Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H vs AMD Ryzen Z2 A. Specifications

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Q1/2026
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H

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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
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AMD Ryzen Z2 A

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AMD Ryzen Z2 A

What's the best choice Intel Core Ultra X9 388H or AMD Ryzen Z2 A? Which processor is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

Intel Core Ultra X9 388H has a base frequency of 2.1 GHz. 16 / 16 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 25 W. Released in Q1/2026.

AMD Ryzen Z2 A has a base frequency of 2.8 GHz. 4 / 8 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 15 W.

Differences

  • More number of cores

    12 more cores

    16 left arrow 4
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 34% higher specified turbo frequency

    5.1 GHz left arrow 3.8 GHz
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  • Higher clock speed

    Around 33% better clock speed

    2.8 GHz left arrow 2.1 GHz
  • Lower stated TDP / base power

    Power limits alone do not measure performance per watt.

    15 W left arrow 25 W

Specifications

Technical data
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
AMD Ryzen Z2 A AMD Ryzen Z2 A
CPU family and group

Background information about the processors being compared, series, generation and market segment.

  • Family
    Intel Core Ultra Series 3 left arrow Ryzen
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Form Factor
    - left arrow Handheld
  • Series
    - left arrow Ryzen Z2
CPU Technical specs

Core counts, threads, cache and clock modes describe the CPU configuration. Performance depends on the workload and comparable measured results.

  • CPU Cores
    16 left arrow 4
  • CPU Threads
    16 left arrow 8
  • E-core Base Clock
    1.6 GHz left arrow -
  • Efficient Cores
    8 left arrow -
  • Low Power Efficient-cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Max. Boost Clock
    5.1 GHz left arrow 3.8 GHz
  • P-core Base Clock
    2.1 GHz left arrow -
  • Performance Cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Base Frequency
    - left arrow 2.8 GHz
IGPU

Internal Graphics does not affect the performance of the CPU, performs the work of the graphics card in its absence or on mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    Intel Arc B390 GPU left arrow AMD Radeon Graphics
  • GPU Turbo
    2500 MHz left arrow 1800 MHz
  • Graphics Cores
    - left arrow 8
Memory specs & PCI

Types, channel quantity of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen Z2 A and Intel Core Ultra X9 388H. Depending on the motherboards, higher or lower memory frequencies may be supported.

  • Max. Memory
    96 GB left arrow -
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow -
  • Memory type
    Up to LPDDR5X 9600 MT/s left arrow -
Thermal Management

Compare the TDP requirements of TDP Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and AMD Ryzen Z2 A Power specifications describe different manufacturer limits. TDP, base power and maximum turbo power are separate values; they do not establish measured system consumption.

  • Maximum Turbo Power
    80 W left arrow -
  • Minimum Assured Power
    15 W left arrow -
  • TDP (PL1 / PBP, legacy combined label)
    25 W left arrow -
  • Configurable TDP
    - left arrow 6-20 W
  • Default TDP
    - left arrow 15 W
Technologies and extensions

Architecture, interfaces, additional instructions supported by Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and AMD Ryzen Z2 A, virtual machine technologies and process technology.

  • L3-Cache
    18 MB left arrow 4 MB
  • Official specification sheet
    https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/851467/Intel-Core-Ultra-Series1-Series2-Series3-Comparison.pdf left arrow -
  • Release date
    Q1/2026 left arrow -
  • Socket
    FCBGA2540 left arrow -
  • L2-Cache
    - left arrow 2 MB

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