AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 6 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus takes 9. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count.

The AMD part's largest victory comes in integer math, where it scores 190720 against Intel's 122449, a 55.8% advantage. That is the single biggest delta in either direction across the entire test suite. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 639356 versus 493179, a 29.6% lead. Extended instructions go AMD's way by 32.5% (52067 against 39283), and random string sorting favors AMD by 16.9% (70150 versus 60020). The multithread PassMark test shows AMD ahead by 6.7% (51502 versus 48270), and Cinebench R15 multicore goes to AMD by 24.2% (5247 versus 4224).

Intel's wins are concentrated in single-threaded and floating-point workloads. The most striking result is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 5917 against AMD's 2012.5, a 66% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 48.7% gap (596 versus 306), and the PassMark single-thread test gives Intel a 14.4% edge (4764 versus 4078). Floating-point math favors Intel by 26.3% (163567 versus 120533). Prime number finding goes to Intel by 41.1% (482 versus 284), physics simulation by 17% (3843 versus 3189), and data encryption by 13.2% (37813 versus 32840). Cinebench R23 multicore is Intel's only multithreaded win, 41913 versus 35061, a 16.3% margin that contradicts the R15 multicore result in favor of AMD.

The contrasting Cinebench versions deserve attention. In R15 multicore, AMD leads by 24.2%, yet in R23 multicore, Intel leads by 16.3%. This suggests workload scaling differences between the two architectures rather than a simple overall performance ranking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus averages 61834, sitting in the 93rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part's closest rival is the Intel Xeon 638 with an average score of 80723, a 0% delta, followed by the Intel Xeon w5-2565X at 80671. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-13900KF at 61841, also a 0% delta, with the Core i9-13900K close behind at 61766.

Q: Which processor wins in encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins PassMark data encryption with a score of 37813 against AMD's 32840, a 13.2% advantage.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning AMD offers simultaneous multithreading while Intel does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different design approaches. AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel's Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. Intel's smaller process node gives it a transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, while AMD's die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and only 30 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on Intel helps explain its strong single-threaded results, while AMD's larger shared L3 pool supports its multithreaded throughput.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. AMD's memory bandwidth is exactly double Intel's, which contributes to its advantages in data compression and integer math. AMD also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Intel's newer PCIe standard and additional lanes favor high-bandwidth peripheral connectivity.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 8060S, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Both are mobile processors, but the database records no benchmark comparisons for their iGPUs.

The socket and platform layout is entirely different. AMD uses Socket FP11, while Intel uses BGA 2114. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, so pricing analysis is not possible from this data.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts set these apart immediately. AMD offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while Intel offers 20 cores and 20 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD has more logical processors due to simultaneous multithreading.

Clock speeds favor Intel in both directions. Intel's base clock is 2.40 GHz compared to AMD's 3.00 GHz, giving AMD a higher base frequency. Intel's boost clock of 5.30 GHz beats AMD's 5.10 GHz. Both processors have a TDP of 55.

Cache allocation differs as noted: AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs in type and channel count. AMD runs LPDDR5X in quad-channel mode with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Intel runs DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics solutions are different, with AMD using Radeon 8060S and Intel using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Intel's multiplier is unlocked, while AMD's is not. Intel's process node is 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm. Intel's release date is recorded as 2026-03-16, while AMD's is 2025-01-05. AMD's production status is Active, and Intel's is also Active. Intel's part number is recorded as SADST, while AMD's is 100-000001243.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins where memory bandwidth and wide integer throughput matter. Data compression, integer math, extended instructions, and random string sorting are all AMD-dominated workloads. The 55.8% integer math advantage is the clearest signal: this processor excels at arithmetic-heavy tasks that can leverage its quad-channel memory and 32 threads. The Cinebench R15 multicore win by 24.2% suggests strong scaling in legacy render workloads, and the PassMark multithread win by 6.7% confirms general parallel throughput superiority.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins where single-thread latency and floating-point execution dominate. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 66% lead, which is an enormous margin for any comparison. Floating-point math, prime number finding, physics simulation, and data encryption all favor Intel. The Cinebench R23 multicore win by 16.3% indicates that newer render engines may prefer Intel's higher per-core performance even when AMD has more threads. Intel's 20 physical cores without SMT still manage to outpace AMD's 16 cores with SMT in this specific workload.

Intel's single-thread dominance is consistent across every single-threaded test in the database: Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and PassMark single-thread all go to Intel. AMD's multithread advantage is less consistent, winning PassMark multithread but losing Cinebench R23 multicore. This suggests AMD's advantage is workload-dependent rather than universal.

For workloads that are single-threaded or latency-sensitive, Intel is the clear choice. For data-heavy parallel tasks, especially those involving compression or integer operations, AMD holds the edge.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture of two specialized designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the higher-scoring processor overall, with an average benchmark score of 80762 against Intel's 61834. It sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, two points above Intel's 93rd percentile. Its nearest rivals are workstation-class Xeon processors, which places it in a different performance tier than the Intel part, whose nearest rivals are desktop Core i9 chips.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the better choice for single-threaded and floating-point workloads. Its 66% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 26.3% lead in floating-point math are decisive. Users running applications that depend on per-core speed will see a substantial benefit. Its unlocked multiplier and 20 physical cores also provide headroom for overclocking, though the database records no overclocking benchmark results.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the better choice for integer-heavy parallel workloads, data compression, and tasks that benefit from quad-channel memory bandwidth. Its 55.8% integer math lead and 29.6% data compression lead are the standout results. ECC memory support makes it suitable for data integrity-sensitive environments, and its earlier release date suggests a more mature platform in the field.

Neither processor is universally superior. The AMD part wins the overall average score and percentile ranking, but the Intel part wins more individual tests. The choice depends entirely on the workload mix. For mixed general-purpose use, the database's average score favors AMD. For single-threaded application responsiveness and floating-point computation, the data favors Intel.