Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen AI Max 390

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (41,834 vs 43,174).

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $600 MSRP, while Ryzen AI Max 390 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen AI Max 390

2025

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (41,834 vs 43,174).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $600 MSRP, while Ryzen AI Max 390 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 better than Ryzen AI Max 390?

Yes. Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the better fit. You are getting 3.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is at an unclear MSRP at $600 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (72.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 390 Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
1080p
low	265 FPS	286 FPS
medium	241 FPS	253 FPS
high	205 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	266 FPS
medium	206 FPS	211 FPS
high	162 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	175 FPS	184 FPS
medium	143 FPS	147 FPS
high	107 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	97 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
1080p
low	671 FPS	778 FPS
medium	578 FPS	656 FPS
high	435 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	564 FPS	654 FPS
medium	503 FPS	572 FPS
high	392 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	368 FPS
medium	288 FPS	326 FPS
high	255 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	264 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
1080p
low	769 FPS	1021 FPS
medium	602 FPS	783 FPS
high	526 FPS	685 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	580 FPS
1440p
low	668 FPS	818 FPS
medium	527 FPS	635 FPS
high	457 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	478 FPS	565 FPS
medium	395 FPS	460 FPS
high	351 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	292 FPS	342 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
1080p
low	1046 FPS	1079 FPS
medium	953 FPS	1015 FPS
high	833 FPS	912 FPS
ultra	751 FPS	811 FPS
1440p
low	838 FPS	895 FPS
medium	746 FPS	788 FPS
high	652 FPS	689 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	605 FPS
4K
low	616 FPS	658 FPS
medium	552 FPS	582 FPS
high	487 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	422 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen AI Max 390 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max 390 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 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 390 scores 41,834 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390's 43,174 — a 3.2% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. Both processors carry 64 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 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	41,834	43,174+3%

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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 390) and Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390).

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 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	Yes	Yes
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 390) and AMD Radeon 8050S (Ryzen AI Max PRO 390) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI Max 390 rivals Apple M4 Max; Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 rivals Apple M4 Max.

Feature	Ryzen AI Max 390	Ryzen AI Max PRO 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 390 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 debuted at $600. On MSRP ($0 vs $600), the Ryzen AI Max 390 is $600 cheaper.