AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 across all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core i7-14701TE failing to claim a single win. The most dramatic margin appears in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 45,666 against Intel's 14,354, a 218.1% advantage. This test typically exercises AVX-512 and similar wide vector workloads, and the result indicates the Zen 5 architecture handles these operations with far greater throughput than Raptor Lake.

The multithreaded PassMark score of 45,231 for AMD versus 20,042 for Intel reflects a 125.7% lead, which aligns with the core and thread disparity: 12 cores and 24 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads. Data compression shows a similar gap, with AMD at 554,760 and Intel at 220,520, a 151.6% difference. This workload benefits from both raw core count and the larger 64 MB L3 cache, which reduces memory traffic during compression operations.

Random string sorting delivers one of the larger proportional margins at 161.4%, with scores of 59,487 and 22,760 respectively. This test is sensitive to memory latency and cache hierarchy, and the AMD platform's quad-channel LPDDR5X at 256.0 GB/s bandwidth clearly outperforms Intel's dual-channel setup, even though the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD advantage in integer math sits at 131.7%, with 152,414 versus 65,792, while floating-point math shows a 98.2% edge (99,548 against 50,219).

Encryption workloads favor AMD by 137.5%, scoring 27,784 versus 11,699, likely reflecting the Zen 5 core's dedicated cryptographic instructions. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to branch prediction and integer division, gives AMD a 123.8% lead (320 versus 143). The physics test, which simulates rigid body dynamics, shows the narrowest margin at 55.2%, with AMD at 2,887 and Intel at 1,860. Even here, the AMD part nearly doubles the Intel score.

Single-thread performance is the most competitive category. AMD's PassMark single-thread score of 3,927 beats Intel's 2,637 by 48.9%. This is notable because the Intel chip boosts to 5.20 GHz, higher than AMD's 5.00 GHz, yet the AMD core still delivers superior per-thread throughput. The Zen 5 microarchitecture's higher instructions-per-clock more than compensates for the 0.20 GHz clock deficit.

The average benchmark score places AMD at 90,541, which corresponds to the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Intel's average of 26,013 lands at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Xeon 654 (delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (delta -0.7%), Intel Xeon w7-2575X (delta +2.7%), and Intel Xeon 6736P (delta +3.0%). For Intel, the closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (delta +0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (delta +0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (delta -0.7%). These deltas indicate the Intel i7-14701TE sits in a crowded mid-range segment, while the AMD part edges toward workstation-class performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45,231 in PassMark multithread, which is 125.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 20,042.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD part records a PassMark single-thread score of 3,927 versus Intel's 2,637, giving AMD a 48.9% advantage despite Intel's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to AMD's 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90,541, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013. The AMD part ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip ranks in the 78th.

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses a quad-channel memory bus with LPDDR5X support and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a dual-channel bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5, with no recorded bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

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 i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which contributes to the AMD part's higher transistor density and potentially better power efficiency.

Die size reveals a substantial difference in physical implementation. The AMD chip has a die size listed as "2x 70.6 mm²", indicating a chiplet design with two dies. The Intel processor uses a monolithic die of 257 mm². This structural difference affects manufacturing yields and thermal density. The AMD chiplet approach allows more flexible binning and potentially lower costs at scale, though the database does not record transistor counts for either part.

Core configurations differ markedly. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, all based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads, but the Raptor Lake architecture traditionally uses a hybrid design. However, the database does not specify a performance-core/efficiency-core split for the i7-14701TE, so the analysis must rely on the recorded core and thread counts alone. The AMD part's 12-core, 24-thread configuration gives it a 50% advantage in core count and a 50% advantage in thread count.

Cache hierarchies show different strategies. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel provides 2 MB per core. This gives each Intel core a larger private cache, which can help with latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads. However, AMD's shared L3 cache of 64 MB dwarfs Intel's 33 MB, providing a large pool of high-speed storage for multi-threaded applications that share data. The L2 advantage for Intel is per-core, while the L3 advantage for AMD is system-wide.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the database records no bandwidth figure for it. The quad-channel configuration on AMD likely explains its strong performance in bandwidth-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting, where the 151.6% and 161.4% margins respectively exceed what core count alone would predict.

PCIe support differs by generation and lanes. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe Gen 5 interface offers double the bandwidth per lane compared to Gen 4, which matters for GPU and NVMe connectivity. However, the AMD platform compensates with its integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Both integrated GPUs serve different segments, with the Radeon 8060S positioned as a more capable graphics solution for mobile workloads.

Socket and market segment further differentiate the parts. AMD uses the FP11 socket and targets the mobile market segment, while Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop. The AMD part was released on 2026-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. Both carry active production status, and both have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The process node, die size, and memory architecture differences all point to AMD pursuing maximum bandwidth and core density for mobile compute, while Intel maintains a desktop-oriented design with higher clock speeds and PCIe Gen 5 support.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture for raw performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins all 11 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 48.9% in single-thread to 218.1% in extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 90,541 places it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 26,013 average places it at the 78th percentile. For any application that relies on multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part delivers more than double the performance in several key workloads.

The Intel part retains a few structural advantages. It boosts to 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, and it provides 2 MB of L2 cache per core against AMD's 1 MB. It also uses PCIe Gen 5 rather than Gen 4. However, these advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. Even in single-thread tests, where the clock speed should favor Intel, AMD leads by 48.9%. The data indicates that Zen 5's architectural efficiency overcomes Raptor Lake's clock and L2 advantages.

The market segments differ, which tempers direct comparison. The AMD part targets mobile with a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory subsystem and a more capable integrated GPU. The Intel part targets desktop with a dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 5 support. A system builder choosing between the two should weigh the mobile versus desktop form factor first. For mobile workloads where bandwidth and core count matter, the AMD part is the clear choice. For desktop systems requiring PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part offers that interface, though the performance data shows it will trail in compute-heavy tasks.

The nearest rival data reinforces the positioning. AMD's closest competitors are workstation-class Xeon parts, with deltas under 3%. Intel's closest competitors are mid-range Ryzen mobile and desktop parts, with deltas under 1%. This places the two processors in different performance tiers despite their proximity in release timing. The AMD part competes with server-class silicon, while the Intel part competes with mainstream mobile processors. The recorded data does not support a scenario where the Intel i7-14701TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 in any tested workload.

Specification Differences

Cores and Threads: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock Speeds: AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W. Intel is rated at 45 W.

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm (TSMC). Intel uses 10 nm (Intel).

Die Size: AMD uses "2x 70.6 mm²" (chiplet design). Intel uses 257 mm² (monolithic).

L2 Cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core. Intel provides 2 MB per core.

L3 Cache: AMD provides 64 MB shared. Intel provides 33 MB shared.

Memory Support: AMD uses LPDDR5X. Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Bus: AMD uses quad-channel. Intel uses dual-channel.

Memory Bandwidth: AMD records 256.0 GB/s. Intel has no recorded bandwidth.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel provides Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated Graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8060S. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Market Segment: AMD is mobile. Intel is desktop.

Release Date: AMD released on 2026-01-05. Intel released on 2024-06-30.

Part Number: AMD is 100-000001979. Intel is Q49GSRNJL.

Multiplier Unlocked: Both are locked (false).

ECC Memory: Both support ECC (true).