AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance split between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. Across 15 recorded tests, the AMD part claims 12 victories, while the Intel processor secures 3 wins, primarily in single-threaded workloads and one prime number test.

The most dramatic margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 190720 against the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H's 62070, a 207.3% advantage. This result indicates a fundamental throughput difference in basic arithmetic operations, likely stemming from the AMD chip's 32 threads versus the Intel chip's 16 threads. Similarly, data compression shows a 128.1% lead for AMD, with scores of 639356 and 280340 respectively. Extended instructions follow the same pattern: 52067 for AMD versus 24542 for Intel, a 112.2% gap. Random string sorting also leans heavily toward AMD, 70150 to 34402, a 103.9% difference.

Multi-threaded rendering benchmarks reinforce the AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 5247 versus 2418 for the Core Ultra 5 336H, a 117% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a narrower but still substantial 46.1% margin: 35061 to 23991. PassMark multithread delivers 51502 against 28545, an 80.4% edge. Floating point math shows a 46.3% advantage for AMD, 120533 to 82415. Data encryption favors AMD by 54.2%, 32840 to 21291, and physics simulation gives AMD an 18.9% lead, 3189 to 2682.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins the single-core battles. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows Intel at 3387 versus AMD's 2012.5, a 40.6% margin. Cinebench R15 singlecore gives Intel a 10.3% edge, 341 to 306. PassMark find prime numbers is a narrow Intel win, 299 to 284, a 5% difference.

The PassMark single-thread test is the closest race: AMD scores 4078 and Intel scores 4013, a 1.6% margin for AMD. This result appears twice in the database (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), confirming consistency. The data indicates that Intel's single-core architecture holds an advantage in legacy Cinebench tests, but AMD's newer design closes that gap in PassMark's single-thread workload.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the stronger processor for parallel, multi-threaded tasks. Its average benchmark score of 80762 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, near the Intel Xeon 638 (80723, 0% delta) and Intel Xeon w5-2565X (80671, 0.1% delta). The AMD chip also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (81103, -0.4% delta) and Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81115, -0.4% delta) only slightly, but those rivals score marginally higher.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, with a 34485 average benchmark score and 84th percentile ranking, sits in a different performance class. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700HX (34554, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333, 0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (34260, 0.7% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.8% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the Intel part, a 134% difference in aggregate.

For single-threaded responsiveness, Intel retains the edge in Cinebench tests, with a 40.6% lead in R23 singlecore and a 10.3% lead in R15 singlecore. However, the PassMark single-thread result shows AMD ahead by 1.6%, indicating that the single-core gap is not universal across all measurement methodologies.

Users prioritizing rendering, compilation, encryption, or any parallel workload should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 based on its dominant multi-threaded scores. Users who need maximum single-thread performance in Cinebench-class workloads may find the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H more suitable, though its overall benchmark average is substantially lower.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel's 3 nm process. The AMD chip is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, part of the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) generation. The Intel chip uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake codename, belonging to the Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) generation.

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part also has 16 cores but only 16 threads. This means the AMD processor supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, while the Intel processor does not. This architectural choice explains the large multi-threaded performance gaps observed in the benchmarks.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's 64 MB L3 cache is more than 3.5 times larger than Intel's 18 MB, which can improve hit rates for data-intensive workloads.

Memory architecture also sets the two apart. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel interface, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel interface, providing 115.2 GB/s. The AMD part's bandwidth is 2.2 times higher. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H offers PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation but with fewer lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 8060S, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Clock speeds favor AMD in boost frequency. The AMD chip runs at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip runs at 1.90 GHz base and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part's boost clock is 0.5 GHz higher, and its base clock is 1.1 GHz higher. Power targets also differ: AMD has a 55 W TDP, while Intel has a 25 W TDP, making the Intel part the more power-efficient option on paper.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel BGA 2540. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001243, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4RD. The AMD chip's generation is listed as "Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5)", while the Intel chip's generation is "Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H)". The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 product family.

Memory support differs: AMD supports LPDDR5X only, while Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory channels favor AMD at quad-channel versus Intel's dual-channel. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 256.0 GB/s versus Intel's 115.2 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD but absent on Intel. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, but lane count favors AMD at 16 lanes versus Intel's 12 lanes. Integrated graphics differ between Radeon 8060S on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics on Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are mobile market segment parts with active production status.

Release dates differ by roughly one year. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has a release date of January 5, 2025, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a release date of January 4, 2026. No launch MSRP data is recorded for either part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 threads. Both have 16 cores.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 delivers 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H delivers 115.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X interface.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 singlecore?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 3387 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, a 40.6% lead over the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395's 2012.5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762 and ranks in the 95th percentile. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485 and ranks in the 84th percentile.