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AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 vs Apple M1 Max: Comparison
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 and Apple M1 Max separate most on memory channels: AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 at 4, Apple M1 Max at 8, 50% in favour of Apple M1 Max. L2 Cache splits them by another 33%, again favouring Apple M1 Max. They match on form factor, market segment and integrated graphics.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen AI Max PRO | Other |
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Model Number | PRO 495 | M1 Max |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2021 |
| TDP | 55 W | 30 W |
| Market Segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Performance Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 2 |
| SMT Enabled | true | No |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.1 | 2.064 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB-33% | 24 MB |
| Base Power | 55 | 30 W |
| Max Memory Speed | 8533 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 4-50% | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 192 | 64 |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cores | 16 | 10 |
| Threads | 32 | 10 |
| Architecture | Gorgon Halo | Apple Silicon, First Generation |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 495 delivers desktop-class GPU and CPU performance in a laptop chassis, making it the top pick for premium creator and gaming laptops that need unified memory bandwidth.