AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in this dataset. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible, but the recorded data for the AMD part provides a clear reference point. The Ryzen AI Max 390 achieves a percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 91% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score stands at 56,273, placing it in a competitive tier with other high-end parts.

Looking at the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's specific Cinebench results, the multicore scores show a progression from 3,635 in Cinebench R15 to 15,146 in R20 and 36,064 in R23. Single-core scores follow a similar pattern: 513 in R15, 2,138 in R20, and 5,091 in R23. These numbers indicate strong scaling across the 12 cores and 24 threads, with the R23 multicore result being roughly seven times the single-core figure, suggesting efficient thread utilization.

The Passmark suite for the Ryzen AI Max 390 reveals specialized strengths. The data compression score of 487,145 is notably high, while integer math reaches 146,519 and floating-point math hits 90,594. Extended instructions score 38,716, and random string sorting reaches 53,113. Data encryption posts 25,097, and find prime numbers comes in at 316. The multithread score of 41,737 and single-thread score of 4,028 complete the picture.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the absence of benchmark data means no direct wins or losses can be calculated. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both wins counters are zero. The database records its percentile rank as 50, which stands as a default value rather than a measured outcome. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, again reflecting the lack of recorded tests.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's benchmark data reveals clear areas of strength. The 36,064 multicore score in Cinebench R23 suggests strong performance in multi-threaded workloads such as video rendering, 3D simulation, and scientific computing. The Passmark multithread score of 41,737 reinforces this interpretation. The high data compression score of 487,145 indicates particular aptitude for archival tasks, database operations, and file compression workloads.

The Ryzen AI Max 390's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,091, positions it well for lightly threaded tasks like everyday productivity, web browsing, and office applications. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,028 corroborates this. The 90,594 floating-point math score points to strength in scientific calculations, financial modeling, and any workload that relies heavily on mathematical operations.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists. The database shows its percentile rank as 50, which is the median position, but this appears as a placeholder rather than a measured result. Without test scores, no specific workload strengths can be attributed to the Intel part from this data. Its architectural specifications, however, indicate a different design philosophy: 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, higher than the AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost.

The Ryzen AI Max 390's 64 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the Intel's 36 MB, likely contributes to its strong performance in cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD part's quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth provides substantial memory throughput, which benefits data-intensive applications. The Intel part's dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support has no bandwidth figure recorded, making a direct comparison impossible.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is the only part with measurable performance. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 56,273 place it alongside processors like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (average score 56,306, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i9-14900HX (average score 56,004, delta 0.5%), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (average score 56,555, delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core 7 253PQE (average score 55,919, delta 0.6%). These deltas, all within 0.6% of the Ryzen AI Max 390's score, demonstrate that it sits in a tightly clustered performance tier.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE's lack of benchmark data prevents any performance conclusions. Its 50th percentile rank and average score of 0 are placeholders, not measurements. The database cannot confirm how it compares to the AMD part in any workload. Users seeking a processor with verified performance data should consider the Ryzen AI Max 390, which has a full benchmark record.

The AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads versus the Intel's 8 cores and 16 threads suggests the AMD design targets higher parallel throughput, but this remains speculative without Intel benchmark results. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz could indicate single-thread potential, but again, no data confirms this.

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 390 ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: Its average score of 56,273 is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56,306, -0.1%), Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004, 0.5%), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56,555, -0.5%), and Intel Core 7 253PQE (55,919, 0.6%).

Q: What benchmark scores does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have in the database?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 36,064 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5,091 in single-core.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 390 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. Its die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, while its shared L3 cache is 36 MB. The AMD part's larger L3 cache likely benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets, while the Intel part's larger L2 per core may help with more localized data patterns.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 integrates a Radeon 8050S graphics solution, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor.

The AMD processor uses quad-channel memory with LPDDR5X support and achieves 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor uses dual-channel memory supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, but no bandwidth is recorded. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 2.30 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for the AMD part and 5.50 GHz for the Intel part, giving the Intel part a 0.50 GHz advantage in maximum frequency.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD part rated at 55 W and the Intel part at 45 W. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part's die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part's die size is 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core versus the Intel part's 2 MB per core. The AMD part has 64 MB of shared L3 versus the Intel part's 36 MB.

Memory support differs entirely: the AMD part uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8050S for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part.

The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, released on 2025-01-05. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001423, while the Intel part's is Q49CSRNJJ.