AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Intel Core i5-14501E occupy different positions in the performance spectrum, and the recorded data reflects this clearly. The AMD part holds a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is 90,541, whereas the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, leaving direct numeric comparison limited to the AMD side.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers a multi-threaded PassMark score of 45,231. This result places it in direct competition with server-class and high-end workstation processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 654, averages 90,717 and trails the AMD part by only 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX averages 91,199 and also trails by 0.7 percent. Both of these comparisons show the Ryzen AI Max+ 392 operating within a narrow performance band relative to much larger, higher-core-count processors. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X and Intel Xeon 6736P sit behind by 2.7 percent and 3.0 percent, respectively, with average scores of 88,172 and 87,864.

Single-thread performance for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is recorded at 3,927 in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests. The boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, which supports strong single-core responsiveness. The Intel Core i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz, a slightly higher peak, but no benchmark scores are present in the database for the Intel part, so direct single-thread comparison cannot be made from recorded measurements.

In integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 152,414. Floating-point math reaches 99,548. Extended instructions complete at 45,666. Data encryption processes at 27,784, and data compression hits 554,760. Random string sorting finishes at 59,487. Prime number finding scores 320, and physics simulation scores 2,887. These figures establish the AMD processor as a capable general-purpose compute unit across both integer and floating-point workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 doubles that with 12 cores and 24 threads. This core and thread advantage is the primary driver behind the AMD part's multi-threaded results. The data shows that the AMD processor's multithread score of 45,231 is substantially higher than what a 6-core, 12-thread part would typically produce, though the Intel part's own benchmark numbers are absent from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in every benchmark category where data exists. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a clear advantage in parallel workloads. The multithread score of 45,231 and the integer math score of 152,414 demonstrate strong scaling across many threads. The data compression score of 554,760 is particularly high, indicating efficient use of the large shared L3 cache and high memory bandwidth.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins only in specifications that do not directly translate to recorded benchmark performance. It boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the AMD part's 5.00 GHz. It also uses a smaller 6-core, 12-thread design, which may appeal to scenarios where lower thread counts are sufficient and higher per-core clocks are prioritized. However, without benchmark scores in the database, any performance advantage remains unquantified.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records a score of 3,927. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is competitive with desktop processors in the same frequency range. The Intel part's 5.20 GHz boost clock could theoretically provide a small single-thread edge, but the absence of recorded scores prevents confirmation.

In memory-intensive workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage is substantial and directly supports its high data compression and encryption scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes a Radeon 8060S integrated graphics solution. The Intel Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the Radeon 8060S is positioned for higher graphics throughput. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part.

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 at TSMC. The die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet-based design with two compute dies. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a monolithic die size of 215 mm².

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's 64 MB L3 cache is nearly three times larger than the Intel part's 24 MB, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part's Gen 4 implementation is still substantial for most workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation with the Zen 5 Strix Halo codename. The Intel Core i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The AMD part is classified as mobile, while the Intel part is classified as desktop. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 3.30 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for the AMD part and 5.20 GHz for the Intel part.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 55 W, and the Intel part is rated at 65 W. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. Die sizes are 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part.

L2 cache per core is 1 MB for the AMD part and 1.25 MB for the Intel part. L3 cache is 64 MB shared for the AMD part and 24 MB shared for the Intel part. Memory support is LPDDR5X for the AMD part and DDR4, DDR5 for the Intel part. Memory bus is quad-channel for the AMD part and dual-channel for the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is 256.0 GB/s for the AMD part, with no figure recorded for the Intel part.

PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the AMD part and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part. Market segments are mobile for the AMD part and desktop for the Intel part. Release dates are 2026-01-05 for the AMD part and 2024-06-30 for the Intel part. The AMD part has a 96th percentile ranking, while the Intel part has a 50th percentile ranking. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 90,541, while the Intel part has no recorded average.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 averages 90,541. The Intel Xeon 654 averages 90,717 and trails by 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX averages 91,199 and trails by 0.7 percent. The Intel Xeon w7-2575X averages 88,172 and trails by 2.7 percent. The Intel Xeon 6736P averages 87,864 and trails by 3.0 percent.

Q: What is the multithreaded performance of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45,231 in the PassMark multithread test. This score reflects its 12-core, 24-thread configuration and places it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501E have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501E. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part also has a 64 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part uses a chiplet design with 2x 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel part uses a monolithic 215 mm² die.