AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 7 240H as the benchmark-tested processor of the two, with a published average score of 31,483 and an 82nd percentile ranking across all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries in the database and sits at the 50th percentile, meaning its measured performance profile is currently undefined. For any workload where verified performance is required, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only option with data supporting its capabilities.

The AMD part is distinguished by its hardware configuration: 16 cores and 32 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads, a larger 64 MB L3 cache versus 24 MB, and a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm. The Intel part counters with a lower 45 W TDP versus 55 W, dual-channel memory support versus quad-channel, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus Gen 4. The data shows these are fundamentally different designs: the AMD chip prioritizes core count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s), while the Intel chip offers a lighter thermal envelope and a newer PCIe interface.

Given the absence of AMD benchmark scores, the verdict is straightforward. The Intel Core 7 240H is the choice for users who need quantified performance results, as its benchmark scores and percentile ranking are the only recorded measurements. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 may be selected for its architectural specifications, but its performance cannot be verified from the database, making it a speculative option rather than a data-backed one.

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 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, whereas the Intel Core 7 240H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which CPU supports faster PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for the AMD part?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s using quad-channel LPDDR5X memory. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 240H support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core 7 240H does not support ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 does.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H was released on December 17, 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a release date of May 19, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation built on Zen 5. The Intel Core 7 240H is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. These are not incremental revisions of a shared design; they represent distinct microarchitectures from different foundries.

The manufacturing process is a clear divergence. AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The die size for the AMD part is recorded as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet-based design with two dies. The Intel part has no die size recorded, but its monolithic Raptor Lake architecture is well established in the database. The AMD chip's process advantage typically correlates with higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not list transistor counts for either part.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and capacity. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip and 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is the major differentiator: 64 MB on the AMD part versus 24 MB shared on the Intel part. This gives the AMD processor a significantly larger last-level cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit within the cache.

Memory architecture is another key differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus, yielding a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD side has double the lane count.

Integrated graphics also diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses the Radeon 8065S, while the Intel Core 7 240H uses the Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either, so a performance comparison cannot be made from the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 7 240H, based solely on the recorded data:

• Cores: 16 (AMD) versus 10 (Intel)
• Threads: 32 (AMD) versus 16 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.10 GHz (AMD) versus 2.50 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz for both
• TDP: 55 W (AMD) versus 45 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel BGA 1744
• Codename: Gorgon Halo versus Raptor Lake-H
• Generation: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) versus Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² versus not recorded
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 64 MB versus 24 MB shared
• Memory support: LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bus: Quad-channel versus Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 273.1 GB/s versus not recorded
• ECC memory: Supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 8065S versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU
• Release date: May 19, 2026 versus December 17, 2024
• Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.
• Part number: 100-000002124 (AMD) versus SRQ6TQ5ML (Intel)
• Multiplier unlocked: Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

The base clock difference is notable: the AMD chip starts at 3.10 GHz versus 2.50 GHz on the Intel part, though both reach the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip also carries a higher TDP of 55 W versus 45 W, which is consistent with its larger core count and memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores only for the Intel Core 7 240H. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark results, so a direct head-to-head comparison of measured scores is impossible. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. The analysis must therefore rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 7 240H posts its strongest multi-threaded results in Cinebench. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15,764, and the R20 multicore score is 8,562. The R15 multicore score is 2,360. Single-core results are 1,719 in Cinebench R23, 1,208 in R20, and 249 in R15. These scores indicate a processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, though the multicore numbers are more substantial relative to the single-core figures.

In PassMark tests, the Intel part shows a wide spread of results. The data compression score is 271,774, which is the highest recorded value among its PassMark tests. Integer math scores 80,396, floating point math scores 58,905, and extended instructions scores 16,897. The multithread score is 23,975, and the single-thread score is 3,782. Find prime numbers scores 102, random string sorting scores 28,866, data encryption scores 15,155, and physics scores 1,723.

The Intel Core 7 240H's closest rivals in the database provide context for its performance. Its average benchmark score is 31,483. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 has an average score of 31,473, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495, also a delta of 0%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31,508, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Core 7 240H is slightly behind. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510, also a delta of -0.1%. These near-identical scores place the Intel Core 7 240H squarely in a cluster of mid-range to upper-mid-range processors, within a narrow performance band of less than a tenth of a percent.

The absence of AMD benchmark data is the defining feature of this comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495's 50th percentile ranking is based on no recorded scores, while the Intel part's 82nd percentile is backed by 17 benchmark entries. The database shows that the Intel Core 7 240H is a measured performer, while the AMD part remains an unverified specification sheet. For any analysis requiring empirical results, the Intel part is the only data-supported choice.