AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 records an average benchmark score of 49796, while the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318. The AMD part sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel chip places in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the core counts differ between these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked).

Q: What are the clock speed ranges for each part?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 runs with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which CPU supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i3-14100 are listed as Active in production status.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i3-14100 come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel's chip uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die sizes reflect this difference: the AMD chip measures 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die is 163 mm².

Core organization differs sharply. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor provides 4 cores and 8 threads, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, while Intel gives 1.25 MB per core. Shared L3 cache is 32 MB on the AMD side versus 12 MB on the Intel side.

Memory architecture separates these two further. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel memory bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded, and it also supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are not equal. The AMD part carries the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP11, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are separated by roughly two years: the AMD chip arrived on 2026-01-05, and the Intel chip arrived on 2024-01-07.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, with the Intel Core i3-14100 recording zero wins. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 49796 versus 18318, a margin of roughly 172% in favor of the AMD part. The AMD chip also sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core i3-14100 does have a launch MSRP of $134, but price is not part of this analysis. The data shows that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 delivers roughly 122% more multi-core performance in Cinebench R15 and 46% more in Cinebench R23. Single-core results are closer, but the AMD part still leads by 63.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core and 8.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the clear choice. For single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part also leads, though by a smaller margin. The Intel Core i3-14100 remains a functional desktop processor, but the recorded data shows no benchmark category where it overtakes the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5 (Strix Halo)) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-01-05 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part Number | 100-000001980 | SRMX1 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 dominates the head-to-head comparisons across every recorded test. The largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 32719 against Intel's 11865, a 175.8% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 163.6% lead (145 versus 55), and PassMark random string sorting shows a 148.3% lead (43196 versus 17397).

Multi-core rendering tests reinforce this pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 2872 versus 1292, a 122.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 18759 versus 12820, a 46.3% lead. PassMark multithread yields 33486 versus 15095, a 121.8% difference. PassMark integer math shows 109588 versus 45329, a 141.8% lead, and PassMark floating point math shows 72722 versus 35266, a 106.2% advantage.

Data-centric workloads also favor AMD heavily. PassMark data compression scores 400887 versus 174115, a 130.2% lead. PassMark data encryption scores 20092 versus 8838, a 127.3% advantage. PassMark physics shows 1843 versus 958, a 92.4% lead.

Single-thread performance is closer but still favors AMD. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1960 versus 1809, an 8.3% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4185 versus 3759, an 11.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger gap: 298 versus 182, a 63.7% advantage.

The database records a total of 15 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and zero wins for the Intel Core i3-14100. No test in the head-to-head set favors the Intel chip.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages appear in extended instruction workloads, prime number computation, and random string sorting, where the delta exceeds 145%. These results point to strong raw compute capability across diverse instruction patterns.

For multi-threaded productivity, the AMD chip holds a decisive edge. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core scores, PassMark multithread, integer math, and floating point math all show leads between 46% and 142%. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 32 MB of L3 cache and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory clearly supports parallel workloads better than the 4-core, 8-thread Intel part with 12 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory.

The Intel Core i3-14100 does not win any recorded benchmark. Its closest results come in single-thread tests, where the AMD chip leads by 8.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 11.3% in PassMark single-thread. These margins are meaningful but not enough to shift the overall picture. The Intel part does offer PCIe Gen 5 support and a smaller 163 mm² die, but the performance data shows no category where it takes the lead.

For users running multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, or floating-point math, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the only option that the data supports. For single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD chip still holds a measurable advantage, though the gap narrows. The Intel Core i3-14100 remains a functional desktop processor, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where it outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388.