AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and Intel Core 7 350 occupy very different positions in the mobile processor landscape. The database shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the AMD part delivering dominant multi-threaded results while the Intel part counters with a slight edge in single-threaded workloads. The recorded data reveals a 12 to 3 split in benchmark wins, but the magnitude of those wins matters more than the count. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the Intel Core 7 350 lands at the 71st percentile. This gap in percentile ranking aligns with the average benchmark score difference: 80762 for the AMD part versus 17779 for the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 come in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, the AMD part scores 190720 against 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a margin of 465.4 percent. This is the largest single delta in the comparison and reflects the difference in core count and memory architecture. Data compression follows a similar pattern, with the AMD part scoring 639356 versus 143123, a 346.7 percent advantage. Extended instructions show a 332.3 percent gap, with scores of 52067 and 12045 respectively.

Cinebench results confirm the multi-core dominance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 delivers 35061 points against 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 336.6 percent lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 330.1 percent advantage, with 5247 points versus 1220. The AMD part also wins PassMark multi-thread with 51502 against 15170, a 239.5 percent margin. Random string sorting goes to the AMD part by 306.9 percent, with scores of 70150 and 17238.

The AMD processor extends its lead across several other workloads. Data encryption shows a 200.4 percent advantage, with 32840 against 10933. Floating point math favors the AMD part by 181.6 percent, scoring 120533 versus 42809. Physics calculations show a 171.9 percent gap, with 3189 against 1173. Prime number finding delivers a 165.4 percent margin, with 284 versus 107.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins the remaining three benchmarks, but by much smaller margins. PassMark single-thread shows 4100 for the Intel part against 4078 for the AMD part, a 0.5 percent lead. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel with 2046 points versus 2012.5, a 1.6 percent margin. Cinebench R15 single-core is closest, with the AMD part taking 306 against 292, a 4.8 percent victory. The single-threaded results are effectively a tie in practical terms, but the Intel part does hold the edge in two of the three single-thread tests.

The pattern is consistent across all recorded workloads. Multi-threaded and data-parallel tasks show massive advantages for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, while single-threaded tasks show near parity with a slight Intel lean. The average benchmark score of 80762 for the AMD part places it among workstation-class processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 638 with an average score of 80723, the Intel Xeon w5-2565X at 80671, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103, and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115. The AMD part sits within roughly 0.4 percent of these processors, indicating comparable overall performance.

The Intel Core 7 350, with an average benchmark score of 17779, ranks near the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860, the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898. The delta between the Intel part and these rivals ranges from 0.5 to 0.7 percent, placing it in a distinctly different performance class from the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion for users who need heavy compute. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, with advantages exceeding 300 percent in several tests. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver results that rival workstation-class Xeon processors. The average benchmark score of 80762 places it in the 95th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all server or high-end mobile parts.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the better choice for workloads that depend primarily on single-threaded performance, though the margin is small. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 edge out the AMD part by 0.5 percent and 1.6 percent respectively. The Intel part also uses a 3 nm process node from Intel, compared to the 4 nm TSMC node for the AMD part, and has a 15 W TDP against the AMD part's 55 W TDP. This suggests lower power draw, though the database does not record thermal or power measurements.

The percentile gap tells the broader story. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. The Intel part sits at the 71st percentile, a solid mid-range position but far from the top. For users whose applications scale with core count and memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the clear choice. For users who prioritize single-thread speed and lower power consumption, the Intel Core 7 350 offers a narrower but real advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins in every multi-threaded and data-parallel category recorded in the database. This includes Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, physics, prime number finding, and random string sorting. The margins range from 165.4 percent in prime number finding to 465.4 percent in integer math. These workloads reflect rendering, scientific computing, data processing, and encryption tasks, all of which benefit from the AMD part's 16 cores, 32 threads, and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R23 single-core, with margins of 0.5 percent and 1.6 percent. These are the only tests where the Intel part beats the AMD part, and the margins are small enough that real-world differences would be minimal. The Intel part's 6 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB L2 per core, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, likely contribute to its single-thread showing. The AMD part's boost clock is 5.10 GHz, but the Intel part still manages a slight edge in these specific tests.

The AMD part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 4.8 percent, meaning it takes one of the three single-thread tests. This makes the single-thread comparison a 2 to 1 split in favor of Intel, but the overall single-thread performance is close enough that neither part has a decisive edge. The database records 12 wins for the AMD part and 3 wins for the Intel part, with the AMD wins being substantially larger in magnitude.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395. It scores 35061 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 336.6 percent lead. It also wins PassMark multi-thread with 51502 against 15170, a 239.5 percent margin.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread with 4100 against 4078, a 0.5 percent lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 2046 against 2012.5, a 1.6 percent margin. The AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 306 against 292.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part has a 256.0 GB/s advantage.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part also has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The database lists a launch MSRP of $469. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has no launch MSRP recorded.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 ranks at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores are 80762 and 17779 respectively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process node from Intel. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it has no hyper-threading support.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 pool is 58 MB larger than the Intel part's, which contributes to its multi-threaded performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core 7 350 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC memory. The AMD part's memory bandwidth is over four times that of the Intel part.

Clock speeds show a different balance. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz, but the Intel part still wins two single-thread benchmarks. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 W.

Platform support differs as well. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, while the Intel part has a release date of April 15, 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The database shows that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is a workstation-class mobile processor, while the Intel Core 7 350 targets a lower-power segment. The core count difference of 10 cores, the L3 cache difference of 58 MB, and the memory bandwidth difference of 196.3 GB/s all favor the AMD part. The Intel part counters with a smaller process node, lower TDP, and a slight single-thread edge. For applications that can use 32 threads and high memory bandwidth, the AMD part is the stronger option. For single-threaded tasks and power-sensitive designs, the Intel part holds a narrow but measurable advantage.