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

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers higher multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18,759 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 13,084. That represents a 43.4% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 1,960 versus 1,847 for the Intel Core i3-14100F, a 6.1% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows a similar but slightly larger gap, with the AMD part at 4,185 versus 3,778, a 10.8% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. Across all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins every single test. The Intel Core i3-14100F records zero wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average benchmark score of 49,796, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i3-14100F averages 18,519, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i3-14100F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i3-14100F come from completely different design philosophies. The AMD processor is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. This process difference is significant, as the AMD chip packs its 8 cores into a dual-die configuration with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel uses a single 163 mm² die for its 4 cores.

Core counts divide the two sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Both processors have the same 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 allocation differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is another major distinction, with 32 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB on the Intel chip.

Memory architecture also separates these products. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part features an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the "N/A" designation.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i3-14100F offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The socket types are entirely different: AMD Socket FP11 for the Ryzen part versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i3. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part. The AMD processor was released on January 5, 2026, and the Intel processor followed two years earlier on January 7, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a one-sided contest. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, and the margins are often dramatic.

In Cinebench R15, the AMD part scores 2,872 in multicore against 1,318 for the Intel chip, a 117.9% advantage. The single-core R15 result is closer but still decisive: 298 versus 186, a 60.2% lead for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R23, the AMD processor delivers 18,759 multicore points versus 13,084, a 43.4% gap. The R23 single-core test shows the smallest margin on the board, with AMD at 1,960 and Intel at 1,847, just 6.1% apart.

PassMark workloads reveal where the architectural differences hit hardest. The extended instructions test shows the largest delta of any benchmark: AMD scores 32,719 against 11,984, a 173% difference. Integer math follows at 109,588 versus 45,357, a 141.6% lead. Random string sorting shows a 145.5% gap with scores of 43,196 and 17,596. Data compression results are 400,887 for AMD and 176,106 for Intel, a 127.6% edge. Data encryption continues the trend at 20,092 versus 8,922, a 125.2% difference.

Find prime numbers returns 145 for the AMD chip versus 61 for the Intel chip, a 137.7% gap. Floating point math shows 105.6% difference with 72,722 against 35,370. The PassMark multithread test records 33,486 for AMD versus 15,420 for Intel, a 117.2% lead. Physics scores 1,843 for AMD versus 1,077 for Intel, a 71.1% advantage. The PassMark single-thread test is one of the closest comparisons at 4,185 versus 3,778, but AMD still wins by 10.8%.

The average benchmark scores contextualize these results. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 49,796. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 9 273PE, scores 49,845, a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i3-14100F, by contrast, ranks in the 72nd percentile with an average of 18,519, close to the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18,511.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

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

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

| 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 | 58 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 |

| 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 |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8060S | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $109 |

| Part number | 100-000001980 | SRMX2 |

Both processors share an 80 KB per-core L1 cache, ECC memory support, locked multipliers, and active production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 as the stronger processor in every measured category. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 32 MB of L3 cache and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory delivers multicore performance that the 4-core, 8-thread Intel Core i3-14100F cannot approach. The Cinebench R23 multicore result alone shows a 43.4% gap, and PassMark workloads such as extended instructions and integer math show differences well over 140%.

The single-core comparison is the only area where the Intel chip comes within striking distance. A 6.1% deficit in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 10.8% gap in PassMark single-thread mean the Intel part is competitive in lightly threaded tasks, but it still loses both tests. The AMD processor also includes integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated GPU, meaning the Intel part requires a discrete graphics card for any display output.

The Intel Core i3-14100F does hold advantages in a few specification areas. It offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, a newer generation than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4. Its L2 cache allocation is larger per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility, and it carries a launch MSRP of $109. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

The percentile ranking summarizes the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-14100F rests at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 9 273PE and Intel Core i5-14600KF, score within 1% of its average. The Intel Core i3-14100F's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-13420H and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, are essentially tied with it. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 belongs to a higher performance class entirely, and the Intel Core i3-14100F, while capable in its own tier, does not match it in any recorded benchmark.