AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395
Core 5 211E
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 5 211E
The Verdict
The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the dominant processor in this comparison, winning 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark matchups. The Intel Core 5 211E takes only a single victory, in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 30.1%. The AMD part also holds a commanding lead in the database's average benchmark score: 80762 versus 37829, a gap of roughly 113%. In terms of overall standing, the AMD processor sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the Intel chip lands at the 86th percentile.
For workloads that scale with core count, memory bandwidth, or instruction-level parallelism, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the clear choice. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, paired with 64 MB of shared L3 cache and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory, deliver results that are often more than double those of the Intel Core 5 211E. The Intel part, with 10 cores and 16 threads, a 20 MB shared L3 cache, and dual-channel memory, is positioned for lighter duties.
The Intel Core 5 211E does have one meaningful advantage: a higher Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 versus 2012.5 for the AMD. This indicates that in a narrow set of lightly threaded applications that are highly sensitive to that specific metric, the Intel chip can outperform. However, the AMD part wins the other single-thread test in the database, PassMark single-thread, by a slim 1.8% margin (4078 versus 4006). The Intel processor also carries a launch MSRP of $221, which is the only price data available for either part.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins in nearly every measured category. Its largest margins come in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 284 versus 43, a 560.5% advantage. PassMark physics shows a 354.3% lead (3189 versus 702), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 155.3% lead (5247 versus 2055). The data indicates that heavily threaded rendering, physics simulation, and prime-number workloads are overwhelmingly AMD territory.
The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2878 against 2012.5. This is a 30.1% margin, which is substantial for a single-threaded test. The database shows that the Intel part is also competitive in PassMark single-thread, though it trails there by 1.8%. The takeaway is that the Intel chip can hold its own in a narrow slice of single-threaded performance, but the AMD part wins the other single-thread test and all multi-threaded tests.
The AMD part also dominates in data compression, scoring 639356 versus 346757, a 84.4% lead, and in data encryption, 32840 versus 17938, an 83.1% lead. Floating-point math shows an 81.5% advantage (120533 versus 66402), and integer math shows a 116.4% advantage (190720 versus 88117). Extended instructions favor AMD by 141.1% (52067 versus 21592). Random string sorting favors AMD by 104.5% (70150 versus 34308).
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, with base and boost clocks of 3.00 GHz and 5.10 GHz respectively. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S. The socket is AMD Socket FP11, and the part is classified as a mobile processor.
The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.70 GHz and 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the part is classified as a desktop processor.
The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part also has a much larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 20 MB) and more than three times the memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). The Intel part has a larger L2 per core (2 MB versus 1 MB) and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The die size of the Intel part is 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 37829.
Q: Does the Intel Core 5 211E win any benchmark?
A: Yes, the Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2878 against 2012.5 for the AMD part, a 30.1% lead.
Q: What is the core and thread count difference?
A: The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads.
Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?
A: The AMD part provides 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel part provides 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5.
Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?
A: The largest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD part scores 284 versus 43, a 560.5% advantage.
Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel Core 5 211E is at the 86th percentile.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The biggest win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 284 versus 43, a 560.5% advantage. This is followed by PassMark physics, where the AMD part scores 3189 versus 702, a 354.3% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 155.3% lead (5247 versus 2055), and PassMark extended instructions shows a 141.1% lead (52067 versus 21592).
In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 190720 versus 88117, a 116.4% advantage. PassMark multithread shows a 116.1% lead (51502 versus 23833), and PassMark random string sorting shows a 104.5% lead (70150 versus 34308). PassMark data compression favors AMD by 84.4% (639356 versus 346757), and PassMark data encryption favors AMD by 83.1% (32840 versus 17938). PassMark floating-point math shows an 81.5% lead (120533 versus 66402).
Cinebench R23 multi-core favors AMD by 72% (35061 versus 20389). Cinebench R15 single-core favors AMD by 5.9% (306 versus 289), and PassMark single-thread favors AMD by 1.8% (4078 versus 4006). The only Intel win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 2878 against 2012.5, a 30.1% margin.
The AMD part also holds a strong position in the broader database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 638, has an average score of 80723, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 211E's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, has an average score of 37804, a delta of 0.1%. These figures place both parts in distinct performance tiers.
Specification Differences
The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 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 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP differs: 55 for AMD and 65 for Intel.
The cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.
Memory support differs by type and channel count. The AMD part uses 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. Both support ECC memory.
The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD at TSMC, 10 nm for Intel. The integrated graphics also differ: Radeon 8060S for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The sockets are different as well: AMD Socket FP11 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The market segments differ: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 257 mm² and a launch MSRP of $221; no die size or launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.