AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX

The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i5-14500HX, and the AMD part wins all 11. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is 90,541, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500HX posts an average benchmark score of 35,094, which falls in the 84th percentile. The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 sits near the Intel Xeon 654 in the database, with a delta of -0.2%, and just behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at -0.7%. The Intel Core i5-14500HX, in contrast, is clustered with the Intel Core i9-12900HX at a delta of 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-12700K at -0.5%. These percentile and rival placements indicate a wide performance gap between the two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the head-to-head data appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 320, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 130, a delta of 146.2%. This test measures integer-heavy iterative work, and the AMD part more than doubles the Intel result. A similar pattern shows in passmark_extended_instructions, where the AMD scores 45,666 versus 20,019 for the Intel, a delta of 128.1%. This indicates a substantial advantage in specialized instruction throughput, likely tied to the AMD part’s architecture.

In passmark_data_compression, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers 554,760 points against 333,851 for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, a delta of 66.2%. The AMD processor also leads passmark_integer_math with 152,414 versus 95,584, a delta of 59.5%. The passmark_multithread test shows 45,231 for the AMD part and 28,508 for the Intel part, a delta of 58.7%. These three tests all involve sustained multi-threaded throughput, and the AMD part maintains a lead of roughly 59% to 66% across them.

The passmark_random_string_sorting test shows a delta of 64.2%, with the AMD scoring 59,487 and the Intel scoring 36,219. The passmark_floating_point_math test records a delta of 43.4%, with the AMD at 99,548 and the Intel at 69,442. The passmark_physics test gives a delta of 51.1%, with the AMD at 2,887 and the Intel at 1,911. The passmark_data_encryption test shows a delta of 42.5%, with the AMD at 27,784 and the Intel at 19,502.

The smallest margin in the dataset is the passmark_single_thread test. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3,927, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 3,629, a delta of 8.2%. This same result appears for the passmark_singlethread test, which records identical scores. While the AMD part still wins, the single-thread lead is far narrower than the multi-threaded margins. This suggests the AMD advantage grows with parallel workloads and shrinks in single-threaded tasks.

The benchmark data shows no test where the Intel Core i5-14500HX takes a win. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 leads every recorded metric. The deltas range from 8.2% in single-thread work to 146.2% in prime number finding. The average score gap, 90,541 versus 35,094, equates to roughly a 158% difference in the database’s overall metric, though the head-to-head deltas vary by test.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The process node difference is significant, with the AMD part using a smaller fabrication process. The AMD processor has a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor has a die size of 257 mm².

The core and thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but fewer threads, indicating that the AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading across all cores while the Intel part likely uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The database does not specify the core type breakdown for the Intel part, but the thread count implies some cores lack hyper-threading.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its L3 cache is 64 MB shared. The Intel Core i5-14500HX also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 2 MB per core and its L3 cache is 24 MB shared. The AMD part has more than double the L3 cache, 64 MB versus 24 MB. The larger shared cache likely contributes to the AMD part’s strong performance in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part’s quad-channel memory and higher bandwidth provide a clear advantage in memory-intensive workloads.

Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation, but the AMD part’s memory bandwidth is higher.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide benchmark scores for these iGPUs, so the analysis cannot compare their performance directly. The AMD part is also unlocked for overclocking? The database lists multiplierUnlocked as false for the AMD part and true for the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 does not.

The release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has a release date of 2026-01-05, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a release date of 2024-01-07. The AMD part is a newer product by roughly two years. Both parts are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90,541, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35,094.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the passmark_single_thread test, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 3,927 and the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 3,629, a delta of 8.2% in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500HX win any head-to-head test?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark tests, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 0 tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The base clock for the AMD part is 3.20 GHz, and the base clock for the Intel part is 2.60 GHz. The boost clock for the AMD part is 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 4.90 GHz. Both have a TDP of 55 watts.

The socket types differ: AMD Socket FP11 for the AMD part and Intel BGA 1964 for the Intel part. The architecture differs: Zen 5 for the AMD part and Raptor Lake for the Intel part. The process node differs: 4 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The die size differs: 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD part and 257 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache specifications differ. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory support differs: LPDDR5X for the AMD part versus DDR4 and DDR5 for the Intel part. The memory bus differs: quad-channel for the AMD part and dual-channel for the Intel part. The memory bandwidth for the AMD part is 256.0 GB/s, while the Intel part has no listed memory bandwidth.

PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the AMD part and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8060S for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part. The multiplier unlock status differs: false for the AMD part and true for the Intel part. The release dates differ: 2026-01-05 for the AMD part and 2024-01-07 for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins every benchmark in the head-to-head dataset. The largest wins come in passmark_find_prime_numbers with a 146.2% delta and passmark_extended_instructions with a 128.1% delta. These tests favor the AMD part’s architecture and cache configuration. The AMD part also wins multi-threaded workloads by large margins: passmark_multithread at 58.7%, passmark_data_compression at 66.2%, and passmark_integer_math at 59.5%. The AMD part’s quad-channel memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth likely support these results.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX does not win any recorded benchmark. Its closest result is in passmark_single_thread, where it trails by only 8.2%. That 3,629 versus 3,927 score gap is the narrowest margin in the dataset. The Intel part’s 14 cores and 20 threads do not translate to a win in any multithreaded test, as the AMD part’s 12 cores and 24 threads consistently outperform it. The Intel part’s PCIe Gen 5 support and unlocked multiplier are specification advantages, but the database does not include benchmarks that measure those features.

The use-case split from the data is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 dominates compute-heavy tasks, particularly those involving compression, encryption, extended instructions, and prime number calculations. The Intel Core i5-14500HX offers closer single-thread performance and a larger core count, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where it leads.

The Verdict

The data shows a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392. With an average benchmark score of 90,541 versus 35,094, the AMD part sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 84th percentile. The AMD part’s nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Xeon 654 and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, have average scores within 1% of it. The Intel Core i5-14500HX, by contrast, is clustered with older Intel HX and desktop parts like the Intel Core i9-12900HX and Intel Core i7-12700K.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11 head-to-head tests, with deltas from 8.2% to 146.2%. The architecture differences explain much of this: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process, has 64 MB of L3 cache, supports quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and features the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process, has 24 MB of L3 cache, supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory, and uses the Raptor Lake architecture. The Intel part’s advantages, more cores and an unlocked multiplier, do not appear in the benchmark results.

For users selecting between these two mobile processors, the database points to the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 for any workload measured in the head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i5-14500HX offers a smaller single-thread gap, but the overall results show no scenario where it outperforms the AMD part. The AMD part’s higher percentile rank, higher average score, and 11-0 head-to-head record make it the stronger choice based on the recorded data.