AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark scoring?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, which places it in the 71st percentile. The AMD part sits among rivals like the Intel Xeon 638 (score 80723) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (score 81103), while the Intel Core 5 221TE is closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (score 17891).

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins every single-thread benchmark. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 2012.5 versus 1596 for the Intel part, a 26.1% lead. In Passmark single-thread, the AMD scores 4078 against 1734, which represents a 135.2% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest delta appears in Passmark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 52067 versus 9655 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. That is a lead of 439.3% for the AMD processor.

Q: Do the two processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core 5 221TE represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD processor integrates 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip provides 10 cores and 16 threads.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially between the two. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part carries 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip therefore has more than double the L3 capacity, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory architecture separates them even further. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory, and so does the Intel part. However, the AMD platform delivers more than three times the memory bandwidth, which directly feeds its many cores.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD platform compensates with its integrated graphics and memory subsystem.

Integrated graphics present a clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 includes the Radeon 8060S, a high-end integrated GPU. The Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730, a basic integrated solution. The market segments reinforce this: the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Production status for both is active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a complete sweep. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 221TE wins none. The AMD part dominates across every category, from single-thread to multi-thread, and from integer math to data compression.

The AMD processor's biggest advantages appear in extended instruction workloads and prime number finding. In Passmark extended instructions, it leads by 439.3%. In Passmark find prime numbers, it leads by 381.4%. These results indicate the Zen 5 architecture handles complex instruction sets and computational loops with far greater efficiency.

Multi-threaded workloads also strongly favor the AMD part. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 210.1% lead, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 360.7% lead. Passmark multithread shows a 287.2% advantage. The combination of 16 cores, 32 threads, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth gives the AMD chip a decisive edge in rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads.

The Intel Core 5 221TE has a narrower set of competitive attributes. Its Gen 5 PCIe lanes and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support suit desktop builds requiring modern I/O. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the AMD part's 55 W TDP, which could matter for thermally constrained systems. However, on pure benchmark scores, the Intel chip does not win a single recorded test.

Single-thread performance shows the AMD part ahead, but the margin varies by test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the lead is 26.1%. In Passmark single-thread, the lead expands to 135.2%. The Intel part's 5.00 GHz boost clock cannot overcome the architectural efficiency of Zen 5 at 5.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. Core count: AMD has 16, Intel has 10. Thread count: AMD has 32, Intel has 16. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.00 GHz, Intel at 1.80 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 45 W.

Sockets differ completely. AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process node favors AMD at 4 nm, while Intel uses 10 nm. The foundry also differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. Die size is only recorded for Intel at 215 mm², with no die size listed for AMD.

Cache specifications diverge. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache diverges sharply: AMD has 64 MB shared, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD delivers 256.0 GB/s, Intel delivers 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generation and lanes: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8060S, Intel has UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates are close, with AMD on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Part numbers also differ: AMD is 100-000001243, Intel is SRVQS.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows consistent AMD dominance across all 15 recorded comparisons. Cinebench R15 multicore delivers the second-largest gap: AMD scores 5247, Intel scores 1139, a delta of 360.7% in favor of AMD. Cinebench R23 multicore shows AMD at 35061 versus 11305, a 210.1% lead.

Single-core Cinebench results are closer but still favor AMD. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 306 against 160, a 91.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2012.5 versus 1596, a 26.1% lead. The smaller margin in R23 suggests the Intel core is competitive in lightly threaded workloads, but the AMD core still wins.

Passmark results amplify the gap. Data compression: AMD scores 639356, Intel scores 156682, a 308.1% lead. Data encryption: AMD scores 32840, Intel scores 8963, a 266.4% lead. Extended instructions: AMD scores 52067, Intel scores 9655, a 439.3% lead. Find prime numbers: AMD scores 284, Intel scores 59, a 381.4% lead.

Floating point math favors AMD 120533 to 31661, a 280.7% lead. Integer math favors AMD 190720 to 42303, a 350.8% lead. Multithread favors AMD 51502 to 13301, a 287.2% lead. Physics favors AMD 3189 to 977, a 226.4% lead. Random string sorting favors AMD 70150 to 16929, a 314.4% lead.

Passmark single-thread and singlethread tests produce identical scores: AMD at 4078, Intel at 1734, a 135.2% lead. The AMD processor also holds a significant percentile advantage, sitting in the 95th percentile versus the Intel part's 71st percentile. The average benchmark score difference is large: 80762 for AMD versus 17860 for Intel.

The nearest rival data contextualizes both chips. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, and effectively matches the Intel Xeon 638. The Intel Core 5 221TE sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and within 0.5% of the Intel Core 7 350. This places the AMD part in workstation-class territory, while the Intel part competes with older mainstream desktop processors.