The mobile CPU space is indeed watching with excitement. Benchmark results for AMD's long-awaited Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 fall under the "Strix Halo" brand name. The initial results are pretty impressive, to put it mildly.
Strix Halo Struts Its Stuff in CPU Mark
The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 was put through the CPU Mark benchmark. This is a typical test on the CPU performance scale. This test shows that this new AMD chip is in the game. It is declaring its intentions.
Outdoing Intel's Top Mobile Chip
The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 actually preceded the Intel Core i9-14900HX in overall CPU Mark scores. The lead is roughly 9%. This is a substantial lead when it comes to the flagship processors.
Single-Core and Multi-Core Breakdown
CPU Mark assesses single-core and multi-core performance. The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 gave a good fight in both.
- Multi-Core Performance: Outperformed the Core i9-14900HX by about 9%.
- Single-Core Performance: Also edged out the Core i9-14900HX in single-core tests.
Against Previous-Gen Ryzen: The Good and the Bad
How do things stand against AMD's own previous generation, namely the Ryzen 9 7945HX?
In multi-core tests, the Ryzen 9 7945HX stays ahead by about 10% compared to the new Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395. However, in single-core performance, the Strix Halo chip comes ahead. It beats the 7945HX by around 6%.
This new chip is trading punches against, if not starting to surpass in a few rounds, both Intel's and its own past generation flagship mobile CPUs. Strix Halo is focused clearly upon integrated graphic performance. These CPU numbers indicate it's doing extremely well across the board.
Benchmark Comparison Table
| CPU | CPU Mark Score | Single-Core Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 (Strix Halo) | 49,510 | 4,323 |
| Core i9-14900HX | ~45,500 (Estimated - 9% less) | ~4,300 (Estimated - Slightly less) |
| Ryzen 9 7945HX | ~55,000 (Estimated - 10% more) | ~4,060 (Estimated - 6% less) |
| Note: Scores for Core i9-14900HX and Ryzen 9 7945HX are estimations based on performance comparisons described in the source. Actual benchmark scores may vary. | ||
Fast LPDDR5X Memory with ROG Flow Z13
The benchmark results also mentioned fast LPDDR5X-8533 memory in use. This memory type would be fast enough to assist in attaining those stellar performance figures. Currently, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is among the first devices claiming the Strix Halo CPU. A number of laptops and devices with these mighty chips should follow.
These initial benchmarks for AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 "Strix Halo" seem very promising indeed. This power house should make a name for itself in the high-performance mobile CPU section. It is delivering the highest performance in both CPU and integrated graphics, as we've come to know. Keep your eyes open for Strix Halo devices-making-the-change.
