Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Ryzen AI Max 390

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

115%

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

97%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390	Ryzen AI Max 390
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($600)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390	Ryzen AI Max 390
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($600)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and Ryzen AI Max 390

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 43,174 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen AI Max 390

The Ryzen AI Max 390 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 41,834 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and Ryzen AI Max 390 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 390 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 43,174 against the Ryzen AI Max 390's 41,834 — a 3.2% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390	Ryzen AI Max 390
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Strix Halo (2025)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	43,174+3%	41,834

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP11 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 8000 memory speed. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) and Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max 390).

Feature	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390	Ryzen AI Max 390
Socket	FP11	FP11
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	8000	8000
Max RAM Capacity	128	128
RAM Channels	4	4
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) and AMD Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max 390) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 rivals Apple M4 Max; Ryzen AI Max 390 rivals Apple M4 Max.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390	Ryzen AI Max 390
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon 8050S	AMD Radeon 8050S
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 launched at $600 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max 390 debuted at $0. At current prices ($600 vs $0), the Ryzen AI Max 390 is $600 cheaper.