AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core 7 251E occupy different performance tiers entirely. The database records the AMD part with a full suite of benchmark results, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, giving the AMD processor a clear advantage in measured performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins in every category where data exists. Its strongest results appear in multi-threaded workloads, specifically Cinebench R23 multi-core where it scores 35,061 points, and PassMark multi-thread where it scores 51,502. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,012.5 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,078.

The Intel Core 7 251E, by contrast, has an empty benchmark profile. The database shows no recorded scores for any test on this processor, meaning no direct measurement exists to compare against the AMD part. Its percentile ranking of 50 among all CPUs is based on unrecorded or estimated data, whereas the AMD processor sits at the 95th percentile.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided. For any workload that relies on CPU computation, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the only part with verifiable performance data. The Intel Core 7 251E can only be assessed on its specifications, not its measured results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores. Both processors have 32 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 251E supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part has nearly three times the memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E boosts up to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.50 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251E is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80,762. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core 7 251E. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win in a direct comparison field.

However, the AMD part has a complete set of individual benchmark scores. The most notable results include Cinebench R23 multi-core at 35,061 points, Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,012.5 points, PassMark multi-thread at 51,502, and PassMark single-thread at 4,078. Additional PassMark results show integer math at 190,720, floating point math at 120,533, extended instructions at 52,067, data encryption at 32,840, data compression at 639,356, and physics at 3,189.

The Intel Core 7 251E has none of these scores recorded. Without measurements, the database cannot calculate any win margin between the two. The AMD processor stands as the only part with empirical data to evaluate.

When comparing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 against its nearest rivals in the database, its average score of 80,762 sits nearly even with the Intel Xeon 638 at 80,723, which is a 0% delta. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX by 0.4% (80,762 versus 81,103) and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X by 0.4% (80,762 versus 81,115). It leads the Intel Xeon w5-2565X by 0.1% (80,762 versus 80,671). This places the AMD part in the upper tier of mobile processors, at the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no such rival comparisons. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests mid-pack positioning, but without benchmark data, the database offers no measured evidence of its performance level.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification.

Core count: AMD has 16 cores, Intel has 24 cores. Thread count is identical at 32 threads.

Clock speeds: AMD has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Intel boosts higher but starts lower.

Thermal design power: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 65 W. The Intel part draws 10 W more under its TDP rating.

Process node: AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel. This is a significant manufacturing difference.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Intel has double the L2 per core, while AMD has nearly double the L3 total.

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 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

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

Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8060S. Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

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

Market segment: AMD is classified as Mobile. Intel is classified as Desktop.

Die size: Intel records a die size of 257 mm². AMD has no die size recorded.

Release dates: AMD was released on 2025-01-05. Intel was released on 2025-01-12.

Launch MSRP: Intel lists $384. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Halo, part of the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core. Its memory subsystem uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, reaching 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics solution is the Radeon 8060S. The platform uses Gen 4 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes on Socket FP11, targeting the mobile market segment.

The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 7 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel and has a die size of 257 mm². The processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 per core. Its memory subsystem supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, reaching 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics solution is UHD Graphics 770. The platform uses Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes on Socket 1700, targeting the desktop market segment.

The architectural split is clear. AMD uses a newer, denser 4 nm process with a smaller core count but a much larger L3 cache and substantially higher memory bandwidth. Intel uses an older 10 nm process with more cores, more L2 per core, a higher boost clock, and newer PCIe generation support.

The L3 cache difference is the most significant architectural gap. AMD's 64 MB shared L3 is nearly double Intel's 36 MB. Memory bandwidth is even more lopsided: 256.0 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. These two factors favor the AMD part in workloads that are cache-sensitive or memory-bandwidth-bound.

The core count difference favors Intel in raw thread scheduling capacity. With 24 cores versus 16, Intel has more physical cores available, though both parts expose 32 threads. The L2 difference also favors Intel, with 2 MB per core versus 1 MB.

The PCIe generation difference favors Intel, which supports Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4. Both provide 16 CPU lanes.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395. It is the only processor of the two with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it at the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 80,762 puts it in the same performance class as workstation-class Xeon processors, within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, and slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon w5-2565X and the Intel Xeon 638.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits in the middle of the performance distribution, but no measured data confirms this. Users seeking verifiable performance should rely on the AMD part.

The AMD processor delivers 35,061 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,012.5 points in single-core. It records 51,502 in PassMark multi-thread and 4,078 in single-thread. These are the only concrete performance figures available between these two parts.

The Intel Core 7 251E offers advantages in specifications, not measurements. It has 24 cores versus 16, a 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 5.10 GHz, double the L2 per core, Gen 5 PCIe, and a $384 launch MSRP. These specifications may matter for workloads that scale with core count or require newer PCIe connectivity.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 counters with a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, 64 MB of L3 versus 36 MB, 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 89.6 GB/s, quad-channel memory versus dual-channel, and a lower 55 W TDP versus 65 W. Its mobile segment classification with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics also differs from Intel's desktop UHD Graphics 770.

For anyone choosing between these two based on the database, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the processor with empirical performance evidence. The Intel Core 7 251E remains a specification sheet without test results. The verdict favors AMD.