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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,870
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,900
  • PassMark benchmark result: 41552
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

7.4

Performance

18.0%

9.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.9

Platform

1.0%

9.3

Integrated Graphics

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    8.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    10

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 7.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.8

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    10

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a high-performance 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on the 4nm TSMC Zen 5 'Strix Halo' architecture, featuring a 3.2 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost clock. Key characteristics include an integrated Radeon 8050S GPU with 32 RDNA 3.5 compute units, a dedicated XDNA 2 NPU delivering 50 TOPS (110 TOPS total chip performance), and support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory. Its main pros are workstation-class CPU and iGPU performance in portable form factors, high-speed quad-channel memory bandwidth, and the ability to run large language models (LLMs) locally. Cons include a high configurable TDP up to 120W that requires robust cooling, potential value competition from the 16-core flagship Max+ 395, and a lack of support for the VVC video codec.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen AI Max 390

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

7.7
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a technical score of 7.66 points, which is higher than that of 93.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.7
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP11
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the FP11 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 53.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z790, B660, X670E
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports Z790, B660, X670E chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 89.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

12
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

24
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 90.3% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 reaches a boost clock of 5.0 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

12 x 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a base clock of 12x3.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

4 nm
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 4 nm
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

64 MB
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an L3 cache of 64 MB which is larger than that of 94.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

12 MB
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an L2 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

960 KB
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an L1 cache of 960 KB which is larger than that of 85.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

8,000 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports memory speeds up to 8000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-8000 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8000 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon 8050S
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the Radeon 8050S integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 98.5% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

32
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.8% of processors and equal to 9.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

1,295 MHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an integrated GPU clock of 1295 MHz which is higher than that of 99.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 90.7% of processors and equal to 3.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

55 W
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a TDP of 55 W which is higher than that of 63.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

55 W
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a base power of 55 W which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

120 W
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a boost power of 120 W which is higher than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs the average processor

  • 3.66x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (17,557 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (17,557 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.17,557 vs 4,793
  • 3.95x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,552 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,552 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.41,552 vs 10,532.5
  • 61.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,020 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,020 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,020 vs 2,483
  • 85.5% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,729 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,729 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,729 vs 1,471
  • 8x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.64 MB vs 8 MB
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.24 vs 8
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake
  • 65.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (799 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (799 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.799 vs 484
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • 3.66x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (17,557 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 3.95x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,552 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 61.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,020 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 85.5% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,729 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 65.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (799 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 wider front-end design
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 8x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 4.8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 3.11x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (5.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2.5x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (960 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 2.73x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 5.59x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (256 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 8,050S vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 3.7x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,295 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
  • 87.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 87.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.120 W vs 64 W
  • 7.48x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,870 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,870 vs £250).£1,870 vs £250
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has worse value for money than the average processor (5.66 vs 6.367).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has worse value for money than the average processor (5.66 vs 6.367).5.66 vs 6.37
  • 22.2% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.55 W vs 45 W
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    What it is: The number of memory channels the processor can use.
    When it matters: When you care about memory bandwidth and platform capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.4 vs 2
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.55 W vs 45 W
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen AI Max 390?

  • Exceptional workstation performance with 12 full Zen 5 cores, excelling in multi-threaded tasks like code compilation and Linux kernel builds.
  • Integrated Radeon 8050S graphics offer 'discrete-class' performance, rivaling entry-to-mid-range dedicated GPUs (like the RTX 4060) in some scenarios.
  • Massive AI capabilities with a 50 TOPS NPU and support for up to 96GB of unified memory for large language models.
  • Higher base clock (3.2GHz) compared to the flagship 395 model, providing a slight edge in bursty single-core workloads like web browsing.
  • Impressive performance-per-watt in low-power modes, making it a viable option for high-end thin-and-light workstations.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen AI Max 390?

  • High platform costs; devices like the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 or HP ZBook Ultra G1a carrying these chips occupy a premium, often expensive price tier.
  • Power consumption can peak up to 120W TDP, which may lead to significant fan noise and heat in smaller laptop chassis.
  • Lower performance-per-watt efficiency compared to the 16-core flagship (395) at the same default 55W TDP.
  • Soldered LPDDR5X memory in most implementations limits future upgradability.
  • Niche market appeal; the heavy focus on 'Halo' performance makes it overkill for average users and potentially overpriced for budget gamers.

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phoronix.com
05/06/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 Performance - 12-Core Strix Halo Review

The Phoronix review of the 12-core AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 ("Strix Halo") on Ubuntu Linux highlights a high-performance mobile processor bridging the gap between thin-and-light laptops and workstations, featuring Zen 5 architecture, LPDDR5x-8000 memory, and Radeon 8050S graphics. Evaluated on an HP ZBook Ultra G1a, the chip demonstrates superior multi-threaded performance (up to 1.78x...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 is a high-performance, 12-core Zen 5 laptop processor (Strix Halo PRO) featuring 24 threads, a 3.2 GHz base clock, and up to 5.0 GHz boost. It boasts exceptional multi-threaded performance (approx. 42,976 PassMark score), outperforming competitors like the Intel Core i7-13700HX by roughly 35% while supporting LPDDR5x-8000 RAM and featuring a 64 MB L3...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 (Single-Thread): Comparison with the 395 Model

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, a 4nm "Phoenix" architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, delivers high performance with a 3.8 GHz base clock, boosting to 5.1 GHz at a 35W-54W TDP. Benchmarks show strong competitiveness, featuring 16MB of L3 cache and support for fast DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5x-7500 memory. Key pros include the integrated Radeon 780M iGPU, which enables capable 1080p...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/01/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 - LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a "Strix Halo" processor launched in early 2025, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and powerful Radeon 8050S integrated graphics with 32 CUs, rivaling dedicated GPUs like the Radeon RX 7700S. It offers high-end performance with 50 TOPS AI capability via its XDNA 2 NPU and supports fast LPDDR5x-8000 memory. While it delivers near-flagship performance, the chip's...Read more

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