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AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core i9-9900KS

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Intel
Performance
Ryzen AI Max PRO 39017% better
21,92257% of 38,269
Core i9-9900KS
18,69449% of 38,269

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 17% better performance than the Core i9-9900KS for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
No data available
Core i9-9900KS
36.4430% of 121.53

The Core i9-9900KS has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 CPU

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2025. It is part of AMD's Ryzen AI Max lineup, which is based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. The AI Max PRO 390 is compatible with AMD Socket FP11 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 8050S integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 supports DDR5 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 8050S. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has the 74th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 57.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

About the Intel Core i9-9900KS CPU

The Intel Core i9-9900KS is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q4 2019 with a suggested retail price of $513. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake Refresh microarchitecture. The i9-9900KS is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-9900KS supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-9900KS has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-9900KS features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-9900KS includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-9900KS has the 105th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 48.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. Its 18,694 score and $513 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 36.44. This is the 106th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen AI MaxCore i9
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q4 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$513
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen AI Max PRO 39017% better
21,92257% of 38,269
Core i9-9900KS
18,69449% of 38,269

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 17% better performance than the Core i9-9900KS for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is ranked 74th with a score of 21,922, and the Core i9-9900KS is ranked 105th with a score of 18,694.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
No data available
Core i9-9900KS
36.4430% of 121.53

The Core i9-9900KS has 62% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Core i9-9900KS's 36.44 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-12800H22,022+0%
Core i5-13450HX21,982+0%
Ryzen AI Max PRO 39021,922
Core 7 240H21,914-0%
Core i7-12700H21,706-1%
Ryzen 9 3900X18,932-14%
Ryzen 7 3800XT18,905-14%
Core i9-9900KS18,694-15%
Core i5-1450018,692-15%
Ryzen 7 3700X18,283.5-17%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 orCore i9-9900KS
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-10900K40.1+10%
Core i9-11900K38.33+5%
Ryzen 9 5900X38.33+5%
Core i7-9700K38.07+4%
Ryzen 9 3900X37.94+4%
Core i9-9900KS36.44
Core i9-9900K35.38-3%
Ryzen 9 390033.67-8%
Core i9-11900KB33.03-9%
Ryzen 9 5950X31.48-14%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
21,922
(+17.27%)
18,694
3DMark Time Spy CPU
9,687
11,375
(+17.43%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
3,918
(+90.38%)
2,058
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
303
(+40.28%)
216
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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8,639
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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1,813
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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19,494
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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3,038
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size4 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
SeriesRyzen AI MaxCore i9
MicroarchitectureZen 5Coffee Lake Refresh
CodenameStrix HaloCoffee Lake-R
Memory SupportDDR5DDR4
Memory ChannelsQuad-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
Cores128
Threads2416
Clock Speed3.2 GHz4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock5.0 GHz5.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier32.0x40.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache64 MB16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
SocketAMD Socket FP11Intel Socket 1151
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)55 W127 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--127 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--159 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen AI Max PRO 390Core i9-9900KS
Integrated GraphicsRadeon 8050SUHD 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, VBS, DASH, AMD-V, AMD-V SVM, AMD-V RVI, AMD AVIC, AMD-Vi, SLAT, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, GMET, NX Bit, Windows Secured-Core, AMD Secure Processor, Precision Boost 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.