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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,760
  • Avg. price in US: ~$2,500
  • PassMark benchmark result: 42976
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

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

7.6

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%

7.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

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%

7.3

Performance

18.0%

9.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

9.2

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%

    7.6

    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

  • 7.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.2

    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 Pro 390 is a high-performance workstation processor from the 'Strix Halo' family, featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a boost up to 5.0 GHz. Built on a 4nm TSMC process, it integrates a powerful Radeon 8050S GPU with 32 RDNA 3+ compute units and an XDNA 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for AI workloads, while supporting LPDDR5x-8000 memory and featuring a significant 64MB L3 cache. Its main advantages include elite integrated graphics performance that rivals mid-range discrete cards and superior AI processing capabilities, though its high configurable TDP of up to 120W can lead to significant heat and power consumption, and it lacks support for the newer VVC video codec.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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

7.6
AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a technical score of 7.61 points, which is higher than that of 92.7% 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 Pro 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

1.2

Price

5.7
AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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

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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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

LPDDR5X
AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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

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AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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

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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

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

  • 3.35x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,066 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 Pro 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,066 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.16,066 vs 4,793
  • 4.08x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,976 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 Pro 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,976 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.42,976 vs 10,532.5
  • 85.5% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 60.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,976 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 Pro 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,976 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,976 vs 2,483
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 390 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake
  • 4.8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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.
    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

    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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.12 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • 3.35x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,066 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4.08x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,976 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 85.5% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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.
  • 60.1% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,976 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 59.9% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (774 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 390 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Strix Halo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 4.8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 DDR support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 2x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 390 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 8,050S vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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
  • 7.04x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,760 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 is more expensive than the average processor (£1,760 vs £250).£1,760 vs £250
  • 11.9% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has worse value for money than the average processor (5.69 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 Pro 390 has worse value for money than the average processor (5.69 vs 6.367).5.69 vs 6.37
  • 22.2% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 390?

  • Exceptional multi-core performance from 12 Zen 5 cores, ideal for demanding creator and developer workloads like code compilation.
  • Integrated Radeon 8050S graphics deliver performance comparable to discrete mid-range GPUs, supporting smooth 1080p Ultra gaming.
  • The dedicated XDNA 2 NPU (50 TOPS) provides strong local AI acceleration for machine learning and professional AI-enabled software.
  • Strong power efficiency on the 4nm process, especially in low-power profiles which still outperform many standard mobile CPUs.
  • Excellent Linux support and stability, making it a top choice for mobile open-source workstations.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390?

  • High price point; laptops featuring this chip are often premium workstations costing $3,000 or more.
  • Value proposition is occasionally weakened by the flagship Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395, which sometimes offers better performance-per-watt for a small price premium.
  • Integrated graphics lack support for the VVC codec, a feature found in competing Intel Lunar Lake chips.
  • Performance can be heavily dependent on the laptop's cooling solution due to a high configurable TDP of up to 120W.
  • Limited availability in consumer-grade laptops, being primarily found in high-end models like the HP ZBook Ultra G1a.

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01/06/2025
AMD RYZEN AI MAX PRO 390 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is a 12-core, 24-thread Strix Halo processor designed for premium mobile workstations, utilizing the Zen 5 architecture and LPDDR5x-8000 memory. It features 64MB of L3 cache and an integrated XDNA 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS for AI workloads. Performance tests show the chip excels in multi-threaded Linux tasks, operating at roughly 92% of the...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 - PassMark CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 is a "Strix Halo" 4nm processor featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, designed for high-performance mobile workstations with integrated Radeon 8050S graphics. Benchmarks indicate it delivers roughly 92% of the 16-core 395 flagship performance, excelling in multi-threaded tasks, rendering, and 1080p gaming with support for LPDDR5x-8000 RAM. Key pros...Read more

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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 PRO 390 ("Strix Halo") on Ubuntu Linux, tested with an HP ZBook Ultra G1a, highlights a powerful mobile workstation SoC featuring Zen 5 cores and Radeon 8050S graphics. Performance-wise, it achieved 92% of the 16-core flagship 395 model while significantly outpacing the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, offering exceptional raw CPU performance...Read more

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ryzen.pro
Janvier 2025
AMD Ryzen™ AI Max PRO Processors for Workstations

AMD Ryzen™ PRO Compact Workstations, featuring the AI Max PRO series, deliver high-performance computing for tasks like 3D rendering and AI training within a small form factor, integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU into one SoC. Powered by the "Zen 5" architecture, these systems excel in multi-tasking and provide advanced AI features, including an NPU capable of over 50 TOPS for local...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 - LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a high-performance "Strix Halo" mobile processor featuring 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, boasting a 3.2 GHz base frequency and up to 5.0 GHz boost. It features an integrated Radeon 8050S GPU with 32 RDNA 3+ Compute Units, capable of competing with mid-range desktop graphics, alongside an XDNA 2 NPU providing up to 50 TOPS for AI tasks. Performance...Read more

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