Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Core i9-11900KF
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Core i9-11900KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($349) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($349) |
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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and Core i9-11900KF
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-11900KF
The Core i9-11900KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 24,585 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900KF offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900KF has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-11900KF — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-11900KF (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-11900KF uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Core i9-11900KF's 24,585 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,585 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11900KF uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900KF).
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i9-11900KF debuted at $513. At current prices ($400 vs $349), the Core i9-11900KF is $51 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers 61.5 pts/$ vs 70.4 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900KF — making the Core i9-11900KF the 13.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Core i9-11900KF |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-22% | $513 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $349-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.5 | 70.4+14% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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