AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 records an average benchmark score of 56273, while the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 33206. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the Intel chip.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 36064 against 22195 for the Intel Core i7-14701E, a 62.5% advantage. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result shows the same 62.5% delta, with scores of 15146 versus 9321.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins two recorded tests: Passmark single-thread and Passmark singlethread, both with a score of 4305 versus 4028 for the AMD part, a 6.4% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the transistor manufacturing process difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip also carries a 64 MB shared L3 cache versus 33 MB for Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, produced on Intel's 10 nm process. These process differences directly influence power characteristics and transistor density, though the data does not specify transistor counts for either part.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both share the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB, but the L2 cache differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel allocates 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache heavily favors AMD at 64 MB versus 33 MB for Intel.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part features the Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments and sockets are distinct. AMD targets mobile with the AMD Socket FP11, while Intel targets desktop with Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a 55 W TDP, and the Intel chip has a 65 W TDP. Production status for both is Active. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390. It wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 56273 that places it 69.5% above the Intel Core i7-14701E's 33206. The AMD processor also ranks higher in the overall CPU percentile at 91 versus 83.

The Intel Core i7-14701E retains a narrow single-thread advantage in Passmark tests, scoring 4305 versus 4028, a 6.4% lead. That result indicates the Intel part handles lightly threaded workloads with slightly more efficiency per thread, despite its lower core count. However, the AMD chip wins every Cinebench single-core test by a wide margin: 62.9% in R15, 62.6% in R20, and 62.5% in R23. The Passmark single-thread result is the only area where Intel shows superiority.

For users focused on multi-threaded productivity, rendering, or data-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 delivers substantially higher throughput across every Cinebench multi-core test and all Passmark compute tests. The Intel Core i7-14701E suits scenarios that prioritize its specific single-thread Passmark advantage, though the broader single-core picture favors AMD. The database indicates the AMD part is the stronger all-around processor, while the Intel part fits niche single-thread-sensitive use cases.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | null |

| ECC Memory | true | true |

| 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 |

Both processors share identical per-core L1 cache at 80 KB. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has no recorded series name, while the Intel part belongs to Core 14th Gen.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 dominates the Cinebench suite. In R15 multi-core, it scores 3635 against 2237 for Intel, a 62.5% lead. The R15 single-core result shows 513 versus 315, a 62.9% advantage. R20 multi-core delivers 15146 versus 9321, again 62.5% ahead. R20 single-core shows 2138 versus 1315, a 62.6% lead. R23 multi-core records 36064 versus 22195, 62.5% ahead, and R23 single-core records 5091 versus 3133, also 62.5% ahead. These consistent deltas across all six Cinebench tests indicate the AMD architecture scales its advantage uniformly across both single-thread and multi-thread rendering workloads.

The Passmark suite reveals the largest single delta. In extended instructions, the AMD chip scores 38716 versus 18528 for Intel, a 109% advantage. This is the only test where the AMD lead exceeds 100%. Integer math shows an 80.2% lead with scores of 146519 versus 81325. Random string sorting delivers an 82.2% lead with 53113 versus 29158. Data compression shows a 72.2% lead with 487145 versus 282939. Data encryption records a 68.9% lead with 25097 versus 14862. Prime number finding shows a 79.5% lead with 316 versus 176. Floating point math delivers a 46.4% lead with 90594 versus 61873. Multithread performance records a 59.8% lead with 41737 versus 26112. Physics shows the smallest AMD win at 15.1%, with scores of 2761 versus 2399.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only the Passmark single-thread tests, scoring 4305 versus 4028 in both the single_thread and singlethread entries, a 6.4% advantage. This is the sole benchmark category where Intel outperforms AMD across the entire recorded dataset.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 wins decisively in compute-heavy and multi-threaded scenarios. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide the foundation for large leads in Cinebench multi-core tests, where it consistently sits 62.5% ahead of the Intel part. Data workloads also favor AMD heavily: data compression shows a 72.2% lead, data encryption shows a 68.9% lead, and integer math shows an 80.2% lead. The 109% advantage in extended instructions makes the AMD chip particularly suited for workloads that leverage SIMD or specialized instruction sets. Floating point math, while the smallest Passmark win at 46.4%, still represents a substantial margin.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only in Passmark single-thread performance, with a 6.4% edge. This suggests the Intel part handles workloads that are strictly single-threaded with slightly better efficiency, at least as measured by Passmark. However, the Cinebench single-core tests contradict that pattern, showing AMD ahead by 62.5% to 62.9%. The Intel advantage is therefore isolated to the Passmark single-thread methodology, not a general single-core superiority.

The overall win count is 15 for AMD and 2 for Intel. The average benchmark score difference of 56273 versus 33206 places the AMD chip at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, versus the 83rd percentile for Intel. For multi-threaded rendering, data processing, encryption, and instruction-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the clear choice. For narrowly defined single-thread Passmark workloads, the Intel Core i7-14701E has a measurable but small edge.