. This magnitude of difference indicates a fundamental throughput advantage in vector and specialized instruction workloads, not a marginal edge.

The AMD processor also dominates heavily in data compression. Its score of 506,170 versus 261,083 gives a 93.9% advantage. Similarly, random string sorting shows an 83.5% gap, with AMD at 55,248 and Intel at 30,106. These results point to strong memory subsystem performance and core efficiency in data movement tasks.

In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part is clearly ahead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3,918 versus 2,192, a 78.7% win. The newer Cinebench R23 multicore test narrows the gap to 14.1%, with AMD at 24,828 and Intel at 21,751. The PassMark multithread score reinforces the AMD lead at 42,912 versus 25,590, a 67.7% difference. Integer math also favors AMD by 59.5%, with 148,508 versus 93,109.

The AMD chip wins the remaining PassMark workloads. Floating point math shows a 32% advantage (94,666 versus 71,722). Prime number finding favors AMD by 105.7% (323 versus 157). Data encryption shows an 80.6% gap (26,027 versus 14,413). Physics simulation is closer, with AMD ahead by 26.1% (2,773 versus 2,199).

The Intel Core 5 213PTE secures its wins in single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 309 versus AMD’s 303, a 1.9% margin. The R23 single-core test shows a much larger Intel advantage: 3,070 versus 1,976, a 35.6% lead. Interestingly, the PassMark single-thread test goes the other way, with AMD at 3,967 and Intel at 3,718, a 6.7% AMD win. This discrepancy suggests Intel’s single-core advantage is workload-specific rather than universal.

Overall average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 63,765, which lands in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 32,924, in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-13900KS (delta -0.4%) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (delta 0.7%). For Intel, the closest competitors are Intel Core i7-12700 (delta -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta 0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC node, codenamed Strix Halo. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, uses a 10 nm Intel process, and has 8 cores with 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, boosting to 5.20 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core. The shared L3 cache tells a different story: AMD provides 64 MB, while Intel offers 24 MB. This 40 MB difference in shared cache likely contributes to AMD’s strong performance in data-heavy workloads, particularly those involving repeated access to large working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The recorded bandwidth difference is 179.2 GB/s in AMD’s favor. This explains why AMD wins so decisively in compression and sorting workloads, which are sensitive to memory throughput.

Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, a mobile-oriented package, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop segment product. The AMD chip integrates a Radeon 8050S GPU, whereas Intel integrates UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Power envelopes differ, with AMD rated at 55 W TDP and Intel at 45 W TDP. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Intel launch MSRP is $221. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001421, and the Intel part number is SA4QM.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the stronger performer in nearly every multi-threaded and memory-bound scenario. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, combined with 64 MB L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, delivers benchmark results that consistently exceed the Intel Core 5 213PTE by wide margins. The AMD part’s 93rd percentile ranking versus Intel’s 83rd percentile reflects this overall superiority.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE holds a specific advantage in single-core Cinebench workloads, particularly the R23 test where it leads by 35.6%. This suggests that applications relying heavily on single-threaded performance with minimal cache or memory pressure could favor the Intel part. However, the PassMark single-thread test contradicts this, showing AMD ahead by 6.7%, so the Intel advantage is not universal across all single-thread metrics.

For users who prioritize multi-core rendering, data processing, encryption, compression, or any workload that scales with cores, cache, and memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the clear choice based on recorded scores. For scenarios where Cinebench R23 single-core performance is the primary criterion, the Intel Core 5 213PTE demonstrates a significant edge. The Intel part also carries a lower TDP (45 W versus 55 W), which may matter in thermally constrained environments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins both recorded multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3,918 versus 2,192, a 78.7% lead. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24,828 versus 21,751, a 14.1% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE have any benchmark wins?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R15 single-core (309 versus 303, a 1.9% lead) and Cinebench R23 single-core (3,070 versus 1,976, a 35.6% lead).

Q: How do the memory bandwidth specifications compare?

A: 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 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more shared L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the overall average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 63,765, placing it in the 93rd percentile. The Intel part has an average score of 32,924, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins in multi-threaded compute tasks. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 78.7% advantage, while Cinebench R23 multicore shows 14.1%. The PassMark multithread test confirms this with a 67.7% lead. These results indicate strong performance in rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads.

The AMD part also dominates in memory-intensive operations. Data compression shows a 93.9% lead, random string sorting an 83.5% lead, and data encryption an 80.6% lead. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64 MB L3 cache are the likely contributors. Floating point math (32% lead) and integer math (59.5% lead) further demonstrate computational superiority. Extended instructions show the largest gap at 153.2%, making the AMD part well-suited for vectorized code and specialized instruction sets.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in Cinebench R23 single-core by 35.6%, which is a substantial margin. This indicates a strong advantage for lightly threaded applications that rely on high single-core clock speed (5.20 GHz boost) and do not benefit from additional cores or memory bandwidth. The Intel part also has a smaller lead in Cinebench R15 single-core at 1.9%. However, the PassMark single-thread test goes to AMD by 6.7%, so the Intel advantage is specific to the Cinebench workload.

For physics simulation, the AMD part wins by 26.1% (2,773 versus 2,199), indicating better performance in physics-based computation. Prime number finding shows AMD ahead by 105.7%, which suggests a strong integer arithmetic pipeline. The Intel part’s higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz) does not translate into wins outside of Cinebench single-core tests.

The data shows a clear split: AMD wins all multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads, while Intel wins only the Cinebench single-core tests. Users targeting multi-core performance, data processing, or high-memory-bandwidth applications should favor the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. Users whose primary benchmark is Cinebench R23 single-core may find the Intel Core 5 213PTE more suitable, though the broader PassMark single-thread result indicates that this advantage does not generalize across all single-thread tests.