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

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i3-14100T occupy very different positions in the desktop and mobile spectrum, yet their head-to-head benchmark results show a clear and consistent hierarchy. The data records 15 benchmark wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel part. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 49796, placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i3-14100T averages 17648, which sits at the 71st percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 come in the PassMark extended instructions test, where it scores 32719 against 10414 for the Intel Core i3-14100T, a delta of 214.2%. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets. Similarly, the random string sorting test shows a 177.3% delta, with the AMD part scoring 43196 versus 15579. Integer math performance also skews heavily toward AMD: 109588 versus 40292, a 172% advantage.

The Cinebench results tell a similar story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18759, which is 61.5% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100T's 11612. The gap narrows in single-core tests, but AMD still leads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 1960 against 1639, a 19.6% delta. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows an even larger gap: 2872 versus 1170, a 145.5% difference. Single-core in R15 shows an 80.6% delta, with scores of 298 and 165 respectively.

PassMark multithread results continue the pattern. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 33486, while the Intel Core i3-14100T manages 13662, a 145.1% difference. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor AMD heavily. The data compression test shows 400887 for AMD versus 152636 for Intel, a 162.6% delta. Data encryption shows 20092 versus 7881, a 154.9% delta. Floating point math results in a 131.8% delta, with AMD scoring 72722 and Intel scoring 31379. The physics test shows an 89.4% delta, 1843 versus 973. The find prime numbers test shows a 158.9% delta, 145 versus 56.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the advantage rather than the direction. For heavily parallel workloads such as multi-threaded rendering, data compression, and integer math, the AMD part holds a commanding lead. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18759 and the PassMark multithread score of 33486 indicate strong performance for content creation and scientific computing tasks that saturate all available cores.

The Intel Core i3-14100T does not win any benchmark, but its smaller deltas in single-core tests suggest it is comparatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 single-core delta of 19.6% and the PassMark single-thread delta of 19.6% are the narrowest margins in the entire comparison. This means that for simple everyday responsiveness, the Intel part is closer to the AMD part than in any other workload category, though it still trails.

The Intel Core i3-14100T also operates at a lower 35 W TDP compared to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388's 55 W TDP. This means the Intel part is more suited to power-constrained environments where the performance gap is acceptable. The AMD part, with its higher power envelope, is better positioned for sustained heavy workloads where the extra headroom translates directly into higher throughput.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 3.60 GHz and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.70 GHz and its boost clock is 4.40 GHz. The AMD part has double the cores and double the threads, which directly explains its large multicore advantage.

The cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 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 i3-14100T also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core and its shared L3 cache is 12 MB. The larger shared L3 cache on the AMD part provides more capacity for frequently accessed data across all cores.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100T supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both parts support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 includes a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel Core i3-14100T includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile market segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop product. The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has a single 163 mm² die. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001980, and the Intel part has a part number of SRMX0.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100T in every single recorded test. The average benchmark score of 49796 for the AMD part versus 17648 for the Intel part represents a roughly 2.8x difference in overall measured performance. The AMD part's 90th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 71st percentile ranking confirms that the AMD part competes with much higher-tier processors in the database.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 include the Intel Core 9 273PE (average score 49845, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (average score 49394, delta 0.8%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (average score 49228, delta 1.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (average score 49196, delta 1.2%). These are all substantially more powerful processors than the Intel Core i3-14100T. The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-14100T include the Intel Core i3-13100F (average score 17653, delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-1255U (average score 17656, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (average score 17614, delta 0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 9374F (average score 17693, delta -0.3%). These are entry-level and low-power parts.

The Intel Core i3-14100T has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates also differ, with the Intel part released on 2024-01-07 and the AMD part released on 2026-01-05. The AMD part is newer by roughly two years and is built on a more advanced process node.

The choice between these two processors depends almost entirely on platform and power constraints. The Intel Core i3-14100T is a low-power desktop part that fits into Socket 1700 boards and runs at 35 W. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is a mobile part that fits into Socket FP11 and runs at 55 W. The AMD part delivers vastly higher performance in every measured category, but it requires a platform that supports the FP11 socket and the higher power draw. The Intel part is the more conservative option for basic desktop builds where the performance delta is acceptable and the lower power consumption is a priority.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has an average benchmark score of 49796, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has an average benchmark score of 17648.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap between the two processors?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18759 versus 11612 for the Intel Core i3-14100T, a delta of 61.5%. In PassMark multithread, the AMD part scores 33486 versus 13662, a delta of 145.1%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the power consumption ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel Core i3-14100T has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: Which processor supports quad-channel memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100T supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 1960 versus 1639 for the Intel Core i3-14100T, a delta of 19.6%. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 4185 versus 3498, also a delta of 19.6%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clock is 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. The boost clock is 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 W for AMD and 35 W for Intel.

The socket and platform differ completely. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on Zen 5 (Strix Halo) at 4 nm by TSMC, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) at 10 nm by Intel. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache capacity differs. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support differs, with AMD using LPDDR5X quad-channel and Intel using DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe support differs, with AMD using Gen 4 and Intel using Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The release date is 2026-01-05 for AMD and 2024-01-07 for Intel. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $134, and no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.