AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU)

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is based on the Strix Halo architecture with Zen 5 cores and was designed for powerful mobile systems.

Manufactured using the 4-nanometer process, this processor uses 8 MB of Level 2 and 32 MB of Level 3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 shows solid computing power, but ranks significantly behind the comparison model in single-core and multi-core performance. The integrated AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics enables reliable image output, but is primarily designed for moderate loads.

Since the memory bandwidth is below 300 GB/s, its suitability for complex AI calculations is lower. The thermal design is geared towards stable power consumption, ensuring constant performance. The processor's pricing proves to be competitive within the Windows ecosystem. The Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) is aimed at professional users and is manufactured using the 3-nanometer process.

The architecture does without a Level 3 cache, but offers a Level 2 cache of 44 MB. In benchmarks, the Apple M4 Max (14-CPU 32-GPU) delivers superior performance in both single-core and multi-core performance, exceeding the competitor by more than ten percent. Thanks to the high memory bandwidth of 410 GB/s, the chip shows very good suitability for AI applications.

The integrated Apple M4 Max (32 Core) graphics unit works efficiently and is optimized for graphical workflows, which also leads to higher raw performance in gaming scenarios. The system is characterized by high energy efficiency and low heat generation. Despite the higher price, the solution convinces with its high performance per watt.