AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The head-to-head table is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. This means a direct per-test comparison cannot be constructed from the available data. Instead, the analysis must rely on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and the known specifications of the Intel Core i5-14501TE.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 delivers a substantial set of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 15674 and the singlecore score is 2212. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 6583 and the singlecore result is 929. The older Cinebench R15 tests show a multicore score of 1579 and a singlecore score of 222. These scores place the Ryzen AI Max 385 at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 44309.

Passmark results for the AMD chip are extensive. The multithread score is 33705, the single thread score is 4060, and the singlethread score is also 4060. Integer math reaches 107046, floating point math reaches 71105, and extended instructions score 33873. Data compression scores 406505, data encryption scores 19926, and random string sorting scores 43725. Physics processing scores 1889, and find prime numbers scores 165.

For the Intel Core i5-14501TE, the database lists no benchmark scores at all. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile ranking is 50. Without measured test results, the numeric comparison between the two is limited to the AMD side only. The data shows that the Ryzen AI Max 385 has recorded performance scores, while the i5-14501TE has none to reference.

The nearest rivals for the AMD processor provide useful context. The Intel Core i9-13950HX has an average score of 44342, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD chip. The Intel Core i5-13600 scores 44240, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573, which is 0.6% higher. These deltas indicate that the Ryzen AI Max 385 sits within a narrow band of comparable processors, slightly below the top performers in that group but very close in aggregate score.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means the headline comparison cannot be quantified. The AMD processor's percentile of 88 versus the Intel processor's percentile of 50 suggests a significant gap in overall database standing, but this is based on the aggregate scoring system rather than direct test results. The Ryzen AI Max 385 has an average benchmark score of 44309, while the i5-14501TE is recorded at 0, which is a placeholder for missing data rather than a true performance measurement.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is the only processor in this comparison with measured benchmark outcomes. It delivers a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark scores, all of which are positive and place it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores, sits at the 50th percentile, and has an average benchmark score of zero. Based strictly on the database, the AMD processor holds all available performance evidence.

The Intel processor's lack of benchmark entries means any selection between the two must rely on the AMD data alone. The Ryzen AI Max 385 shows strong multicore capability with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15674 and a Passmark multithread score of 33705. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2212 and a Passmark single thread score of 4060. The processor's average benchmark score of 44309 and its placement among rivals such as the Intel Core i9-13950HX and the Intel Core i5-13600, with deltas of -0.1% and 0.2% respectively, confirm that it operates in a competitive performance tier.

For the Intel Core i5-14501TE, the database provides no measured results to support a performance claim. Its 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative figure, and that ranking does not derive from any recorded test scores. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has verifiable performance metrics, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE does not. Any user choosing between these two processors would be selecting the AMD part based on available evidence, or the Intel part based on specifications alone, since no benchmark results are recorded for it.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has an average benchmark score of 44309, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the Intel Core i5-14501TE, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has an average score of 44309. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-13600 scores 44240 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573 (0.6% higher).

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multicore score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15674, and the singlecore score is 2212.

Q: What are the Passmark multithread and single thread scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385?

A: The Passmark multithread score is 33705, and the single thread score is 4060. The singlethread score is also 4060.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is at the 88th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.60 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.20 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The AMD TDP is 55 watts, while the Intel TDP is 45 watts.

The socket types are entirely different. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both processors support ECC memory.

The PCIe configurations also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part has a Radeon 8050S, and the Intel part has UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment is different. The AMD processor is classified as Mobile, while the Intel processor is classified as Desktop. The release dates differ, with the AMD processor released on 2025-01-05 and the Intel processor released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are also distinct: 100-000001424 for AMD and Q49KSRNJN for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Halo, within the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, within the Core i5 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The process nodes are different. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The die sizes differ significantly. The AMD chip has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm². Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

Cache structures differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache, and total L3 cache figures are not separately recorded for either.

The memory architecture differences extend beyond the cache. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory exclusively, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bus is quad-channel, and the Intel memory bus is dual-channel. The memory bandwidth for the AMD processor is recorded as 256.0 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is available for the Intel processor.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD processor uses the Zen 5 core architecture, and the Intel processor uses the Raptor Lake core architecture. The foundries differ, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own chip. These architectural differences explain the divergent specification profiles, though the lack of Intel benchmark data means their performance impact cannot be measured from the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 wins every category where a benchmark result exists. It has measured scores in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 for both multicore and singlecore tests. It also has Passmark scores for multithread, single thread, integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics, and find prime numbers. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so it cannot claim a win in any measured test.

The AMD processor's strengths are evident in the multicore and multithread workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15674 and the Passmark multithread score of 33705 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The integer math score of 107046 and floating point math score of 71105 further support this. The data compression score of 406505 is particularly high, suggesting strong throughput in compression tasks. The extended instructions score of 33873 indicates solid SIMD performance.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD processor shows a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2212 and a Passmark single thread score of 4060. The Passmark physics score of 1889 and the find prime numbers score of 165 round out the measured results. These numbers provide a complete picture of the AMD chip's capabilities across a range of compute tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no wins in the database because it has no recorded scores. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average benchmark score provide no basis for a performance claim. The specifications show it has fewer cores (6 versus 8), fewer threads (12 versus 16), a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), and a lower base clock (2.20 GHz versus 3.60 GHz). It also supports a wider memory type range with DDR4 and DDR5, but the AMD chip has a higher memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

In terms of use-case splits, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is the only processor with evidence for any workload category. Its mobile market segment and Radeon 8050S integrated graphics suggest it is positioned for portable systems, while its high memory bandwidth and quad-channel bus support memory-intensive tasks. The Intel Core i5-14501TE, as a desktop part with UHD Graphics 770 and dual-channel memory, has a different intended environment, but the database provides no measured results to demonstrate where it wins. The data shows the AMD processor as the sole performer in this comparison.