Xeon E-2488 vs Ryzen AI Max 385
Xeon E-2488
Ryzen AI Max 385
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E-2488 and Ryzen AI Max 385
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Ryzen AI Max 385
The Ryzen AI Max 385 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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: 32,274 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2488 and Ryzen AI Max 385 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 385 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max 385 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Ryzen AI Max 385's 32,274 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 16,500 (9.5% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 2,800, a 28.6% lead for the Ryzen AI Max 385 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 14,000 (15.4% advantage for the Ryzen AI Max 385). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max 385.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 31,888 | 32,274+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 16,500+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | 2,800+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | 14,000+17% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2488 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max 385 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E-2488) vs 4 (Ryzen AI Max 385). Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and Strix Halo platform (Ryzen AI Max 385).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | LPDDR5x-8000 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI Max 385 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI Max 385 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488) vs AMD-V (Ryzen AI Max 385). The Ryzen AI Max 385 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 8050S), while the Xeon E-2488 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Ryzen AI Max 385 targets High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G; Ryzen AI Max 385 rivals Core Ultra 9 285H.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Ryzen AI Max 385 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 8050S |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | High-performance AI / Gaming Laptop |
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