AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clearly defined roles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i9-14901E takes 3 wins. The AMD part dominates every multi-threaded and compute-heavy workload in the Passmark suite, with its largest margins coming in extended instruction throughput, data compression, and prime number generation. The Intel part counters with wins in single-thread performance and physics simulation, which are the classic indicators of high-frequency responsiveness.

For workloads that rely on parallel execution across many threads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is the clear leader. Its multithread score of 45231 versus 30298 for the Intel part is a 49.3% advantage, and that gap widens further in specific workloads. Data compression shows the AMD part at 554760 against 288777, a 92.1% delta. Extended instructions score 45666 against 17249, a 164.7% margin that represents the single largest difference in the entire comparison. Integer math also favors the AMD part at 152414 versus 112736, a 35.2% lead. Floating point math gives the AMD part 99548 versus 81089, a 22.8% edge. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 59487 versus 39138, a 52% margin. Data encryption favors AMD at 27784 versus 18571, a 49.6% difference, and prime number finding favors AMD at 320 versus 189, a 69.3% gap.

The Intel Core i9-14901E claims its territory in lightly threaded and latency-sensitive tasks. Single-thread performance sits at 4354 versus 3927 for the AMD part, a 9.8% advantage for Intel. Physics simulation shows Intel at 3041 versus 2887, a 5.1% edge. These two wins, while smaller in magnitude than AMD's margins, indicate that the Intel part carries a meaningful frequency advantage in workloads that cannot scale across many cores. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz against 5.00 GHz for the AMD part supports this pattern.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story about overall positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 records an average benchmark score of 90541 and sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901E records 37911 and sits at the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 654 at 90717 (a 0.2% gap), the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91199 (a 0.7% gap), the Intel Xeon w7-2575X at 88172 (2.7% behind), and the Intel Xeon 6736P at 87864 (3% behind). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (a 0% gap), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.3% behind).

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 a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI Max generation, while the Intel part is a Core 14th Gen product from the Raptor Lake Refresh family.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This 4-core and 8-thread advantage explains much of the AMD part's multi-threaded dominance. The AMD part operates at a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part operates at a lower base clock of 2.80 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The higher boost clock aligns with the Intel part's single-thread wins.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 pool (64 MB versus 36 MB) likely contributes to its strong data compression and encryption results. The Intel part's double-sized L2 per core (2 MB versus 1 MB) helps its latency-sensitive single-thread behavior.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part carries a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part targets the desktop market segment on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released on 2026-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. Both parts are locked multipliers, and both remain in active production.

Die size and process details show a significant manufacturing gap. The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size described as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part uses a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD part's smaller, more advanced process nodes allow greater transistor density per unit area. The TDP values reflect different power envelopes: the AMD part is rated at 55 W, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E records a single-thread score of 4354, which is 9.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392's score of 3927.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45231 in the multithread test, 49.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-14901E's 30298.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The extended instructions test shows the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 at 45666 versus 17249 for the Intel Core i9-14901E, a 164.7% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus.

Q: How do their overall percentile rankings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 90541. The Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile with an average benchmark score of 37911.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| 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 i9 (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) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8060S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The extended instructions test delivers the most decisive result. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 45666, while the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 17249. The 164.7% delta is the largest margin in the entire comparison and reflects the AMD part's superior execution of advanced instruction sets.

Data compression shows a similarly lopsided outcome. The AMD part scores 554760, nearly double the Intel part's 288777. The 92.1% advantage makes this the second-largest margin. Prime number finding follows the same pattern, with AMD at 320 and Intel at 189, a 69.3% gap. Random string sorting gives AMD 59487 against 39138, a 52% margin. Data encryption gives AMD 27784 against 18571, a 49.6% gap. The multithread test gives AMD 45231 against 30298, a 49.3% margin. Integer math gives AMD 152414 against 112736, a 35.2% edge. Floating point math gives AMD 99548 against 81089, a 22.8% lead.

The Intel Core i9-14901E takes its two wins with narrower margins. Single-thread performance gives Intel 4354 against AMD's 3927, a 9.8% advantage. Physics gives Intel 3041 against AMD's 2887, a 5.1% edge. Both of these wins align with the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz for the AMD part.

The overall benchmark average reinforces the split. The AMD part's average of 90541 places it in the 96th percentile, while the Intel part's average of 37911 places it in the 86th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 654, scores 90717 and trails by only 0.2%, indicating that the AMD part sits in a performance class populated by server-grade silicon. The Intel part's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, scores 37904 and matches it almost exactly. The Intel Core i9-14901E therefore competes in a different performance tier altogether, despite its strong single-thread showing.