AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390

Laptop CPUAMD

Also called amd ryzen ai max pro 390, ryzen ai max pro 390, ryzen-ai-max-pro-390

AMDLaptop CPUZen 5

AMD Ryzen AI Max laptop processor on Zen 5, with 12 cores and 24 threads and 12288 KB L2, 64 MB L3 at 55 W TDP on a 4 nm process addressing up to 128 GB and Yes.

What you need to know

Still a capable laptop cpu.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 launched in 2024., It has 12 cores and 24 threads on Zen 5, dropping into the FP11 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up.

Still good?: Yes, for most work this class is sold for
Product age: 2 years old
Upgrade pressure: Low

Feex says

Laptop SKUs are power-limited. The name on the lid is not the same chip you would get on a desktop board.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Excellent. Laptop performance depends on the OEM power limit as much as this SKU name.
Product age 2 years old: Previous generation. Launched 2024. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low. Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature.

Where does it sit?

Zen 5 sits on AMD's recent Zen desktop and laptop timeline. Later chips keep the brand and change the core.

Zen 2

Zen 3

Zen 4

Zen 5

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Very Good

Fine when the laptop GPU is the limit. CPU names on thin laptops often are not.

Productivity: Excellent

12 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Very Good

24 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Depends on the laptop

The same SKU in two laptops can draw very different power. Read the device, not the CPU name alone.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not if this chip already matches your work.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You are buying a whole new laptop anyway

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 is built on Zen 5 using a 4 nm process at TSMC.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	AMD
Family	Ryzen AI Max
Architecture	Zen 5
Codename	Strix Halo
Generation	Ryzen AI Max PRO 300 Series
Manufacturing process	4 nm
Foundry	TSMC
Segment	Laptop

Cores and threads

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	12
Threads	24

Clock speeds

Base clock is 3.2 GHz. Boost reaches 5.0 GHz.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	3.2 GHz
Max boost	5.0 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 64 MB L3.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Cache
L2 cache	12288 KB
L3 cache	64 MB
Total cache	76 MB

Memory

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 addresses 128 GB.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Memory
Supported types	LPDDR5X
Max capacity	128 GB

Package and power

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 uses the FP11 socket and a 55 W TDP.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Package and power
Socket	FP11
TDP	55 W
PCIe	Revision 4.0, 16 lanes

Integrated graphics

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 includes Yes.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Yes

Market

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 launched 2024.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Market
Launch date	2024

Independent scores

These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score	3,978
Multi-core score	42,944
Overall score	13,070
Productivity score	33,483
Creator score	30,780
Engineering score	46,702
Gaming score	22,670
Performance per watt	780.8

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	FP11
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	LPDDR5X, up to 128 GB
Graphics	Yes

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Laptop power limits, cooling, and the OEM firmware matter as much as the model name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
PassMark Software · CPU benchmark page for AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 390

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