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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: How do their memory configurations differ?

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

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has an average benchmark score of 56273. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Which processor sits higher in the performance percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its die consists of two chiplets, each measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a monolithic die of 215 mm².

Core configuration is the most visible split. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Both processors support simultaneous multithreading, but the AMD part doubles the thread count. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and its shared L3 cache is 24 MB.

The memory subsystem is another major divergence. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, delivering a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel processor accepts both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel layout, with no bandwidth figure in the database. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

Connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel Core i5-14501TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also separate the two: the AMD chip carries a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market positioning further distinguishes them. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Release dates also differ, with the AMD chip launching on 2025-01-05 and the Intel chip on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both carry active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains extensive benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores. This asymmetry requires interpretation based on the AMD chip's performance relative to its nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, Intel Core i9-14900HX, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, and Intel Core 7 253PQE.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 posts an average benchmark score of 56273. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, scores 56306, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen AI Max 390 trails by a negligible margin. Against the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which scores 56004, the Ryzen AI Max 390 leads by 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56555, placing it 0.5% ahead of the Ryzen AI Max 390. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55919, which the Ryzen AI Max 390 beats by 0.6%.

Single-thread performance is strong for the AMD chip. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5091. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 2138, and in Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 513. PassMark single-thread results show 4028. These numbers indicate competitive single-thread capability, though direct comparison to the Intel chip is impossible without its benchmark data.

Multi-threaded results for the AMD chip are substantial. Cinebench R23 multi-core yields 36064. Cinebench R20 multi-core yields 15146, and Cinebench R15 multi-core yields 3635. PassMark multithread scores 41737. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration clearly drives these figures, placing the chip in the 91st percentile overall.

Specialized workloads show specific strengths. PassMark integer math scores 146519, floating point math scores 90594, and extended instructions score 38716. Data encryption scores 25097, while data compression scores 487145. Random string sorting scores 53113, and find prime numbers scores 316. Physics scores 2761. These results confirm the AMD chip handles both general-purpose and vectorized workloads effectively.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has zero benchmarks in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect this absence. The recorded data cannot establish a direct head-to-head margin. What the data does show is that the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 sits among high-end mobile processors, with an average score within 1% of several established desktop and mobile parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core i5-14501TE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 55 | 45 |

| 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 i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001423 | Q49KSRNJN |

The base clock favors the AMD chip by 1.00 GHz, while the Intel chip holds a 0.10 GHz advantage in boost clock. The AMD chip consumes 55 W TDP versus 45 W for the Intel chip. The AMD chip uses a two-die design with a total of 141.2 mm² across both chiplets, while the Intel chip uses a single 215 mm² die. L2 cache per core is larger on the Intel chip, but the AMD chip has substantially more shared L3 cache. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD chip. PCIe generation favors the Intel chip, but lane count is identical.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins outright in core count, thread count, and base clock. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The 3.20 GHz base clock is 45% higher than the Intel chip's 2.20 GHz, which gives the AMD part a clear advantage in sustained all-core workloads that rely on base frequency.

The AMD chip also wins on process technology. The 4 nm TSMC node versus Intel's 10 nm node indicates a significant fabrication advantage, which typically translates into better power efficiency and higher transistor density. The AMD chip's cache configuration is also stronger in total terms, with 64 MB of L3 versus 24 MB, although the Intel chip has larger L2 per core.

Memory bandwidth is a decisive win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. The quad-channel LPDDR5X interface with 256.0 GB/s is a recorded specification that the Intel chip cannot match on paper, as its dual-channel memory bus has no bandwidth figure. For workloads that scale with memory throughput, such as data compression and encryption, the AMD chip's memory subsystem is a structural advantage.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on boost clock, reaching 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. It also holds advantages in PCIe generation, offering Gen 5 versus Gen 4, and in L2 cache per core, with 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. The Intel chip's lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W indicates a more power-conscious design. The Intel chip is also a desktop part, which may matter for platforms that require Socket 1700 compatibility.

Benchmark results only exist for the AMD chip. The data shows it performs in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 56273. Its nearest rivals are within 0.6% in either direction, meaning the AMD chip sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Intel chip's 50th percentile ranking is based on no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct performance comparison is possible from the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the clear choice for multi-threaded and memory-intensive applications based on its core count, thread count, and memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501TE offers a higher boost clock and newer PCIe generation, which may benefit single-thread-light workloads and platform connectivity. The recorded data supports the AMD chip as the higher-performing part overall, but the absence of Intel benchmark scores leaves the head-to-head comparison incomplete.