AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear territories. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 9 273PE wins only 2. That tally alone indicates a processor built for sustained multi-threaded throughput versus a rival optimized for single-core responsiveness.

The AMD part dominates every heavily threaded workload in the database. Its largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 52,067 against Intel's 24,630, a 111.4% advantage. That result signals a massive lead in vectorized and SIMD-heavy code. Similar patterns appear in data compression (639,356 vs 405,885, up 57.5%), random string sorting (70,150 vs 45,098, up 55.6%), and data encryption (32,840 vs 22,719, up 44.5%). The AMD chip also wins integer math by 36.8%, multithread by 39.9%, and prime number finding by 39.9%. Even in floating-point math, where the gap narrows, AMD still leads by 11.7% (120,533 vs 107,884).

The Intel Core 9 273PE takes the two Cinebench single-core tests decisively. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 445 versus AMD's 306, a 31.2% edge. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4,417 versus AMD's 2,012.5, a 54.4% advantage. These are the only two wins, but they are substantial enough to define Intel's role in lightly threaded applications.

Notably, the AMD chip also wins the PassMark single-thread test (4,078 vs 3,650, up 11.7%), which measures a broader mix of single-threaded operations than Cinebench. This creates a nuanced picture: Intel wins specifically in rendering-style single-core workloads, while AMD leads in general-purpose single-threaded tasks.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of purpose. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the choice for compute-heavy, parallel workloads. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver consistent wins across every multi-threaded benchmark category in the database. The processor sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 80,762. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 638 (average score 80,723, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (average score 81,103, -0.4% delta), placing it firmly in workstation-class territory.

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the pick for single-core latency-sensitive tasks. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock and 2 MB L2 cache per core give it a decisive edge in Cinebench single-core tests. The processor ranks at the 90th percentile with an average benchmark score of 49,845. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (average score 49,796, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-14600KF (average score 49,394, 0.9% delta), showing it competes with mid-range desktop parts rather than workstation silicon.

For users running rendering, simulation, encryption, or data processing pipelines, the AMD part is the data-backed winner. For users running older or lightly threaded applications that depend on raw single-core clock speed, the Intel part holds the advantage. The database does not support a single universal winner, but it strongly supports AMD for parallel throughput and Intel for single-core Cinebench-style performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the entire comparison belongs to AMD in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD score of 52,067 more than doubles Intel's 24,630, a 111.4% lead. This test typically exercises AVX and similar extended instruction sets, and the gap suggests the AMD architecture extracts far more throughput from such code. The second-largest AMD win is Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD scores 5,247 against Intel's 3,153, a 66.4% advantage. That older benchmark rewards core count and memory bandwidth, both of which favor AMD's 16-core design with quad-channel LPDDR5X.

AMD's data compression win (639,356 vs 405,885, up 57.5%) and random string sorting win (70,150 vs 45,098, up 55.6%) both point to strong memory subsystem performance. The AMD part uses quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s. That 2.86x bandwidth advantage explains why data-heavy workloads show such large margins.

The closest contest in the database is PassMark physics, where AMD wins by just 2.2% (3,189 vs 3,120). This near-tie suggests that physics simulation, typically dependent on both core count and per-core efficiency, does not strongly favor either architecture. AMD's floating-point win of 11.7% (120,533 vs 107,884) is similarly modest, indicating that both processors handle general math operations competently.

Intel's two wins are both in Cinebench. The R15 single-core margin of 31.2% (445 vs 306) and the R23 single-core margin of 54.4% (4,417 vs 2,012.5) are the only tests where Intel leads by more than a trivial amount. The R23 single-core delta is striking: Intel's score is more than double AMD's. This test rewards high boost clocks and low latency, where Intel's 5.70 GHz boost clock outperforms AMD's 5.10 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins the remaining 2.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin?

A: AMD leads by 111.4% in PassMark extended instructions (52,067 vs 24,630). Intel's largest margin is 54.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core (4,417 vs 2,012.5).

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 35,061 versus Intel's 31,288, a 12.1% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads by 66.4% (5,247 vs 3,153).

Q: Is there any test where Intel beats AMD in single-threaded performance?

A: Intel wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 31.2% (445 vs 306) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 54.4% (4,417 vs 2,012.5). However, AMD wins the PassMark single-thread test by 11.7% (4,078 vs 3,650).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD has an average benchmark score of 80,762 with a 95th percentile ranking. Intel has an average benchmark score of 49,845 with a 90th percentile ranking.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: AMD has 16 cores and 32 threads. Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. 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 with 32 threads, each core carrying 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, with a shared 64 MB L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics is the Radeon 8060S. The socket is AMD Socket FP11, and the part number is 100-000001243.

The Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 12 cores with 24 threads, each core with 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with a shared 36 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the part number is SA4QD.

The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process, a difference that contributes to AMD's higher core count and larger cache. The AMD L3 cache at 64 MB is nearly double Intel's 36 MB. The L2 cache per core is inverted: Intel has 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core, which helps Intel in single-core latency-sensitive tasks. Both processors support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The memory architecture separates the two sharply. AMD's quad-channel LPDDR5X at 256.0 GB/s provides 2.86x the bandwidth of Intel's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 at 89.6 GB/s. This bandwidth advantage shows directly in AMD's data compression and encryption wins. Intel counters with PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes CPU only), while AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 (16 lanes CPU only). The Intel part also has a market segment of Desktop, while AMD is classified as Mobile, despite both being active production processors.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 16 cores and 32 threads, Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 3.00 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks differ in the opposite direction: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz. Thermal design power differs: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 65 W.

The cache hierarchy differs in total capacity and distribution. AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core and 64 MB shared L3. Intel uses 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only LPDDR5X with quad-channel access at 256.0 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes CPU only. Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes CPU only. The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 8060S, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.