AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is a high-mobility part with a 91st percentile standing among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip doubles the core count (12 versus 6) and thread count (24 versus 12), and its benchmark results reflect that advantage across every recorded test.

For workloads that scale with core count, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the definitive choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,064 dwarfs what a six-core part can deliver. The Intel Core i5-14501E, with its 65W TDP and desktop Socket 1700 platform, offers a 5.20 GHz boost clock, which is higher than the AMD's 5.00 GHz, but the recorded data shows no single-threaded benchmark scores for the Intel part, so a direct comparison in that domain cannot be made.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This means the analysis must rely entirely on the AMD processor's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both chips. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the only one of the two with verifiable performance data, making it the only defensible pick for any workload based on the recorded measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins every category where benchmark data exists. Its multi-threaded performance is exceptional: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 36,064, R20 multi-core scores 15,146, and R15 multi-core scores 3,635. PassMark multi-thread results show 41,737, and floating-point math reaches 90,594. Integer math scores 146,519. Data compression hits 487,145, which is a massive throughput figure. These numbers indicate a processor built for sustained parallel workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its architectural traits, however, suggest a different role. It uses a 10 nm Intel process, has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. It also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, which is a newer generation than the AMD's PCIe Gen 4. The Intel part targets desktop systems with Socket 1700, and its 65W TDP is higher than the AMD's 55W, but the database lacks any performance measurements for this chip.

The AMD part uses a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That is a substantial memory pipeline for integrated graphics and compute-heavy tasks. The Intel chip does not have a listed memory bandwidth figure. The AMD also integrates a Radeon 8050S GPU, while the Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. No graphics benchmarks exist for either, so the comparison stops at specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. It is built on the Strix Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation. The die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 64 MB shared. The TDP is 55W, and it uses AMD Socket FP11, which is a mobile platform. The integrated GPU is Radeon 8050S, and memory support is LPDDR5X through a quad-channel interface.

The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm Intel process. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series. The die size is 215 mm², a monolithic design. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The L1 cache is also 80 KB per core, but L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared. The TDP is 65W, and it uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop systems. The integrated GPU is UHD Graphics 770, and memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Both processors support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part was released on January 5, 2025, while the Intel part was released on June 30, 2024. The AMD has a part number of 100-000001423, and the Intel has Q49HSRNJM.

FAQ

Q: How does the core count compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has double the core and thread count.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip is 0.20 GHz higher in boost frequency.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part provides 40 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65W. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a TDP of 55W. The Intel part consumes 10W more at the rated TDP.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501E has a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Q: Which processor has a better percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501E is in the 50th percentile. The AMD part ranks significantly higher.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores in the database. The recorded data only contains measurements for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. Therefore, the analysis must use the AMD's absolute scores and its nearest rival comparisons to interpret performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an average benchmark score of 56,273. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 with an average score of 56,306 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen AI Max 390 is 0.1% behind that chip. The Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56,004, which puts the AMD part 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56,555, placing the Ryzen AI Max 390 0.5% behind. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55,919, with the AMD part 0.6% ahead.

In single-core Cinebench R23, the AMD scores 5,091. In R20 single-core, it scores 2,138. In R15 single-core, it scores 513. PassMark single-thread shows 4,028. These figures indicate competitive single-thread performance, though without Intel scores, a direct delta cannot be computed.

In multi-core workloads, the AMD's dominance is clear from its absolute scores. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 36,064 is nearly 2.4 times its single-core score of 5,091. The R20 multi-core score of 15,146 is about 7.1 times the R20 single-core score of 2,138. The R15 multi-core score of 3,635 is about 7.1 times the R15 single-core score of 513. This scaling factor, roughly 7x, aligns with the 12-core, 24-thread configuration that allows heavy parallelization.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-thread strength. Multi-thread score is 41,737, while single-thread is 4,028, a ratio of approximately 10.4. Integer math scores 146,519, floating-point math scores 90,594, and extended instructions score 38,716. Data encryption scores 25,097, and data compression scores 487,145. Physics score is 2,761, and find prime numbers score is 316. Random string sorting scores 53,113.

The data compression score of 487,145 is particularly notable, suggesting strong throughput for archiving or database workloads. The floating-point math score of 90,594 indicates robust capability for scientific or financial calculations. The integer math score of 146,519 supports general productivity and development tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14501E, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, would theoretically scale at a much lower rate, but no measurements exist to confirm. Its 24 MB L3 cache is smaller than the AMD's 64 MB, and its dual-channel memory bus provides half the channels of the AMD's quad-channel design. The Intel part does offer a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded tasks, but again, no benchmark data supports that claim.

The database shows no wins for either processor in a head-to-head table because the table is empty. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has all recorded performance data, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has none. Any comparison of benchmark outcomes must conclude that the AMD part wins by default, and its absolute scores place it in the top 9% of all CPUs (91st percentile). The Intel part sits at the 50th percentile, but that ranking appears to be based on its specifications rather than measured performance, since its average benchmark score is 0.

In summary, the recorded data shows a processor with substantial multi-threaded capability in the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, and a processor with no measurable performance in the Intel Core i5-14501E. The architectural differences, such as process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), cache size (64 MB versus 24 MB L3), and memory bus width (quad-channel versus dual-channel), all favor the AMD part for throughput-oriented tasks. The Intel part's advantages are limited to a higher boost clock and PCIe Gen 5 support, but without benchmark scores, those features cannot be quantified in terms of real-world performance.