AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two processors, though direct comparisons are complicated by the fact that the two CPUs were tested under different benchmark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 was evaluated using PassMark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401E was evaluated using Cinebench tests. This means the recorded data does not include a single identical workload run on both processors, so the comparison must be read through their respective scores and their positions relative to other CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 posts an average benchmark score of 90541, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are the Intel Xeon 654 at 90717, which trails by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91199, which leads by 0.7%, the Intel Xeon w7-2575X at 88172, which the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 beats by 2.7%, and the Intel Xeon 6736P at 87864, which it beats by 3.0%. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, records an average benchmark score of 5253, placing it in the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259, which trails by 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241, which the i5-14401E leads by 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240, which it leads by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210, which it leads by 0.8%.

The gap in raw average scores is enormous: the AMD part's 90541 average is more than 17 times the Intel part's 5253. That magnitude is partly a function of the different benchmark suites, but the percentile gap is still decisive. The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 sits at the 96th percentile, while the Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. In the database's ranking, that is a difference of roughly a third of the entire CPU field.

Looking at the AMD part's individual PassMark results, the strongest showing is in data compression, where it scores 554760. Floating point math reaches 99548, integer math reaches 152414, and extended instructions reach 45666. The multithread score is 45231, while the single-thread score is 3927. Random string sorting finishes at 59487, data encryption at 27784, and find prime numbers at 320. Physics completes at 2887. These figures show a processor that is heavily weighted toward parallel throughput, with multithread and math workloads producing very high absolute numbers.

The Intel part's Cinebench results are the only direct performance data recorded for it. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18161, and the R23 single-core score is 2564. The R20 multicore score is 7627, and the R20 single-core score is 1076. The R15 multicore score is 1830, and the R15 single-core score is 258. These are respectable numbers for a desktop chip in its class, but they do not overlap with the PassMark suite used for the AMD processor, so no direct apples-to-apples score comparison exists in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, and it belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing process differs sharply. AMD uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process node fabricated in-house by Intel. The die size also reflects this difference: the AMD chip has a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm².

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. That is exactly double the core count and double the thread count on the AMD side. The cache layout also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD chip has 64 MB shared, while the Intel chip has 20 MB shared.

Memory support reflects the different market positioning. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel memory bus with a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

The PCIe implementation differs as well. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, CPU only. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip includes the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip includes the UHD Graphics 730.

Clock speeds show a moderate difference. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz and the boost clock is 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 55 W for the AMD chip and 65 W for the Intel chip. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is classified as a desktop segment processor.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD release date is recorded as 2026-01-05, while the Intel release date is recorded as 2024-06-30. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has exactly double the core count and double the thread count.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average benchmark score of 90541 and sits in the 96th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14401E records an average benchmark score of 5253 and sits in the 60th percentile.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| 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 |

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

| L3 cache | 64 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001979 | Q49JSRNJS |

| Percentile | 96 | 60 |

| Average benchmark score | 90541 | 5253 |

Fields that match between the two parts include L1 cache at 80 KB per core, ECC memory support set to true, production status set to Active, and multiplier unlocked set to false. No launch MSRP is recorded for either part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins decisively in the areas of parallel throughput and raw compute density. Its multithread score of 45231, integer math score of 152414, and floating point math score of 99548 in the PassMark suite show a processor built for heavy sustained workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, paired with 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface, make it suited for workloads that scale with core count and memory parallelism. The 4 nm TSMC process node gives it a manufacturing advantage in transistor density, and its mobile market segment classification with a 55 W TDP suggests it targets high-performance laptops or compact systems where power efficiency and compute density matter. The 96th percentile ranking confirms that, within the database, it sits among the top tier of all recorded CPUs.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in the desktop ecosystem. It uses Intel Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and uses Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, which gives it a connectivity advantage for current desktop platforms. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are enough for mainstream desktop workloads, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 place it in a comfortable mid-range position. The 60th percentile ranking reflects that it is a solid mainstream part rather than a top-tier one. Its 10 nm Intel process node and 215 mm² die size are older and larger than the AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process and 2x 70.6 mm² die arrangement, but the desktop socket, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 flexibility, and Gen 5 PCIe support give it a clear role in conventional desktop builds.

The use-case split is therefore clean. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the choice for compute-heavy, memory-hungry, mobile or compact form factor workloads where the 12-core, 24-thread configuration, 64 MB L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth can be fully utilized. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the choice for desktop systems that need a conventional socket, dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, Gen 5 PCIe connectivity, and a lower core count that still handles mainstream tasks effectively. The benchmark data does not show a single workload where both chips ran the same test, so the comparison rests on their respective positions in the database: the AMD part at the 96th percentile with an average score of 90541, the Intel part at the 60th percentile with an average score of 5253.