AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 270H is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark entries in the database, so the quantitative comparison is one-sided. The Intel part holds an average benchmark score of 38335, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD processor sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, reflecting the absence of measured results rather than performance parity.

The Intel Core 9 270H delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18000 shows substantial throughput capacity, while the single-core result of 2040 in the same test indicates a solid per-thread performance level. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score reaches 10268 and the single-core score hits 1449. The older Cinebench R15 test records 2464 for multi-core and 347 for single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part reveal its workload-specific character. The data compression score of 333785 is the highest single metric in its PassMark suite, demonstrating strong throughput in compression tasks. Integer math scores 97654, floating point math reaches 70640, and extended instructions complete at 20079. The multithread score of 28764 reflects parallel efficiency, while the single-thread score of 3944 confirms that lightly threaded applications still perform well. Random string sorting finishes at 36867, data encryption records 19369, and physics processing posts 1966. The find prime numbers result is the outlier at 112, a low figure that suggests this particular workload is not a strength for the architecture.

The nearest rival data for the Intel Core 9 270H provides context for its standing. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38312, putting the Core 9 270H just 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 records 38392, meaning the Core 9 270H trails that part by 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, a 0.2 percent deficit for the rival. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, which the Core 9 270H beats by 0.3 percent. These margins are narrow, indicating that the Core 9 270H sits within a tightly clustered performance band among its closest competitors.

The Verdict

The database currently contains no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. Its percentile rank of 50 with an average score of zero reflects the missing data, not a measured performance level. The Intel Core 9 270H, by contrast, has a complete benchmark profile and an 86th percentile ranking, with an average score of 38335.

For users who need verified multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core 9 270H is the only option with recorded evidence. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18000 and PassMark multithread result of 28764 provide concrete reference points. The Intel part also shows a balanced single-thread profile, with 3944 in PassMark single-thread and 2040 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The AMD processor should not be dismissed on the basis of current data, but it also cannot be recommended on the basis of measured results. The database shows no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, and the AMD part has no rival entries. Until benchmark data for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is recorded, the Intel Core 9 270H stands as the only processor in this pairing with a measurable performance profile.

The Intel part also distinguishes itself through its nearest rivals. It sits within 0.3 percent of four other processors, all of which are within a narrow score band from 38221 to 38392. This indicates that the Core 9 270H is competitive with a broad set of current mobile and workstation parts, even if it does not dominate any of them.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has an average benchmark score of 38335. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results have been recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 270H compare to its closest rivals?

A: It is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 0.1 percent behind the Intel Xeon w3-2525, 0.2 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600HX, and 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Q: What is the best multi-core result for the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The highest multi-core result is 18000 in Cinebench R23, followed by 10268 in Cinebench R20 and 2464 in Cinebench R15. The PassMark multithread score is 28764.

Q: What is the best single-core result for the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The PassMark single-thread score is 3944. In Cinebench, the single-core results are 2040 for R23, 1449 for R20, and 347 for R15.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has a launch MSRP of $697. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 9 270H uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.10 GHz compared to 2.70 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clocks reverse the order: the Intel chip reaches 5.80 GHz, while the AMD chip tops out at 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well. The AMD processor carries a 55 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 45 W. The sockets are not interchangeable: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 8065S, and the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD part was released on 2026-05-19, while the Intel part was released on 2024-12-17. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000002124 for AMD and SRQ6V for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on the Gorgon Halo codename with a Zen 5 generation label. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The die is composed of two 70.6 mm² sections. The Intel Core 9 270H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and a Core 9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ between the two. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD processor and 24 MB (shared) on the Intel processor. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Intel processor does not. The AMD memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s is recorded, while no bandwidth figure exists for the Intel part. The AMD processor uses a quad-channel memory bus, and the Intel processor uses a dual-channel bus. Memory types reflect the generational split: the AMD part is limited to LPDDR5X, while the Intel part accepts both DDR4 and DDR5.

Both processors are locked, meaning neither supports multiplier unlocking. The AMD part uses Gen 4 PCIe with 16 lanes, whereas the Intel part uses Gen 5 PCIe with 8 lanes. The integrated GPU solutions differ by vendor: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 8065S, and Intel pairs its chip with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD processor was released later, and the Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $697, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.