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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a comprehensive victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 across all 11 shared PassMark tests, though the margin varies dramatically by workload type. In single-threaded performance, the AMD part scores 3927 against 3778 for the Intel Core i3-14100F, a modest 3.9% advantage. This represents the narrowest gap between the two processors, indicating that both deliver broadly comparable per-core throughput in lightly threaded tasks.

The multithreaded results tell a substantially different story. In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45231, which is 193.3% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F's 15420. The AMD processor's 12 cores and 24 threads, against the Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads, translate directly into a near-tripling of parallel workload performance. This pattern repeats across every compute-heavy benchmark in the database.

Integer math performance shows the AMD processor scoring 152414 versus 45357 for Intel, a 236% delta. Floating point math follows a similar trajectory with 99548 for AMD against 35370 for Intel, a 181.4% advantage. The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, reveals the largest relative gap among standard compute tests: AMD scores 45666, Intel scores 11984, and the delta reaches 281.1%.

The prime number finding test produces the single most lopsided result in the comparison. AMD scores 320, Intel scores 61, and the delta is 424.6%. This extreme disparity likely reflects the combination of core count, thread count, and the Zen 5 architecture's efficiency in tight iterative loops. The data compression test shows AMD at 554760 against Intel's 176106, a 215% delta. Random string sorting yields 59487 for AMD and 17596 for Intel, a 238.1% gap. Data encryption provides a 211.4% delta with AMD at 27784 and Intel at 8922. The physics test, frequently used to estimate gaming-related simulation performance, shows AMD at 2887 versus Intel's 1077, a 168.1% advantage.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is 90541, placing it at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i3-14100F averages 18519, sitting at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 654 at 90717 average score, which trails by only 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91199, which leads by 0.7%. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X scores 88172, a 2.7% deficit, and the Intel Xeon 6736P scores 87864, a 3% deficit. For the Intel Core i3-14100F, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18511 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.8% delta), and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.8% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the division of use cases comes down to the magnitude of advantage rather than the direction. For single-threaded workloads, the AMD processor's edge is minimal at 3.9%, meaning applications that depend on one or two cores will show only minor differences between the two parts. This includes basic office productivity, web browsing, and light scripting tasks, where the Intel Core i3-14100F remains competitive despite its lower core count.

The AMD processor dominates in every multithreaded scenario. Content creation workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and batch photo processing benefit from the 193.3% multithread advantage. Data-heavy tasks including compression, encryption, and sorting show deltas between 211.4% and 238.1%, making the AMD part the clear choice for database operations, archival work, and large-scale data transformation. The physics test result, with a 168.1% gap, suggests that simulation and physics-based computation favor AMD substantially.

The extended instructions test result, a 281.1% delta, indicates that workloads leveraging advanced CPU instruction sets, such as AVX-512 or similar specialized operations, will see outsized benefits from the AMD architecture. The prime number test's 424.6% delta points to strong performance in tight computational loops and potentially in cryptographic or mathematical applications that rely on such patterns. The floating point and integer math results, at 181.4% and 236% respectively, confirm broad superiority across general numerical computation.

There are no benchmark categories where the Intel Core i3-14100F records a win. Its single-thread score of 3778, while close to AMD's 3927, still trails by 3.9%. The Intel processor's strongest relative showing is in single-core performance, but even there it does not overtake the AMD part. The data indicates that the Intel Core i3-14100F, despite being a capable desktop processor in its own right, simply does not match the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 in any measured dimension.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². It features 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm Intel process with a die size of 163 mm². It features 4 cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD part has a 1 MB L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest divergence: AMD provides 64 MB shared, Intel provides 12 MB shared. This 52 MB difference in last-level cache directly impacts data locality and reduces memory latency for frequently accessed datasets.

Memory support separates the two parts significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics present another major distinction. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This means the AMD processor can handle display output and basic graphics acceleration without a discrete GPU, while the Intel part requires an external graphics card.

The market segments differ: the AMD processor is classified as Mobile, the Intel processor as Desktop. The AMD part carries a TDP of 55, the Intel part a TDP of 58. Both are production-active parts with locked multipliers. The AMD processor's release date is January 5, 2026, while the Intel processor's release date is January 7, 2024. The Intel Core i3-14100F has a launch MSRP of $109. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the superior processor in every measured category. Its 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the Intel Core i3-14100F's 72nd percentile, places them in entirely different performance tiers. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 90541 is roughly 4.9 times higher than the Intel part's 18519.

For workloads that rely on single-thread performance, the choice between these two processors makes little practical difference. The 3.9% single-thread delta falls within run-to-run variance for many applications, so users with primarily single-threaded tasks could reasonably select either part based on other factors such as platform compatibility or integrated graphics needs. However, the Intel Core i3-14100F lacks integrated graphics entirely, which may require a discrete GPU purchase for basic system operation.

For any workload that scales with core count or thread count, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers between 168.1% and 424.6% more performance. This includes rendering, encoding, compilation, scientific computing, data analysis, and server-style workloads. The 24 threads against 8 threads, combined with the larger 64 MB L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, create a decisive advantage in parallel execution.

The nearest rivals for the AMD processor are server-class Xeon parts and the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, all within 3% of its average score. This positions the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 alongside high-end workstation and server processors despite its mobile market classification. The Intel Core i3-14100F, by contrast, sits alongside mid-range mobile and desktop parts like the Core i5-13420H and Core i3-13100, with all rivals within 0.8% of its score.

Users should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 when maximum compute throughput is required and when the mobile platform with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics suits their hardware configuration. Users should select the Intel Core i3-14100F when a low-cost desktop platform with a launch MSRP of $109 is the priority, when single-threaded performance is the primary concern, and when a discrete GPU will be provided separately. The data does not support recommending the Intel processor for multithreaded workloads of any type.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3927 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 3.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F's 3778. The AMD part wins, but the margin is small.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45231 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 193.3% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F's 15420. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads for Intel.

Q: What is the most extreme benchmark difference between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 424.6%, with the AMD processor scoring 320 and the Intel processor scoring 61.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i3-14100F support ECC memory. They differ in memory type support: AMD uses LPDDR5X with quad-channel and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F include integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i3-14100F has integrated graphics listed as N/A. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU.

Q: How do these processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is at the 96th percentile with an average benchmark score of 90541. The Intel Core i3-14100F is at the 72nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 18519.