AMD AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Ultra 9 388H: The Ultimate iGPU Showdown! (1080p Gaming)

Is 2026 the year the dedicated GPU becomes obsolete for 1080p gaming? In today’s video, we are putting the two most powerful APUs on the planet head-to-head: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 388H (Panther Lake). Can AMD’s massive Radeon 8060S (with its 40 CU monster architecture) hold its lead, or will Intel’s brand-new Xe3-based Arc B390 take the crown with superior AI upscaling? We’re testing them across a variety of titles at 1080p, ranging from high-refresh Esports to demanding AAA blockbusters. Team Red: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Radeon 8060S iGPU | 64GB LPDDR5x @ 8000MHz Team Blue: Core Ultra 9 388H | Arc B390 iGPU | 64GB LPDDR5x @ 9600MHz AMD Radeon 8060S: Delivering RTX 4060-level performance without the bulk. Intel Arc B390: How much did the Xe3 architecture improve over the previous generation? Upscaling Wars: FSR 4 vs. XeSS 2026 – Which looks better at 1080p? Efficiency: Performance per Watt analysis for next-gen handhelds and thin-and-light laptops. Which one would you choose for your next build? Let us know in the comments below! If you enjoyed this deep dive, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell icon for more 2026 hardware benchmarks! #AMD #Intel #RyzenAIMax395 #Ultra9388H #Radeon8060S #ArcB390 #StrixHalo #PantherLake #GamingBenchmark #LaptopGaming2026 #TechReview