Excitement is brewing in the tech world as AMD’s latest innovations, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 and Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 “Strix Halo” APUs, have recently been put to the test on PassMark. These cutting-edge processors are creating quite a buzz among laptop enthusiasts, especially those keen on high-end content creation.
Leaks and whispers have been hinting at the capabilities of the upcoming Strix Halo APUs, and now, eager fans are finally getting a glimpse of their performance. For the first time, the Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 was benchmarked on PassMark, unveiling its potential. According to the benchmark data, this chip operates at an impressive 3.20GHz base clock speed, slightly higher than its sibling, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395, which clocks in at 3.00GHz.
Previously benchmarked on Geekbench, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 boasts a robust 16-core/32-thread setup, highlighting its processing prowess. As for the Ryzen AI Max Pro 390, its exact specifications remain under wraps, though it might share similar core configurations. Notably, the integrated Radeon 8050S graphics, unique to the 390 model, sets it apart.
Both new processors were put to the test in a system packed with 64GB of LPDDR5X memory and 1TB SSD storage, showcasing their capabilities even further. The Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 delivered a strong performance in the CPU Mark test, scoring 46,471 points. This score places it competitively close to the more powerful Max+ Pro 395, which scored 49,510 points, and significantly boosts performance compared to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
But the intrigue doesn’t stop there. The integrated graphics unit of the Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 outperformed the 395’s, achieving 16,663 points against the 8060S’s 15,965 points. This impressive feat brings it tantalizingly close to discrete graphics solutions like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, suggesting powerful potential for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks.
Tech enthusiasts eagerly anticipate CES, where AMD is expected to officially unveil these groundbreaking APUs along with new Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. It’s an exciting time for AMD fans and tech watchers eager to see how these advancements will redefine laptop performance and user experience. Stay tuned as more details emerge and benchmarks continue to roll in, promising a thrilling showdown in the computing landscape.
