AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i9-14900F is decisively one-sided. Across the eleven recorded shared tests, the Intel part claims nine victories, while the AMD processor takes two. The narrowest margin of the entire comparison occurs in the PassMark physics test, where Intel wins by only 0.4% (2887 versus 2899), a statistical tie that indicates both processors deliver nearly identical performance in that specific workload.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 secures its largest win in the PassMark extended instructions test, scoring 45666 against Intel's 31084, a 46.9% advantage. This is the single most significant performance gap in either direction across the entire head-to-head set. The AMD processor also wins the PassMark find prime numbers test by a substantial 53.1% margin (320 versus 209), demonstrating a clear strength in integer-heavy, branch-intensive mathematical workloads.

The Intel Core i9-14900F, however, dominates the remaining categories. The largest Intel win comes in the PassMark data encryption test, where it scores 34644 versus the AMD's 27784, a 19.8% lead. The single-threaded PassMark results also favor Intel by 12.8% (4506 versus 3927), which matters for applications that rely on per-core responsiveness. The floating point math test shows Intel ahead by 16.7% (119550 versus 99548), and the integer math test shows Intel ahead by 13.9% (177066 versus 152414). In the PassMark multithread test, Intel wins by 2.8% (46532 versus 45231), a modest margin given that the Intel part has twice the core count. The data compression test is close, with Intel ahead by just 1.7% (564207 versus 554760). The random string sorting test also favors Intel by 6.7% (63728 versus 59487).

The database's average benchmark score field tells a different story than the head-to-head wins. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average score of 90541, while the Intel Core i9-14900F records 60008. This discrepancy arises because the average score incorporates a broader set of benchmarks beyond the shared tests, including Cinebench and Geekbench scores recorded only for the Intel part. The AMD processor's percentile ranking among all CPUs sits at 96, while the Intel processor sits at 92. The nearest rival data confirms the AMD's positioning: it trails the Intel Xeon 654 by 0.2% (90717 average score), trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX by 0.7% (91199), and leads the Intel Xeon w7-2575X by 2.7% (88172) and the Intel Xeon 6736P by 3.0% (87864). The Intel Core i9-14900F's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60099 average score, 0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60104, 0.2% ahead), and the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (60572, 0.9% ahead), while it leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D by 0.6% (59641).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 uses the Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo codename) built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i9-14900F uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename) built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a more advanced lithography, which helps explain its higher base clock of 3.20 GHz despite a 55 W TDP, against the Intel part's 2.00 GHz base clock at 65 W TDP. The boost clocks reverse the picture: Intel reaches 5.80 GHz, while AMD reaches 5.00 GHz.

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD processor provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Both use the same L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel allocates 2 MB per core. The L3 cache favors AMD heavily, with 64 MB shared versus Intel's 36 MB shared.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14900F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics situation is a major divergence. The AMD part includes a Radeon 8060S iGPU, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment, using the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor targets desktops, using Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ by roughly two years: the AMD part launched on 2026-01-05, while the Intel part launched on 2024-01-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $524; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-threaded PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 4506 in the PassMark single thread test, which is 12.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392's score of 3927.

Q: How does the AMD processor's extended instructions performance compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45666 in PassMark extended instructions, a 46.9% advantage over the Intel Core i9-14900F's 31084.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14900F has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel processor have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-14900F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 includes a Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has an average benchmark score of 90541, compared to the Intel Core i9-14900F's 60008, though this aggregate includes different benchmark sets for each part.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload requirements. The Intel Core i9-14900F wins nine of the eleven shared head-to-head tests, including all of the encryption, math, sorting, and single-thread categories. For users prioritizing raw throughput in string sorting, encryption, integer math, or floating point math, the Intel part is the stronger choice based on the recorded deltas. The multithread score also favors Intel by 2.8%, despite the core count advantage, which indicates the Intel part scales its 24 cores effectively in that workload.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins the extended instructions test by 46.9% and the find prime numbers test by 53.1%, establishing a clear niche for specialized instruction execution and prime-number workloads. Its average benchmark score of 90541, compared to Intel's 60008, suggests that in the broader database context, the AMD part sits in a higher performance tier relative to its own peer group. The AMD part's 96th percentile ranking versus Intel's 92nd percentile reinforces this positioning.

The architecture differences also carry practical consequences. The AMD processor's integrated Radeon 8060S GPU means it can handle graphics workloads without a discrete card, while the Intel processor requires one. The AMD part's quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth offers a memory bandwidth advantage over Intel's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup, though the Intel part's 5.80 GHz boost clock and larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB) support its single-thread performance lead.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core i9-14900F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Threads | 24 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| 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) | 36 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 | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-05 | 2024-01-07 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001979 | SRN3W |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900F wins in data encryption (19.8% ahead), floating point math (16.7% ahead), integer math (13.9% ahead), single-thread performance (12.8% ahead), random string sorting (6.7% ahead), multithread performance (2.8% ahead), data compression (1.7% ahead), and physics (0.4% ahead). These categories cover most mainstream productivity tasks, compression workloads, and general-purpose computing. The Intel part's 24 cores, 32 threads, and 5.80 GHz boost clock support this spread of victories.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins in extended instructions (46.9% ahead) and find prime numbers (53.1% ahead). These two wins indicate specialized strengths in executing extended instruction sets and handling prime-number calculations, which can matter for specific scientific, cryptographic, or mathematical applications. The AMD part's 64 MB L3 cache, 4 nm process, and 256.0 GB/s quad-channel memory bandwidth provide the architectural foundation for these results. For workloads that map to those two test categories, the AMD processor delivers a decisive performance edge. For everything else in the shared benchmark set, the Intel processor leads.