AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark database records a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, which holds 15 individual test wins across the head-to-head comparison. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not register a single victory in any recorded workload. This is not a case of one part edging ahead in specific niches; the AMD processor dominates every measured category, from single-threaded responsiveness to massively parallel compute tasks.

The most extreme separation occurs in extended instruction workloads, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 52,067 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 8,615, a delta of 504.4%. Integer math shows a similarly lopsided result: 190,720 versus 33,991, a 461.1% advantage. Data compression also heavily favors the AMD part, with a score of 639,356 compared to 133,434, representing a 379.2% gap. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a fundamentally different performance class.

Even in single-core tests, where architectural efficiency often narrows gaps, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 holds a clear lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2,012.5 versus 1,722 for the Intel part, a 16.9% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test shows a larger margin: 4,078 versus 1,408, a 189.6% difference. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not win the "efficiency" or "light-thread" argument either.

For workloads like physics simulation, the AMD part scores 3,189 against Intel's 1,278, a 149.5% lead. The multithread PassMark score is 51,502 versus 11,685, a 340.8% gap. Every category in the database, whether it is prime number finding, floating-point math, or random string sorting, follows the same pattern: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins by a substantial margin. The data suggests that for any compute-intensive task, the AMD processor is the clear choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and process technologies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Strix Halo. It is a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process from Intel, with 10 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 1.70 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz.

Cache configuration differs substantially. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and only 20 MB of shared L3. That 64 MB versus 20 MB L3 difference is significant for workloads with large working sets that benefit from on-die data reuse.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but over a dual-channel bus, yielding 76.8 GB/s. That is a 3.3x bandwidth advantage for the AMD part, which directly impacts many of the benchmark results in the database.

The socket and platform targets differ as well. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, indicating a mobile-focused design, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The AMD part has a thermal design power of 55 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. Both support ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 includes Radeon 8060S graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support is different: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part has a die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every single recorded test, with deltas ranging from 16.9% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 504.4% in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD part sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits in the 69th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 80,762, compared to 15,370 for the Intel processor.

For anyone selecting between these two processors based purely on recorded benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the only rational choice. It delivers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more cache, and dramatically more memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211TE does offer a lower thermal design power of 45 watts versus 55 watts, and it supports a desktop socket with PCIe Gen 5, but these advantages do not translate into any benchmark win in the database.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, which are in a similar average score range. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 638 and Intel Xeon w5-2565X, indicating it competes in a much higher performance tier. The database shows no scenario where the Intel Core 5 211TE is preferable on performance grounds.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 bus.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins in single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2,012.5 versus 1,722 for the Intel part, a 16.9% lead. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4,078 versus 1,408, a 189.6% lead.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 211TE is in the 69th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 52,067 against the Intel Core 5 211TE's 8,615. That is a 504.4% delta, meaning the AMD part delivers more than six times the performance in this workload. Extended instructions often include AVX and similar SIMD operations, so this gap suggests a massive difference in vector processing capability.

Integer math is the second-largest gap. The AMD part scores 190,720, while the Intel part scores 33,991, a 461.1% delta. This workload is representative of general arithmetic operations in software, and the AMD processor completes the task nearly five times faster.

Data compression shows a 379.2% delta, with scores of 639,356 and 133,434. This is a common workload in file archiving and database operations. Random string sorting follows at 372.8%, with scores of 70,150 and 14,838. Floating-point math shows a 360.9% delta, with 120,533 versus 26,150. Data encryption shows a 354.2% delta, with 32,840 versus 7,231.

The multithread PassMark score shows a 340.8% delta, with 51,502 versus 11,685. This is a broad indicator of parallel processing capability. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 326.9% delta, with 5,247 versus 1,229. Prime number finding shows a 294.4% delta, with 284 versus 72. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 187.4% delta, with 35,061 versus 12,201.

The PassMark single-thread score shows a 189.6% delta, with 4,078 versus 1,408. This is notable because single-thread performance often relies on clock speed and IPC, but the AMD part wins decisively here. Physics simulation shows a 149.5% delta, with 3,189 versus 1,278. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 76.9% delta, with 306 versus 173. The smallest gap in the entire database is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD part leads by 16.9%, scoring 2,012.5 versus 1,722.

The recorded data shows consistency across all workload types. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins every head-to-head matchup, and the deltas are large enough to indicate a different performance tier entirely. The Intel Core 5 211TE, with its lower core count, lower clocks, smaller cache, and reduced memory bandwidth, cannot close the gap in any measured category.