AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Intel Core i3-14100 occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The AMD part, a 12-core mobile chip with 24 threads, holds the 96th percentile among all tested CPUs. The Intel Core i3-14100, a 4-core desktop chip with 8 threads, sits at the 72nd percentile. These are not close competitors in raw throughput, but the head-to-head results quantify exactly how wide the gap is.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The margins range from modest to overwhelming. The smallest advantage appears in single-threaded workloads, where the AMD chip scores 3927 against the Intel chip's 3759, a delta of 4.5%. That is the only contest where the Intel part stays within striking distance. Every other test shows a lead of at least 182%, with several exceeding 200%.

The largest single victory comes in the prime number search test. The AMD processor scores 320, while the Intel chip manages only 55, a delta of 481.8%. This test often rewards cores and memory bandwidth more than raw clock speed, and the AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage that the 4-core, 8-thread Intel chip cannot counter.

Extended instruction workloads show a similar pattern. The AMD part delivers 45666 points against 11865 for the Intel chip, a 284.9% delta. Integer math tells the same story: 152414 versus 45329, a 236.2% lead. Floating point math follows at 99548 versus 35266, a 182.3% delta. These are core-heavy tests, and the AMD chip's additional eight cores and sixteen threads dominate the workload distribution.

Data compression shows a 218.6% delta, with the AMD chip scoring 554760 against 174115 for the Intel part. Encryption results are close in percentage terms, 214.4%, with scores of 27784 and 8838 respectively. Random string sorting produces a 241.9% delta, 59487 versus 17397. The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows a 199.6% delta: 45231 versus 15095. The physics test completes the sweep with a 201.4% delta, 2887 versus 958.

The average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 averages 90541 across all tested workloads. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18318. That is a substantial gulf, and it places the AMD part in a completely different performance tier. The database shows the AMD chip's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 654 at 90717 (a 0.2% deficit), the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91199 (a 0.7% deficit), the Intel Xeon w7-2575X at 88172 (a 2.7% advantage), and the Intel Xeon 6736P at 87864 (a 3% advantage). The Intel Core i3-14100, by contrast, sits among entry-level desktop parts: the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.3% behind).

The Verdict

The data suggests these two processors serve entirely different user populations. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 belongs to the upper tier of mobile computing, with a 96th percentile ranking and an average score nearly five times that of the Intel part. The Intel Core i3-14100 is an entry-level desktop chip, ranked at the 72nd percentile, that competes with other low-core-count parts. Anyone choosing between them based on benchmark results would select the AMD chip for every workload measured, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel computations.

The single-threaded result is the only one that hints at parity. A 4.5% delta in the AMD chip's favor is small enough that real-world differences might be negligible for lightly threaded applications. But even that narrow margin favors the AMD part. For multithreaded work, the choice is unambiguous. The AMD chip's 199.6% lead in the multithread benchmark, combined with its 218.6% lead in data compression and 236.2% lead in integer math, makes it the clear pick for any workload that scales across cores.

The Intel chip does have one practical advantage that the benchmark data cannot capture: it is a desktop part. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11 and targets the mobile segment. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop builds. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i3-14100 is $134. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP. For builders seeking a low-cost desktop processor, the Intel part remains an option. For users who need maximum throughput, the AMD chip is the only choice in this comparison.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD chip scores 45231 in the passmark multithread test, while the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 15095. That is a 199.6% delta in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-14100 competitive in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel chip scores 3759 in the passmark single-thread test, against 3927 for the AMD chip. The AMD part leads by 4.5%, so the Intel chip is close but still trails.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The passmark find prime numbers test shows the biggest gap. The AMD chip scores 320, the Intel chip scores 55, a 481.8% delta.

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 rank among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD chip holds the 96th percentile. Its average benchmark score of 90541 places it near the Intel Xeon 654, which averages 90717, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, which averages 91199.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i3-14100 rank among all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel chip holds the 72nd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 18318 places it near the Intel Core 3 305, which averages 18302, and the Intel Core i3-13100, which averages 18380.

Q: Which test shows the smallest performance difference?

A: The passmark single-thread test shows the smallest delta at 4.5%. The AMD chip scores 3927, and the Intel chip scores 3759.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds are closer: the AMD chip runs at a 3.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel chip runs at 3.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a higher base clock by 0.30 GHz, but the AMD chip has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well. The AMD chip is rated at 55 watts, the Intel chip at 60 watts. The AMD chip is a 4 nm part manufactured by TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel chip is a 10 nm part manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's shared L3 is more than five times larger.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ by generation: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip carries Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Halo, part of the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i3 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel. These process differences contribute to the die size gap: the AMD chip uses two dies of 70.6 mm² each, while the Intel chip uses a single 163 mm² die.

The core counts and thread counts reflect different design philosophies. The AMD chip uses 12 cores and 24 threads, likely relying on simultaneous multithreading to reach the thread count. The Intel chip uses 4 cores and 8 threads, also with multithreading. The AMD chip's larger L3 cache, 64 MB versus 12 MB, suggests a design aimed at keeping more data on-chip for high-bandwidth workloads. The Intel chip's smaller cache aligns with its lower core count and entry-level positioning.

Memory architecture differs significantly. The AMD chip uses quad-channel LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth advantage is likely a major factor in its benchmark dominance, particularly in tests like data compression and random string sorting that are sensitive to memory throughput. The PCIe generation difference, Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, does not affect the measured CPU benchmarks but indicates different platform capabilities.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its dominance is most pronounced in core-heavy workloads. The prime number search test shows a 481.8% delta, the largest of any comparison. Extended instructions show a 284.9% delta, and integer math shows a 236.2% delta. These results indicate that workloads which scale across many cores and threads will see the largest benefit from choosing the AMD chip. Data compression at 218.6%, random string sorting at 241.9%, and encryption at 214.4% all follow the same pattern.

The AMD chip also wins in floating point math by 182.3% and physics by 201.4%. The multithread benchmark shows a 199.6% delta, confirming that parallel performance is consistently strong. Even the single-thread test, where the Intel chip's higher base clock might have helped, goes to the AMD chip by 4.5%. The AMD chip's 5.00 GHz boost clock and larger cache likely explain this narrow advantage.

The Intel Core i3-14100 does not win any benchmark in this comparison. Its closest result is the single-thread test, where it trails by only 4.5%. For workloads that are strictly single-threaded and do not benefit from additional cores, the Intel chip comes close to matching the AMD part. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock, 3.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, which could help in lightly threaded tasks that do not boost. However, the recorded data shows no test where the Intel chip takes the lead.

The Intel chip's practical role is as an entry-level desktop processor. Its 72nd percentile ranking places it among other low-core-count parts like the Intel Core 3 305 and Intel Core i3-13100. The AMD chip, ranked at the 96th percentile, sits with workstation-class Xeon parts and high-end Ryzen mobile chips. The 4.5% single-thread margin suggests that for simple everyday tasks, the Intel chip could feel comparable. For anything demanding, from rendering to simulation to data processing, the AMD chip is the superior choice based on the measured results.