AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Intel Core i5-14401TE do not share any direct head-to-head benchmark entries in the database, so the comparison relies on the recorded single-part scores and percentile positioning. The AMD part holds a substantial performance advantage across every measured workload category, though the Intel part’s lack of recorded benchmark data means its wins are inferred from its lower percentile rather than from direct scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,759 points, while its single-core score in the same test reaches 1,960 points. In the older Cinebench R15 suite, the AMD chip records 2,872 multi-core and 298 single-core points. These figures place it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms roughly nine out of ten recorded processors. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, which indicates no benchmark results have been logged for it. The absence of a score does not imply weak performance, but it does prevent any direct numeric comparison.

The AMD processor’s PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 33,486 and a single-thread score of 4,185. Its integer math workload hits 109,588, floating point math reaches 72,722, and extended instructions score 32,719. Data compression records 400,887, data encryption records 20,092, and random string sorting records 43,196. Physics testing produces 1,843 points, while finding prime numbers yields 145. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests for the AMD part is 49,796.

Nearest rival comparisons in the database further contextualize the AMD part’s standing. The Intel Core 9 273PE averages 49,845, which is 0.1% above the AMD chip. The Intel Core i5-14600KF averages 49,394, putting it 0.8% below. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49,228, a 1.2% deficit, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G also averages 49,196, another 1.2% deficit. These margins are narrow, indicating the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 performs in the same tier as those desktop-class processors despite being a mobile-segment part.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, no nearest rivals, and no average score in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is derived from its specification class rather than measured results. The data therefore shows a clear asymmetry: the AMD part has extensive recorded performance, while the Intel part lacks any. In any workload where the AMD scores are present, it outperforms the Intel part by default, though the magnitude cannot be quantified from the available records.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 compare to the Intel Core i5-14401TE in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD part records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,759 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,872. The Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database shows the AMD chip ahead in all measurable multi-core workloads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 achieves 4,185 in PassMark single-thread testing, 1,960 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 298 in Cinebench R15 single-core. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no logged single-thread scores, leaving the AMD part as the only measured option.

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part provides two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: How do their memory systems differ?

A: The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD part also has a die size of two 70.6 mm² chiplets, while the Intel die is 215 mm².

Q: Which part has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus the Intel chip’s 2.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. These are not iterative rivals; they represent separate design philosophies from each manufacturer.

The AMD part integrates 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel part integrates 6 cores with 12 threads. Core count alone favors AMD by two cores and four threads. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip provides 1.25 MB per core, giving Intel a slight L2 advantage per core. The shared L3 cache tells a different story: AMD offers 32 MB shared across all cores, while Intel offers 20 MB shared. The AMD L3 pool is 60% larger in aggregate.

The fabrication process separates the two significantly. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, split into two dies of 70.6 mm² each. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry, with a monolithic die of 215 mm². The smaller process node and dual-die design allow the AMD part to pack more cores and a larger L3 cache into a mobile form factor. The Intel part’s larger monolithic die reflects an older manufacturing approach.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The memory bus width alone gives AMD a potential bandwidth advantage, and the LPDDR5X support targets high-throughput mobile workloads. Intel’s dual-channel support is more conventional for desktop parts.

The integrated graphics differ in branding and capability. AMD uses the Radeon 8060S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but the database does not record benchmark scores for either iGPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be stated numerically. The PCIe interface also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel’s PCIe generation is newer, though AMD’s lane count matches.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core and thread counts lead the list: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.00 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.50 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 55 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel, a 10 W gap.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, a mobile-oriented socket, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segment confirms this: AMD is classified as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Foundries differ, with TSMC producing AMD’s chip and Intel producing its own. Die sizes are recorded as two 70.6 mm² dies for AMD versus a single 215 mm² die for Intel.

Cache specifications diverge on L2 and L3. Both share 80 KB L1 per core. AMD’s L2 is 1 MB per core, Intel’s is 1.25 MB per core. AMD’s L3 is 32 MB shared, Intel’s is 20 MB shared. Memory support shows AMD with LPDDR5X and Intel with DDR4 and DDR5. Memory buses are quad-channel for AMD and dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for AMD, with no recorded value for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Release dates are several years apart, with Intel launching on 2024-06-30 and AMD on 2026-01-05. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and both have locked multipliers. Part numbers differ as expected.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins every benchmark category with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,759 and R15 multi-core score of 2,872 place it well above the Intel part, which has no logged scores. PassMark multi-thread performance at 33,486, integer math at 109,588, and floating point math at 72,722 all reinforce the AMD advantage. The 90th percentile ranking versus the Intel part’s 50th percentile further confirms the AMD chip’s stronger position in the database.

The AMD part’s higher core count, larger L3 cache, higher clocks, and newer process node all contribute to its wins. Its quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth suits memory-intensive workloads like data compression, where it scores 400,887, and encryption, where it scores 20,092. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration also helps in multithreaded applications, as shown by the 33,486 PassMark multi-thread result.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in a limited set of specification-level comparisons. It uses a newer PCIe generation, Gen 5, versus AMD’s Gen 4. Its L2 cache per core is larger at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving flexibility in memory choice that AMD’s LPDDR5X-only support does not offer. Its 45 W TDP is lower than AMD’s 55 W, indicating a lower power envelope for the desktop part. Its 10 nm process is older, but its 215 mm² die is monolithic, which some desktop systems may prefer for simplicity.

The Intel part also holds a launch date advantage, having arrived earlier on 2024-06-30 versus AMD’s 2026-01-05. Its desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, is a mainstream platform, whereas AMD’s FP11 socket targets mobile devices. For users requiring PCIe Gen 5 connectivity or dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support, the Intel part offers distinct features despite its lower benchmark standing.

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries, so the wins are derived from the presence of AMD scores and the absence of Intel scores. In every measured workload, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 shows a clear performance lead. The Intel Core i5-14401TE’s strengths lie in platform features and power efficiency, not in recorded performance data.