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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,550
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,500
  • PassMark benchmark result: 55024
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.1 GHz

AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

8.3

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%

8.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.3

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%

8.4

Performance

18.0%

9.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

9.4

Integrated Graphics

Excellent
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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%

?

Popularity

  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    8.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    8.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    10

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 8.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    10

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    10

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, codenamed 'Strix Halo', is a high-performance 16-core, 32-thread APU built on the 4nm Zen 5 architecture, featuring a 3.0 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost clock. It integrates a powerful Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units and an XDNA 2 NPU delivering 50 TOPS, contributing to a massive total system AI performance of 126 TOPS. Main pros include its desktop-class performance in a single-chip package, support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory (with up to 96GB assignable as VRAM), and exceptional power efficiency at a configurable TDP of 45-120W. However, main cons include a high entry price compared to traditional budget builds, soldered components in some systems that prevent future memory upgrades, and integrated graphics that, while powerful, still cannot match high-end discrete GPUs for 4K high-refresh gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395

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%

?

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

8.3
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a technical score of 8.27 points, which is higher than that of 97.3% 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 Plus 395 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%

8.3

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.1
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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

N/A
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 Plus 395 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+

16
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 91.5% of processors and equal to 4% 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+

32
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 offers 32 CPU threads, which is more than 95% of processors and equal to 3% 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 Plus 395 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

5.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 86.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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

16 x 3.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a base clock of 16x3.0 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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

16 MB
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has an L2 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 89.8% 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

1,280 KB
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has an L1 cache of 1280 KB which is larger than that of 92.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% 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

LPDDR5X
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 8060S
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 uses the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 98.9% of processors and equal to that in 0.1% 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

40
AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has 40 GPU execution units, which is more than 80.8% of processors and equal to 1.7% 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

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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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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

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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 Plus 395 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 45-120 W
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AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 vs the average processor

  • 4.32x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,708 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 Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,708 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.20,708 vs 4,793
  • 5.23x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,564 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,564 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.14,564 vs 2,783
  • 5.22x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (55,024 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 Plus 395 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (55,024 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.55,024 vs 10,532.5
  • 99% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,928 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 Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,928 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,928 vs 1,471
  • 24 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 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 Plus 395 has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.32 vs 8
  • 67.5% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,158 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 Plus 395 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,158 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,158 vs 2,483
  • 10 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU 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+

    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.16 vs 6
  • 8x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • 4.32x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (20,708 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 5.22x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (55,024 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 5.23x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,564 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 99% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,928 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 24 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 67.5% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,158 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 6.4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 2.33x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 3.33x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,280 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 DDR support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 8,060S vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 87.5% higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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
  • 10.2x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 is more expensive than the average processor (£2,550 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 is more expensive than the average processor (£2,550 vs £250).£2,550 vs £250
  • 22.2% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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 Plus 395 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
  • 4.6% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has worse value for money than the average processor (6.09 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 Plus 395 has worse value for money than the average processor (6.09 vs 6.367).6.09 vs 6.37
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395?

  • Unmatched integrated graphics performance with the Radeon 8060S, often rivaling or exceeding discrete GPUs like the RTX 4060 Ti in specific 1080p gaming and content creation scenarios.
  • Exceptional memory bandwidth reaching up to 200 GB/s (quad-channel LPDDR5X-8000), which is double that of standard Zen 5 desktop CPUs.
  • Strong local AI capabilities provided by the 50+ TOPS XDNA 2 NPU, significantly accelerating tasks like Stable Diffusion image generation.
  • High power efficiency, delivering workstation-level performance within a configurable 45-120W TDP package, ideal for small form factor (SFF) builds and quiet operation.
  • Unified memory architecture allows assigning up to 96GB of system RAM as VRAM, benefiting high-resolution video editing and large language models (LLMs).

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395?

  • High initial cost for systems featuring this chip, with some premium configurations like mobile workstations priced significantly higher than traditional setups.
  • Requires complex initial setup and 'tweaking' for certain workloads, particularly when running local LLMs or specialized Linux environments.
  • Performance limits for high-resolution gaming; it cannot match high-end discrete GPUs for 1440p or 4K at high refresh rates.
  • Thermal management issues in some mini-PC designs where small fans may become loud under heavy 120W+ loads.
  • Integrated nature means memory is often soldered and non-upgradeable in many laptop and mini-PC implementations, limiting future flexibility.

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phoronix.com
07/08/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs. Ryzen 9 9950X vs. Ryzen 9 9950X3D Linux Performance

Phoronix testing indicates the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) delivers exceptional power efficiency, providing roughly 95% of the performance of a Ryzen 9 9950X while consuming only 59% of the power. The SoC excels in performance-per-watt, making it ideal for small form factor workstations, while the integrated Radeon 8060S graphics offer up to 14 times faster performance than...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 - CPU Benchmarks Would you like more details on how this processor's integrated Radeon 8060S graphics compares specifically to m...

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ("Strix Halo") merges 16 Zen 5 cores with powerful Radeon 8060S graphics, establishing a new performance benchmark for mobile SoCs. It offers workstation-class processing power and AI capabilities (50+ TOPS NPU) in a compact form factor. While providing high-end gaming performance, it comes at a high price point and necessitates robust cooling to handle its...Read more

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amd.com
03/06/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395: A Leap Forward in Generative AI Performance

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ("Strix Halo") merges workstation performance with mobile computing, utilizing a 4nm process with 16 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 8060S iGPU. Key advantages include a unified memory architecture supporting up to 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 RAM for massive AI model processing and impressive generative AI capabilities. The processor delivers 126 total system TOPS, with...Read more

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phoronix.com
12/05/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 Linux Benchmarks: Outright Incredible Performance Review

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 ("Strix Halo") delivers groundbreaking mobile workstation performance, featuring 16 Zen 5 cores that offer up to 1.42x the speed of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and 1.88x that of Intel Lunar Lake in Linux tests. Pros include exceptional efficiency, averaging 48 Watts under load, and powerful integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, with excellent support on modern...Read more

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community.frame.work
22/07/2025
AMD Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) GPU LLM Performance Tests

A Framework Community review evaluates the local LLM inference capabilities of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ("Strix Halo") on pre-production systems, focusing on Linux-based testing with llama.cpp. The APU's 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units and 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory provide exceptional performance for large, modern models while maintaining lower heat and noise than multi-GPU setups....Read more

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phoronix.com
12/08/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 With Framework Desktop vs. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

The Phoronix review highlights the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) as a superior performance-per-watt champion, delivering impressive code compilation and rendering performance on Linux while consuming roughly half the power of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Key advantages include the 40-core Radeon 8060S iGPU, which offers up to 8.2x the graphics performance of the Intel...Read more

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extreme.pcgameshardware.de
18/02/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Review: Strix Halo is Impressive

The PC Games Hardware review of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) details a revolutionary architecture featuring 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, a 40-CU RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and a 256-bit memory interface supporting 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000. This configuration enables massive unified memory access, positioning it as a high-performance solution for local AI and creative workflows. Performance-wise,...Read more

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heise.de
14/12/2025
Minisforum MS-S1 Max with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 - One of the most powerful mini PCs in review

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Radeon 8060S GPU, is a high-performance mini-workstation designed for AI and professional tasks. Key strengths include 128GB of soldered LPDDR5x-8000 memory enabling local LLM inference, along with versatile deployment options including rack-mount capabilities, dual 10GbE, and WiFi 7. However, the system's soldered...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
19/02/2025
AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Review: Strix Halo rivals Apple M4 with 16 Zen 5 cores and RTX 4070-level iGPU

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" introduces high-performance computing to APUs, featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and a 40-unit RDNA 3.5 iGPU that rivals top-tier mobile processors. It supports up to 128 GB of LPDDR5x-8000 unified memory, enabling strong AI performance and, with the Radeon 8060S graphics, provides performance comparable to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. While...Read more

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tweakers.net
05/05/2025
The best gaming processor - Best Buy Guide

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is recognized as the top gaming processor for early 2026, utilizing a massive L3 cache to outperform costlier alternatives in both 1080p and 1440p gaming. Key advantages include superior gaming efficiency, improved productivity over the 7800X3D, and lower power consumption, though it falls behind in heavy, non-gaming, multi-threaded workloads. Alternatives...Read more

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tweakers.net
08/07/2025
Mini-PC with Mega Hardware: GMKtec EVO-X2 with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Review

The AYANEO NEXT 2 is a high-end, 1.43kg handheld featuring an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU that delivers desktop-class performance comparable to a discrete RTX 4060 laptop GPU. Key pros include a 9.06-inch 165Hz OLED display, 116Wh battery, and advanced controls, though its extreme weight, high cost ($1,799–$4,299), and potential airline restrictions constitute significant cons. Due to...Read more

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