AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE

The database contains full benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. As a result, the head-to-head comparison is limited to the AMD processor’s measured performance against its nearest rivals, and the specification and architecture differences between the two CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 records an average benchmark score of 49796, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of any benchmark data rather than a measured performance level. The data shows that the AMD part is a mobile processor with a 55 watt TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 45 watt TDP, and both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Because the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database, direct score-by-score comparisons between the two processors cannot be made. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, however, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 18759 points, and in single-core it scores 1960 points. In the older Cinebench R15 test, the multi-core score is 2872 and the single-core score is 298. These results place the AMD processor at the 90th percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 49796.

The nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, according to the database, include the Intel Core 9 273PE, which has an average score of 49845 and a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the AMD part is essentially tied with it. The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average score of 49394, which is 0.8 percent lower than the AMD processor. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 1.2 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G also scores 49196, 1.2 percent lower. These figures show that the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 performs within a narrow band of roughly one percent of these four rivals, neither dominating nor trailing by a significant margin.

In specific PassMark workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 shows notable strengths. For integer math, it scores 109588 points, while floating point math reaches 72722 points. Data encryption scores 20092, and extended instructions (SIMD workloads) score 32719. The multithread score is 33486, and the single-thread score is 4185. Data compression scores 400887, random string sorting scores 43196, and physics scores 1843. Prime number finding scores 145. These individual results contribute to the overall average benchmark score of 49796.

Since the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for either processor in direct comparison. The head-to-head benchmark section, therefore, relies on the AMD part’s measured scores and its position relative to the nearest rivals listed above. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is a high-performing mobile chip, sitting at the 90th percentile, with an average score that is within 1.2 percent of several desktop and mobile competitors. For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the lack of scores means no percentile rank above the default 50th percentile, which does not reflect actual performance but rather missing data.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark list. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed, which means the database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 records an average benchmark score of 49796. This places it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core 9 273PE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average score of 49845, which is 0.1 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388. This difference is negligible, indicating near-identical average performance.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock, and what are the values?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ as well: the AMD part runs at 3.60 GHz, and the Intel part runs at 2.30 GHz.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, both processors have the multiplier locked. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE both have `multiplierUnlocked` set to false, so neither supports unlocked multiplier overclocking.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the only processor with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score of 49796 and 90th percentile standing confirm that it delivers strong multi-threaded and single-threaded results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, so the database shows no evidence of its performance capabilities. For users selecting between these two, the data supports the AMD processor as the one with verified performance, but only for mobile platforms. The Intel part, being a desktop processor with a 45 watt TDP, might be chosen for desktop builds, but no benchmark evidence exists in the database to justify that choice based on performance. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has proven scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE does not have any recorded scores, so any performance-based decision must favor the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts, and the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. The sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP11, and Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and no memory bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 uses Radeon 8060S, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ: the AMD part is mobile, and the Intel part is desktop. The release dates differ: the AMD processor was released on 2026-01-05, and the Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30. Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, support ECC memory, and have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural differences are substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel. The die size differs: the AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has a die size of 257 mm². Cache configurations also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, and the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs as well: the AMD processor has 32 MB shared, and the Intel processor has 36 MB shared. The foundries are different, with AMD using TSMC and Intel using its own fabrication. The generation names reflect this: the AMD processor is listed as Ryzen AI Max (Zen 5, Strix Halo), and the Intel processor is listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). No transistor counts or 3D V-Cache figures are recorded for either processor.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 wins in every category where performance is measured, simply because the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores. The AMD part shows strong results in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 18759, and its single-core score of 1960 is also recorded. In PassMark tests, the AMD processor delivers high scores in integer math (109588), floating point math (72722), and multithread (33486). The AMD part also has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.30 GHz), more memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s vs no recorded figure), and a newer process node (4 nm vs 10 nm). The Intel Core i9-14901TE, however, has a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 5.00 GHz), a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB vs 1 MB), a larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 32 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support versus Gen 4. These specification advantages do not translate into recorded benchmark wins because no scores exist for the Intel part. For mobile workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is the only option with data. For desktop workloads, the Intel part offers a higher boost clock and newer PCIe generation, but the database lacks any performance evidence to confirm an advantage. The data shows that the AMD processor wins on verified benchmark performance, while the Intel processor wins on certain raw specifications, but without benchmark scores, those specifications cannot be validated for real-world performance.