AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i7-14700F across eleven PassMark workloads. AMD takes six wins, Intel takes five, and the margins vary from narrow to decisive.

The largest advantage belongs to the AMD processor in extended instructions, where it scores 45666 against Intel's 28564, a lead of 59.9%. This is the single biggest delta recorded in either direction and indicates a substantial difference in SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. The prime number test shows an even larger relative gap, with AMD scoring 320 versus 176, a delta of 81.8%. Both results point to AMD's architecture handling compute-heavy, repetitive workloads with far greater efficiency.

Intel's strongest counter is in single-thread performance. The Core i7-14700F scores 4257 in PassMark single-thread versus AMD's 3927, a 7.8% advantage. That same delta appears in the duplicate singlethread entry, confirming consistency. Intel also wins floating point math, scoring 107005 against AMD's 99548, a 7% edge. Integer math goes to Intel by a slimmer margin, 155808 versus 152414, a 2.2% difference. Data encryption is another Intel win, 30144 versus 27784, also a 7.8% margin.

AMD's remaining wins are spread across multi-threaded and memory-sensitive tests. The multithread score is 45231 for AMD versus 41317 for Intel, a 9.5% lead. Physics favors AMD by 17.6%, with scores of 2887 and 2455. Data compression goes to AMD at 554760 versus 505885, a 9.7% margin. Random string sorting is closer, 59487 versus 55918, a 6.4% lead for AMD.

The average benchmark score for AMD sits at 90541, while Intel's average is 53620. That aggregate gap is heavily influenced by the compression test, which dominates the average due to its scale. AMD's percentile rank among all CPUs is 96, while Intel sits at 91. Both processors are high performers, but the distribution of wins shows different strengths.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 dominates tests that reward parallel instruction execution and memory bandwidth. The extended instructions result, 59.9% ahead of Intel, and the prime number result, 81.8% ahead, are the clearest signals. These workloads scale with the ability to issue many operations per cycle. The physics test, 17.6% ahead, reinforces this pattern, as physics simulations typically rely on floating point throughput and memory access patterns. Data compression and random string sorting are both memory-latency and cache-sensitive, and AMD leads both by 9.7% and 6.4% respectively. The multithread result, 9.5% ahead, shows that AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads, despite the lower core count, hold up well against Intel's 20 cores and 28 threads in an aggregate workload.

Intel Core i7-14700F wins where single-core efficiency and raw clock speed matter. The single-thread score of 4257 versus 3927 is a 7.8% edge, and it repeats in the singlethread entry. Floating point math goes to Intel by 7%, indicating that for pure FP arithmetic without the extended instructions workload, Intel's cores are faster per-thread. Integer math is nearly even, with Intel ahead by 2.2%. The encryption test, 7.8% ahead, likely benefits from Intel's per-core AES-NI throughput. These wins suggest Intel is the stronger choice for lightly threaded applications where single-core speed is the limiting factor.

The benchmark split is not a clean generational or core-count story. AMD wins six tests, Intel wins five. The margins on AMD's biggest wins are larger than the margins on Intel's biggest wins. The average benchmark score difference, 90541 versus 53620, is driven by the compression test's scale, but it does indicate that in the recorded PassMark suite, AMD's overall throughput is higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Halo codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a monolithic die of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel has 20 cores and 28 threads. Both support simultaneous multithreading, but Intel's hybrid core arrangement, which includes both performance and efficiency cores, is not explicitly broken out in the data. The base clock for AMD is 3.20 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel's base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. Intel's lower base clock and higher boost clock reflect a different power delivery strategy.

Cache layouts diverge. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD lists 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel lists 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a significant difference: AMD has 64 MB shared, Intel has 33 MB shared. AMD's larger L3 is nearly double Intel's, which helps explain the compression and string sorting wins. The L2 per core differences suggest Intel dedicates more mid-level cache per core, but AMD compensates with a much larger pool of shared L3.

Memory support differs by generation and channel count. AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and a peak bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for Intel. The memory bandwidth advantage for AMD is substantial and likely contributes to the multithread and data-heavy wins. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generation differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's PCIe is two generations newer, which matters for storage and GPU bandwidth in a desktop context. AMD compensates with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, while Intel has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP11, which is a mobile platform. Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The market segments reflect this: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The TDP values are 55 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel, though these numbers represent different power reporting conventions across mobile and desktop parts.

Production status is Active for both. Release dates differ by roughly two years: Intel launched on 2024-01-07, AMD on 2026-01-05. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $359. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4257 in PassMark single-thread, which is 7.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392's 3927.

Q: How much larger is AMD's L3 cache?

A: AMD has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while Intel has 33 MB. AMD's L3 is 31 MB larger.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus; no bandwidth number is recorded for Intel.

Q: Which processor wins the extended instructions test?

A: AMD wins with a score of 45666 versus Intel's 28564, a 59.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 12, Intel 20
• Threads: AMD 24, Intel 28
• Base clock: AMD 3.20 GHz, Intel 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.00 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 55, Intel 65
• 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 i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: 2x 70.6 mm², 257 mm²
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 64 MB shared, 33 MB shared
• Memory support: LPDDR5X, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bus: Quad-channel, Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s, not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 8060S, N/A
• Market segment: Mobile, Desktop
• Release date: 2026-01-05, 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: not recorded, $359
• Part number: 100-000001979, SRN3Z

The Verdict

The data indicates two different usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 delivers higher aggregate throughput in the recorded PassMark suite, with an average score of 90541 versus 53620 for Intel. It wins six of eleven head-to-head tests, and its largest wins are substantial: 59.9% in extended instructions, 81.8% in prime numbers, and 17.6% in physics. The 64 MB L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X bandwidth explain much of this advantage. The 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus Intel's 91st, reinforces the overall positioning. The mobile platform designation and 55 watt TDP suggest this is a processor designed for high-throughput portable systems.

The Intel Core i7-14700F is the faster single-threaded processor. Its 4257 single-thread score beats AMD by 7.8%. It also wins floating point math by 7%, integer math by 2.2%, and data encryption by 7.8%. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and 20 core count give it an edge in lightly threaded workloads and in tasks that depend on per-core frequency. The desktop Socket 1700 platform and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes make it a conventional desktop part with modern expansion capability. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required.

The choice between the two depends on the workload mix. For multi-threaded compute, memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, and workloads that use extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has the recorded advantage. For single-thread responsiveness, floating point arithmetic, and encryption, the Intel Core i7-14700F leads. The core count difference, 12 versus 20, does not translate into a clean win for Intel in multithread, where AMD leads by 9.5%. The architecture differences, including process node, cache size, and memory channels, align with the observed benchmark outcomes. The processor with the higher percentile rank and higher average score is AMD. The processor with the higher single-thread and per-core scores is Intel.