AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct benchmark scores for either the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 or the Intel Processor 300. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, with zero wins recorded for each processor. This absence of measured performance data means the comparison must rely entirely on the architectural and specification differences documented in the database.

Both processors occupy the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating that neither has a performance advantage based on existing measurements. The average benchmark score for both is zero, confirming that no validated test results have been entered for either part. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and Intel Processor 300 sit in different market segments, mobile versus desktop respectively, which further complicates any direct performance comparison without measured data.

The AMD part carries 12 cores and 24 threads against the Intel part's 2 cores and 4 threads. This sixfold core advantage and sixfold thread advantage represent the largest measurable difference between the two processors. Clock speeds tell a different story: the Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz, giving the Intel part a 0.70 GHz base clock lead. The AMD processor counters with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a specification the Intel part does not list, indicating the AMD chip can scale considerably higher under load.

Cache allocations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 features 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The Intel processor holds a per-core L2 advantage, though the AMD processor's larger core count and L3 pool provide a much greater total cache footprint.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus with a documented memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

The head-to-head comparison shows no measured victories for either side. The wins counter records zero for both processors, meaning the database has no empirical results to rank one above the other. The percentile rankings of 50 for both parts reinforce this: they sit at the median of all CPUs in the database, with no benchmark data pushing them higher or lower.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at entirely different use cases with no overlapping benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, listed as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, pairs 12 cores with 24 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support, and a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU. The Intel Processor 300, a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, offers 2 cores, 4 threads, a 3.90 GHz base clock, 6 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support, and UHD Graphics 710.

Without benchmark scores in the database, the verdict must follow the specification sheet. The AMD processor delivers 10 more cores, 20 more threads, 58 MB more L3 cache, and a 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth advantage that the Intel part cannot match due to the absence of a recorded bandwidth figure. The Intel processor offers a higher base clock, a lower TDP of 46 watts against 55 watts, and a smaller process node footprint at 10 nm versus 4 nm, though the 4 nm node indicates denser and more power-efficient transistor packing from TSMC.

The production status for both is active, meaning both remain available in the market. The Intel Processor 300 has a recorded launch MSRP of $82, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no launch MSRP listed. The intended platform split is decisive: the AMD chip targets mobile systems with a quad-channel memory controller and integrated Radeon graphics, while the Intel chip targets desktop builds with a dual-channel memory controller and lighter integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on raw compute resources. Twelve cores and 24 threads outclass the Intel Processor 300's 2 cores and 4 threads for any parallel workload, including compilation, rendering, virtualization, and multi-threaded productivity. The 64 MB L3 cache provides a large shared pool for data-heavy tasks, and the 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth from quad-channel LPDDR5X allows the cores to feed on data far faster than the Intel part's dual-channel setup. The 5.00 GHz boost clock gives the AMD processor a high-frequency ceiling for bursty single-threaded work, despite starting from a lower base clock of 3.20 GHz. The Radeon 8050S integrated graphics outclasses UHD Graphics 710 on paper, making the AMD part more capable for graphics-adjacent workloads without a discrete GPU.

The Intel Processor 300 wins on base clock efficiency and platform simplicity. Its 3.90 GHz base clock runs higher than the AMD part's 3.20 GHz base clock, which can favor lightly threaded tasks that stay at base frequencies. The 46 watt TDP is 9 watts lower than the AMD part's 55 watts, a measurable power advantage for compact desktop builds. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory selection, and its dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth figure suggests a more modest memory subsystem that still covers typical desktop needs. The Intel part's smaller core count and 6 MB L3 cache keep the design simple, and the 10 nm Intel process node, while larger than AMD's 4 nm, is a mature desktop implementation.

The L2 cache per core favors the Intel part at 1.25 MB per core against 1 MB per core, meaning each individual Intel core holds more private cache. The AMD part compensates with a much larger L3 pool, so the overall cache hierarchy favors AMD for multi-threaded scaling, while Intel's per-core L2 benefits its lower core count.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses Radeon 8050S graphics. The Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for either processor?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for either processor. Both have an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile ranking of 50 against all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The die size differs notably. The AMD processor uses a dual-die configuration with 2x 70.6 mm² dies, totaling approximately 141.2 mm² of silicon. The Intel processor uses a single die of 163 mm², making it physically larger than the AMD processor's combined die area. No transistor counts are recorded for either processor.

Cache architecture follows different designs. The AMD processor uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor also uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core but increases L2 to 1.25 MB per core and reduces shared L3 to 6 MB. The AMD part's total cache pool is dominated by its large L3, while the Intel part balances a smaller L3 with slightly larger per-core L2.

The integrated graphics solutions reflect different design priorities. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 pairs with Radeon 8050S graphics, a higher-end integrated solution suited to the mobile segment. The Intel Processor 300 pairs with UHD Graphics 710, a basic desktop iGPU intended for display output and light acceleration.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. The AMD part also uses a quad-channel memory bus with LPDDR5X support and 273.1 GB/s recorded bandwidth. The Intel part uses a dual-channel bus with DDR4 and DDR5 support and no recorded bandwidth figure.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and Intel Processor 300 differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Cores: 12 on the AMD part, 2 on the Intel part. Threads: 24 on the AMD part, 4 on the Intel part.

Base clock: 3.20 GHz on the AMD part, 3.90 GHz on the Intel part. Boost clock: 5.00 GHz on the AMD part, not listed on the Intel part.

TDP: 55 watts on the AMD part, 46 watts on the Intel part.

Socket: AMD Socket FP11 on the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 on the Intel part. Market segment: Mobile on the AMD part, Desktop on the Intel part.

Process node: 4 nm on the AMD part, 10 nm on the Intel part. Foundry: TSMC for the AMD part, Intel for the Intel part. Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² on the AMD part, 163 mm² on the Intel part.

L1 cache: 80 KB per core on both parts, identical. L2 cache: 1 MB per core on the AMD part, 1.25 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 cache: 64 MB shared on the AMD part, 6 MB shared on the Intel part.

Memory support: LPDDR5X on the AMD part, DDR4 and DDR5 on the Intel part. Memory bus: Quad-channel on the AMD part, Dual-channel on the Intel part. Memory bandwidth: 273.1 GB/s on the AMD part, not listed on the Intel part. ECC memory: supported on the AMD part, not supported on the Intel part.

PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the AMD part, Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel part. The Intel part supports the newer PCIe generation, while the AMD part uses the previous generation.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 8050S on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 710 on the Intel part.

Release date: 2026-05-19 for the AMD part, 2024-01-07 for the Intel part. Launch MSRP: not listed for the AMD part, $82 for the Intel part. Multiplier unlocked: false for both parts. Production status: Active for both parts.

Part numbers: 100-000002141 for the AMD part, SRN3J for the Intel part.