CPU
GPU
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon Gold 5415+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5415+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon Gold 5415+
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.
Xeon Gold 5415+
The Xeon Gold 5415+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,842 points. Launch price was $1,076.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5415+ offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5415+ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5415+ — a 17.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Xeon Gold 5415+'s 24,842 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 5415+. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5415+.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+20% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,842 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon Gold 5415+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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