AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 5 130HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark results for this pairing. The database contains zero wins for either the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 or the Intel Core 5 130HL in direct comparison tests. Both processors hold a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs in the database, placing them at the exact midpoint of the recorded performance distribution. Their average benchmark scores are both listed as zero, meaning no comparative performance measurements exist in the current dataset. Without recorded benchmark scores, a numerical performance delta cannot be established between these two parts. The absence of head-to-head results means any performance hierarchy must be derived from architectural and specification differences rather than direct measurements. The data confirms both products are active in production status, yet no test data has been logged for either unit.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and Intel Core 5 130HL cannot be ranked against each other because no benchmark scores exist for either processor. The percentile rank of 50 for both indicates they sit at the median of the database, but this value does not represent a measured performance figure. The AMD part carries 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads, which suggests a thread-count advantage for the AMD processor. The AMD boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz compared to the Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz, indicating a higher maximum frequency on the AMD side. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, pointing to a denser transistor geometry for the AMD design. The AMD part supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, while the Intel part supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD processor integrates the Radeon 8065S graphics solution, while the Intel processor integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. These differences favor the AMD processor on paper, but the lack of benchmark data prevents a definitive performance verdict. The data indicates the AMD processor targets mobile platforms with an AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor targets desktop platforms with an Intel Socket 1700, so the intended use cases differ fundamentally.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation built on the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on the Raptor Lake architecture. The AMD processor is fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD die size is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but they differ in L2 and L3 cache configurations. The AMD processor uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel processor uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core, giving the Intel design a larger per-core L2 allocation. The AMD processor has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, giving the AMD design a substantially larger last-level cache. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory exclusively with a quad-channel memory bus, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The AMD integrated graphics are the Radeon 8065S, while the Intel integrated graphics are the Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel processor targets the desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the AMD processor is 3.10 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.60 GHz. The boost clock of the AMD processor is 5.20 GHz, while the Intel processor boosts to 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power differs, with the AMD processor rated at 55 and the Intel processor rated at 45. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ, with the AMD processor released on 2026-05-19 and the Intel processor released on 2024-04-07. The AMD processor has a part number of 100-000002124, while the Intel part number is recorded as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The memory bus width differs, with the AMD processor using quad-channel and the Intel processor using dual-channel. The recorded memory bandwidth for the AMD processor is 273.1 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure exists for the Intel processor. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel processor. The PCIe lane counts differ, with the AMD processor offering 16 lanes and the Intel processor offering 8 lanes. The process node and foundry differ as detailed in the architecture section. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the Intel Core 5 130HL has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 130HL does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 130HL uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which market segments do these processors target?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 targets the mobile segment, while the Intel Core 5 130HL targets the desktop segment.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 shows advantages in several recorded categories. It has more cores and threads, with 16 cores and 32 threads against the Intel part's 12 cores and 16 threads. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node, which is denser than the Intel 10 nm node. The L3 cache of 64 MB on the AMD part is substantially larger than the 18 MB L3 cache on the Intel part. The AMD processor supports quad-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, while the Intel processor supports dual-channel memory with no recorded bandwidth. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel processor lacks. The AMD processor offers 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The AMD processor integrates the Radeon 8065S graphics, while the Intel processor integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD processor was released later, on 2026-05-19, compared to the Intel release on 2024-04-07.

The Intel Core 5 130HL shows advantages in other recorded categories. The Intel processor has a lower thermal design power of 45 compared to the AMD rating of 55, indicating a lower power envelope. The Intel processor uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core, which is double the 1 MB per core on the AMD processor. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports only LPDDR5X. The Intel processor targets the desktop segment, which may align with different platform requirements compared to the mobile target of the AMD processor. The Intel processor was released earlier, on 2024-04-07, giving it a longer presence in the market. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, so platform compatibility drives selection between the two. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, lower than the AMD base clock of 3.10 GHz, but the lower TDP may suit systems with tighter thermal constraints. Neither processor has recorded benchmark scores, so the database does not provide measured performance wins for either part in any workload category. The architectural and specification data indicates the AMD processor holds advantages in core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, and process node, while the Intel processor holds advantages in power consumption, L2 cache per core, and memory type flexibility.