AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, which wins 11 of the 15 compared tests. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T takes four tests, all in single-threaded workloads. The magnitude of these results is substantial, with the AMD part leading by triple-digit percentages in several compute-heavy tasks.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 35,061 against the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's 21,971, a 59.6% advantage. The gap widens further in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD part records 5,247 versus 2,214, a 137% lead. These results reflect the AMD processor's 16 cores and 32 threads against the Intel part's 10 cores and 10 threads.

The single-core picture is reversed. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 3,101 versus 2,012.5 for the AMD part, a 35.1% advantage. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 312 versus 306, a narrow 1.9% margin. PassMark single-thread results show the Intel processor at 4,348 against 4,078 for AMD, a 6.2% lead.

The PassMark suite reveals the largest deltas. In integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 190,720 against 59,543 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, a 220.3% lead. Data compression shows 639,356 versus 233,998, a 173.2% advantage. Extended instructions yield 52,067 versus 20,083, a 159.3% lead. Random string sorting delivers 70,150 versus 28,774, a 143.8% margin.

Floating-point math favors the AMD part by 45.7% (120,533 versus 82,751). Multi-thread performance shows 51,502 versus 25,358, a 103.1% lead. Data encryption records 32,840 versus 18,289, a 79.6% advantage. Physics tests show 3,189 versus 2,053, a 55.3% lead. The prime number test is a tie at 284 for both processors.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's wins are confined to single-core tests, where it demonstrates a consistent edge. The AMD part's wins span all multi-threaded and most single-core PassMark tests, with the exception of single-thread. The single-thread PassMark score for Intel is 4,348, which is 6.2% higher than the AMD's 4,078. This suggests the Intel architecture extracts more work per clock in lightly threaded scenarios.

The average benchmark score places the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80,762, with a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30,468, ranking in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 638 at 80,723 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon w5-2565X at 80,671 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81,103 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81,115 (-0.4% delta). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30,422 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30,390 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30,548 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30,364 (0.3% delta).

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the choice for multi-threaded workloads, offering more than double the multi-thread PassMark score of the Intel part and triple-digit percentage leads in integer math, data compression, and extended instructions. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T delivers superior single-core performance, with a 35.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 6.2% lead in PassMark single-thread.

For users running parallel compilation, video rendering, scientific simulation, or server-side workloads, the AMD part's 16 cores and 32 threads provide a clear advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,061 versus 21,971 indicates a 59.6% throughput gain. The PassMark integer math score of 190,720 versus 59,543 shows a 220.3% advantage, which translates directly to faster arithmetic processing.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T suits workloads that depend on single-thread latency, such as legacy applications, certain game engines, or interactive response times. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,101 versus 2,012.5 indicates a 35.1% faster single-thread execution. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,348 versus 4,078 confirms this pattern.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split. The AMD part sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile. This places the AMD processor among the top tier of available processors, while the Intel processor still performs above average but not at the same level.

The market segments differ: the AMD part targets mobile platforms with a 55 TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP. This affects where each processor can be deployed. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X memory with quad-channel support and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses DDR5 with dual-channel support and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 35,061, which is 59.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's 21,971.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads in single-thread tests. It scores 3,101 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 2,012.5 for the AMD part, a 35.1% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4,348 versus 4,078, a 6.2% lead.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 190,720 versus 59,543 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, a 220.3% lead.

Q: Are there any tests where the two processors tie?

A: Yes, the PassMark find prime numbers test shows a tie at 284 for both processors.

Q: How many wins does each processor record in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 11 tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 4 tests.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80,762, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average score of 30,468.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, TDP, socket, memory support, memory bus, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, market segment, and release date.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.90 GHz.

The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part includes Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

The market segment differs: the AMD part is mobile, while the Intel part is desktop. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-12-31.

The Intel part has a known transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The AMD part does not have recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S.

The AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel part is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, also at TSMC. The Intel part's transistor count is 17,800 million, and its die size is 243 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 64 MB shared. The Intel part has an L1 cache of 192 KB per core, an L2 cache of 3 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 20 MB shared.

The generation labels differ: the AMD part is in the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) generation, while the Intel part is in the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation of the Core Ultra Series 2.

The AMD processor offers ECC memory support and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor lacks ECC support and uses dual-channel DDR5. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s for the Intel part.

The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation may offer higher bandwidth per lane, though this is not a benchmarked metric in the database.

The AMD part has 16 cores all using the Zen 5 architecture, while the Intel part has 10 cores. The Intel part's cache per core is larger at 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2, compared to 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 for the AMD part. The AMD part compensates with a much larger shared L3 cache of 64 MB versus 20 MB.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD Radeon 8060S versus the Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001243, while the Intel part has an unknown part number in the database.

Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The production status for both is active. The release dates are close, with the Intel part released one day earlier in the database records.

The architecture differences explain the benchmark results: the AMD part's higher core count and larger L3 cache benefit multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel part's newer 3 nm process and higher per-core cache sizes support its single-core advantage.