AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 provides 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 provides 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, yielding 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus, yielding 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What sockets do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 boosts up to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 boosts up to 4.30 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits cleanly by workload type and platform role. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 holds the advantage in every metric tied to parallel throughput and memory bandwidth. With 16 cores and 32 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD part is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, compilation, and simulation workloads. Its 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, enabled by quad-channel LPDDR5X, dwarfs the Intel part's 42.7 GB/s from dual-channel DDR4. Any task that streams large datasets, such as data analytics or machine learning inference, will favor the AMD chip.

The Intel Core i5-110 wins in the desktop platform context. It uses Intel Socket 1200, a mainstream desktop socket, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, a mobile-oriented socket. The Intel chip is a desktop segment part with a 65 W TDP, whereas the AMD chip is a mobile segment part with a 55 W TDP. For users building a conventional desktop system with DDR4 memory and Gen 3 PCIe, the Intel part fits that ecosystem directly. The AMD part's LPDDR5X memory is typically soldered or embedded, which suits compact mobile designs rather than upgradeable desktop builds.

The Intel Core i5-110 also carries a launch MSRP of $200, which the database records, but comparisons of cost are outside this analysis. In terms of raw compute and memory throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins decisively. In terms of platform compatibility with established desktop infrastructure, the Intel Core i5-110 holds the position.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename family, within the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation built on Zen 5 cores. The Intel Core i5-110 belongs to the Comet Lake architecture, within the Core i5 generation. These are not competing generations of the same design; they are fundamentally different designs aimed at different market segments.

The manufacturing process separates the two sharply. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 14 nm process at Intel. That process gap explains much of the efficiency and density difference, though the database does not record power efficiency measurements directly.

Cache organization also differs. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is more than five times larger, which helps keep frequently accessed data closer to the cores.

The AMD processor uses a die design described as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplets or multi-die approach. The Intel processor has no recorded die size. AMD's integrated graphics is the Radeon 8065S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 630. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory architecture diverges as well. AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and no ECC. PCIe capability differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The core counts differ substantially: 16 cores and 32 threads for AMD versus 6 cores and 12 threads for Intel. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 3.10 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks differ more, with AMD at 5.20 GHz and Intel at 4.30 GHz.

TDP ratings differ by 10 W: AMD at 55 W and Intel at 65 W. The AMD part is listed as a mobile market segment product, while the Intel part is listed as a desktop market segment product. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1200.

Process node and foundry differ: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 14 nm at Intel for Intel. Cache hierarchies differ at every level, as described above. Memory support differs in type, channel count, bandwidth, and ECC capability. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 3 for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8065S for AMD, UHD Graphics 630 for Intel.

Release dates differ. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-19T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part has a release date of 2025-09-10T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $200; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Production status for both is Active. The part numbers differ: 100-000002124 for AMD and SA35X for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the average benchmark score for both is 0. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both, meaning the recorded data places each in the median position of the database, but this reflects the absence of populated benchmark results rather than measured performance parity.

Despite the empty benchmark fields, the specification data provides a basis for comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 10 more cores and 20 more threads than the Intel Core i5-110. That is a 166.7% increase in core count and a 166.7% increase in thread count, calculated from the recorded numbers. In multi-threaded workloads that scale with core count, the AMD part has a structural advantage.

Memory bandwidth shows the largest gap. The AMD part records 273.1 GB/s, which is 6.4 times the Intel part's 42.7 GB/s. That ratio comes directly from the two recorded bandwidth figures. For workloads that are memory-bound, such as large matrix operations or data streaming, the AMD part dominates.

L3 cache favors AMD at 64 MB versus 12 MB, a 5.3 times difference. L2 cache per core favors AMD at 1 MB versus 256 KB, a 4 times difference. L1 cache per core favors AMD at 80 KB versus 64 KB, a 1.25 times difference.

Boost clock favors AMD at 5.20 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, a 20.9% advantage. Base clock favors AMD at 3.10 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, a 6.9% advantage. TDP is lower for AMD at 55 W versus 65 W, meaning the AMD part delivers higher clock speeds and more cores within a lower thermal envelope, according to the recorded TDP figures.

The Intel part wins on process maturity and platform compatibility, not on raw specifications. It uses DDR4, which is a widely deployed memory standard, and Gen 3 PCIe, which is compatible with a broad range of existing desktop components. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 6 cores are sufficient for lighter workloads, but the recorded data shows no metric where the Intel part exceeds the AMD part in compute or memory capability.

The Verdict

The data indicates a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 across every compute and memory metric recorded. It offers more than twice the cores and threads, a higher boost clock, a substantially larger cache hierarchy, and 6.4 times the memory bandwidth. The 4 nm process at TSMC versus the 14 nm process at Intel explains part of the efficiency gap, with the AMD part achieving higher performance within a lower TDP.

Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, large memory bandwidth, or ECC support should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache and quad-channel LPDDR5X positions it for heavy compute tasks. The mobile market segment and AMD Socket FP11 indicate the target platform is a high-performance mobile workstation or compact system.

Users who require a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1200 with DDR4 support and Gen 3 PCIe should select the Intel Core i5-110. The 65 W TDP and desktop market segment fit conventional desktop builds. Its 6 cores and 12 threads handle standard productivity workloads, and its 4.30 GHz boost clock provides adequate single-thread performance for everyday applications.

The benchmark database currently shows no populated scores for either processor, so the percentile ranking of 50 for both reflects missing data rather than measured equivalence. Based on the recorded specifications, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is the stronger processor in absolute terms. The Intel Core i5-110 remains relevant only for its specific desktop platform fit and its recorded launch MSRP of $200. The choice between the two is not a choice between comparable parts; it is a choice between a high-end mobile compute platform and a mainstream desktop processor.