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Core Ultra 9 275HX
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 275HX
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 275HX and Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Core Ultra 9 275HX
The Core Ultra 9 275HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 56,018 points. Launch price was $600.
Ryzen AI Max+ 395
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 55,025 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 275HX packs 24 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core Ultra 9 275HX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 275HX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 275HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 275HX scores 56,018 against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 55,025 — a 1.8% lead for the Core Ultra 9 275HX. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 275HX vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 24+50% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+6% | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 64 MB (total)+78% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+200% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-25% | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 56,018+2% | 55,025 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,835 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,908 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 275HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 275HX versus 8000 on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports 199.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core Ultra 9 275HX supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 9 275HX) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 9 275HX) vs 16 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — the Core Ultra 9 275HX offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 9 275HX) and FP11 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395).
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 8000+159900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+209715100% | 128 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 9 275HX) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max+ 395). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra 9 275HX) and AMD Radeon 8060S (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 9 275HX targets High-End Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 9 275HX rivals Ryzen 9 9955HX; Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
| Target Use | High-End Gaming Laptop | — |
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