SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + AMD Radeon 780M

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

94 / 100
ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
97%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

77,740 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →
GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 780M

17,588 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 780M is a laptop-class build that sits at the 78th percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper-midrange tier of mobile systems. The CPU is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 part based on the Strix Halo architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm process, with a 55W TDP and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The integrated Radeon 780M GPU, based on RDNA 3.0, delivers 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This pairing is not a gaming monster, but the data shows a capable all-rounder for demanding productivity workloads, with the CPU carrying the system’s weight while the GPU handles modest gaming and accelerated compute.

CPU Analysis

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, a design that prioritizes both single-threaded responsiveness and heavy multi-threaded throughput. With a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, it can ramp up quickly for bursty tasks while sustaining high core counts for prolonged workloads. The 4nm TSMC process node contributes to power efficiency, allowing this 55W TDP chip to deliver desktop-class performance in a mobile form factor. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 64 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps with data-heavy applications like code compilation and scientific simulations.

Benchmark data underscores the CPU’s strengths. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 35314 places it in the top tier of mobile processors, while the single-core score of 2044 indicates strong per-thread performance for everyday responsiveness. Geekbench results echo this: a multicore score of 20992 and a single-core score of 2464. The Passmark suite shows specialized capabilities: data compression scores 690650, floating point math hits 128682, and integer math reaches 200665. These numbers translate to real-world workloads—video editing software that leverages multi-threading will see near-desktop-class render times, while encryption tasks benefit from the data encryption score of 35455.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (which averages 76513), and 1.6% above the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% (which scores 79097) and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2% (76212). The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms roughly 95% of processors in the database, a remarkable achievement for a mobile part. The 32 threads are particularly valuable for 3D rendering, software development builds, and any workload that scales with core count.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU and GPU together form a system with a combined percentile of 78, indicating that this pairing outperforms 78% of all recorded builds. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 77740, which is the primary driver of the system’s overall standing. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17588, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs—a solid integrated solution but not a discrete-class performer. The data shows a clear division: the CPU is a top-tier component (95th percentile), while the GPU is firmly midrange (61st percentile).

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Radeon 780M scores 480, which is low for modern gaming but expected for an integrated GPU. Geekbench OpenCL scores 18602, and Vulkan scores 33683, indicating that compute workloads like OpenCL-accelerated video encoding or Vulkan-based rendering can leverage the GPU’s 768 shading units. The GPU’s nearest rivals show it is closely matched with the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.2% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (0.3% behind), AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.4% behind), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.5% ahead). This tight clustering suggests the 780M’s performance is well-understood and consistent.

The combined picture is one of asymmetry. For CPU-bound tasks—compiling code, exporting video, running virtual machines—this system punches far above its laptop class. For GPU-bound tasks like high-resolution gaming or heavy 3D rendering, the system will be limited by the integrated graphics. The CPU’s 95th percentile score of 54934 in Passmark multithread and 128682 in floating point math means it can handle professional workloads, but the GPU’s 61st percentile means gaming at 1080p with high settings is feasible only in less demanding titles.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 have?

A: The CPU has 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture with a 64 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance ranking compared to all other CPUs?

A: It ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, while being 1.7% slower than the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark score and percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon 780M has an average benchmark score of 17588, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060.

Q: Does this system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination. All FPS discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-core performance?

A: The CPU scores 2044 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2464 in Geekbench single-core, indicating strong per-thread performance for everyday applications.

Q: What is the memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. ECC memory is supported.

Q: What is the build class of this system?

A: The build class is listed as “laptop,” and the combined percentile of the CPU+GPU pairing is 78.

Who Should Build It

This laptop-class system targets users who need heavy CPU throughput in a mobile form factor. Content creators working with 4K video editing will benefit from the 16 cores and 32 threads—Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35314 suggests near-desktop-class render performance. Software developers compiling large codebases will see significant speedups from the multithreaded Passmark score of 54934 and the integer math score of 200665. Students and researchers running simulations or data analysis can leverage the floating point math score of 128682 and the data compression score of 690650 for faster processing.

Small business workstations that handle accounting software, database queries, or virtualization will appreciate the quad-channel memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s and ECC support, which ensures data integrity. However, gamers should be cautious: the Radeon 780M’s 61st percentile ranking means it is not suited for high-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K, and even 1080p at ultra settings will be challenging in modern AAA titles. The system is better suited for esports titles or older games at medium settings. For users who prioritize portability and battery life over gaming performance, the 55W CPU TDP and 15W GPU TDP (as listed in the GPU’s TDP field) suggest a power-efficient design.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Radeon 780M’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 indicates limited headroom for high-refresh gaming. Esports titles like CS or Valorant may run at playable framerates at 1080p with low settings, but the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking means it will struggle with modern games. Expect estimates of 30-60 FPS at 1080p medium settings in older titles, but no measured FPS data exists.

Streaming: The CPU’s 32 threads can handle software encoding while gaming, with a Passmark multithread score of 54934 suggesting minimal frame drops. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 33683 can assist with hardware-accelerated encoding, but the overall experience will be limited by the GPU’s gaming performance.

Video editing: Video editing software that uses multi-threading will see excellent performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35314 and Geekbench multicore score of 20992 indicate smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times for 1080p and 1440p footage. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth helps with large file transfers.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar tools will be strong, with a Passmark floating point math score of 128682. GPU-based rendering will be slow due to the 780M’s limited 8.909 TFLOPS, so expect long render times for complex scenes.

Software development: Code compilation scales well with the 16 cores and 32 threads, with a Passmark extended instructions score of 56346 indicating strong AVX-512 performance. The 64 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases, reducing cache misses.

Student and office work: Everyday tasks like word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing will feel instant due to the single-core Cinebench score of 2044. Battery life should be reasonable given the 55W CPU TDP, making this a portable workstation for students in engineering or data science programs.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no entries in the measuredFpsUltraByGame field, and dataIsMeasured is set to false. Therefore, all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Based on the Radeon 780M’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 480 and its 61st percentile ranking, this system is suitable for light gaming. At 1080p with low to medium settings, older titles like League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, or Fortnite (with reduced settings) may achieve playable framerates. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 18602 suggests decent compute performance but not enough for demanding AAA games. At 1440p or 4K, the integrated GPU will be the bottleneck, and framerates will drop to unplayable levels in most modern titles. The CPU’s 16 cores will not help in GPU-bound scenarios, so users should temper expectations for high-end gaming.

For esports titles at 1080p, the system may deliver 60+ FPS at competitive settings, but this is an estimate. For narrative-driven games with high graphical demands, the system will likely struggle to maintain 30 FPS even at 720p. The gaming experience is best described as functional but not immersive, with the CPU far outperforming the GPU in every scenario.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear bottleneck: the GPU limits gaming and graphics-heavy workloads, while the CPU is the dominant component in productivity tasks. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 61st percentile creates a large performance gap. In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, the system will run at near-peak efficiency, with the 16 cores fully utilized. However, in GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or gaming, the 780M will be the limiting factor, with the CPU waiting idle.

Evidence from benchmark scores supports this: the CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 54934 is over three times higher than the GPU’s average score of 17588. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (0.3% behind), which is a discrete GPU, yet the 780M matches it in average score—but this is because the average includes compute benchmarks, not just gaming. In gaming-specific tests, the 780M’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 480 is very low, confirming that gaming performance is the weak link.

For balanced workloads, such as streaming while gaming, the CPU can handle the encoding (32 threads) but the GPU will struggle to maintain high FPS, leading to a compromised experience. For professional work like software development, the balance is excellent—the CPU’s extended instructions score of 56346 and the memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s ensure no bottlenecks. The bottleneck analysis suggests that upgrading the GPU (if possible in a laptop) would yield the greatest gaming improvement, while upgrading the CPU would be pointless for most tasks.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU paired with the AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU. The combined percentile of 78 places it above 78% of all recorded builds, making it a strong midrange-to-upper-midrange system. The CPU is the star: 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and a 95th percentile ranking. The GPU is competent but not exceptional, with a 61st percentile ranking and 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The system’s overall tier is defined by its CPU’s workstation-level capabilities. This is not a gaming laptop, nor is it a budget office machine—it is a portable powerhouse for professionals who need multi-threaded performance on the go. The 55W CPU TDP and the GPU’s 15W TDP suggest a power-efficient design, but the performance is anything but modest. The build’s 78th combined percentile reflects a system that can handle most productivity tasks with ease while offering limited gaming potential.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses AMD Socket FP11, which is specific to this mobile platform, limiting upgrade options. The memory support is LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC is supported, which is uncommon in laptops. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), providing ample bandwidth for NVMe SSDs and external GPU enclosures, though the latter would be a workaround for the GPU’s limitations.

The suggested PSU is not specified in the FACT PACK, but the CPU’s TDP of 55W and GPU’s TDP of 15W indicate a low total power draw, so the existing laptop power adapter should suffice. The GPU’s memory is system-shared, so adding more system memory (up to the motherboard’s limit) would improve graphics performance by providing more available VRAM. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not possible.

A sensible next upgrade would be an external GPU (eGPU) via the PCIe Gen 4 x8 interface (as listed for the GPU’s bus interface), which would alleviate the gaming bottleneck. However, this adds complexity and cost. Alternatively, for users who need more CPU performance, there is no upgrade path within the FP11 socket—the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is already at the 95th percentile, so future upgrades would require a new laptop. The 64 MB L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are already generous, so the primary limitation is the integrated GPU, which cannot be replaced in a laptop form factor.