Key Takeaways
1. Most laptops with AMD Zen 5 CPUs target a TDP of 45 W to 65 W, except for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which targets 120 W for better performance.
2. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 outperforms many mini PCs, including the Core i9-14900HX, though it is limited in availability due to cooling requirements.
3. The integrated Radeon 8060S GPU in the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is 3 to 3.5 times faster than the Radeon 890M, rivaling mobile GeForce RTX 4060 and RTX 4070.
4. Mini PCs with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 can effectively run the latest games at 1080p or 1440p resolutions.
5. While dedicated GPUs offer better graphics performance, they come with larger sizes and higher power consumption compared to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
While the latest laptops often feature AMD Zen 5 CPUs, they usually aim for a TDP between 45 W and 65 W, even those designed for high performance. An interesting exception is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which has a target TDP of 120 W for enhanced performance. This CPU is not commonly found in most laptops due to its greater cooling demands, yet it has made its way into some of the fastest mini PCs of 2025.
Benchmark Performance
Our benchmarks, alongside the recent assessment of the Framework Desktop, demonstrate that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 significantly outclasses many other mini PCs in the marketplace, including the Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti with its Core i9-14900HX. The Minisforum MS-A2 stands out with its quicker Ryzen 9 9955HX; however, it is coupled with a rather sluggish Radeon 610M solution and lacks an integrated NPU.
Graphic Capabilities
The integrated Radeon 8060S GPU is where the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 really excels, being approximately 3 to 3.5 times faster than the Radeon 890M. This performance places it between the mobile GeForce RTX 4060 and the mobile RTX 4070. As a result, mini PCs like the Beelink SER9 Pro, Framework Desktop, and BOSGAME M5 are transformed into gaming machines that can handle the latest titles at 1080p or 1440p resolutions.
Limitations of Dedicated GPUs
Although mini PCs equipped with dedicated GPUs generally surpass the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in graphics performance, they are usually larger and consume more power. We look forward to seeing the AMD CPU in a wider variety of mini PCs or high-performance laptops, as it remains quite rare in the current market.
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