AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part doubles the core count and thread count of the Intel part.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 35,314 versus 18,161 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 94.4% advantage for AMD. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads 5,463 to 1,830, a 198.5% margin.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with 2,564 points against 2,044 for AMD, a 20.3% advantage. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads with 316 points versus 258 for Intel, a 22.5% margin.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth capability of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,740. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 5,253.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It uses two chiplets with a combined die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

The AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a TDP of 55, whereas the Intel chip has a higher TDP of 65.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is the major split: AMD provides 64 MB shared, while Intel provides 20 MB shared.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses LPDDR5X exclusively on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor: AMD includes Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 4 (16 lanes CPU only), while Intel supports PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows four head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins three of the four, while the Intel Core i5-14401E wins one.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core. AMD scores 5,463 against 1,830 for Intel, a 198.5% delta. This is more than a doubling of performance. The 16-core Zen 5 design with 32 threads simply overwhelms the 6-core, 12-thread Raptor Lake part in heavily threaded rendering.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a similar but slightly narrower story. AMD scores 35,314 versus 18,161 for Intel, a 94.4% advantage. The absolute margin is 17,153 points, indicating that the AMD part maintains its multi-threaded dominance across different rendering workloads.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD takes a narrower win: 316 points versus 258 for Intel, a 22.5% delta. This is notable because single-core performance is often considered an Intel stronghold in this generation, yet the Zen 5 core at 5.10 GHz boost clock outpaces the Raptor Lake core at 4.70 GHz.

The Intel Core i5-14401E claims its only victory in Cinebench R23 single-core. Intel scores 2,564 against AMD's 2,044, a 20.3% advantage for Intel. This result is curious given the R15 single-core outcome. The discrepancy suggests that the two benchmarks weight different aspects of single-threaded execution, and the Raptor Lake core responds better to the R23 workload's instruction mix.

The overall benchmark score data reinforces AMD's position. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 77,740, placing it among the top 5% of all CPUs. The Intel part's average is 5,253, placing it in the 60th percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (1.6% lower average score), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (1.6% lower), Intel Core i9-14900K (1.7% higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (2.0% lower). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% lower), Intel Core i7-11700B (0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-10850K (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i5-13400T (0.8% higher).

# The Verdict

The data indicates a decisive overall performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Its 95th percentile ranking, combined with an average benchmark score of 77,740, places it in a completely different performance class than the Intel Core i5-14401E at the 60th percentile with 5,253.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part is the clear choice. The 198.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 94.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core demonstrate that the 16-core, 32-thread design provides roughly double the rendering throughput in some tests. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth supports this core count effectively.

The Intel part retains a single-core edge in Cinebench R23, where its 2,564 score beats AMD's 2,044 by 20.3%. This could matter for lightly threaded legacy applications or workloads that respond strongly to the Raptor Lake core design. However, the AMD part wins the other single-core test, making the Intel advantage workload-dependent rather than universal.

The Intel Core i5-14401E also offers PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, which the AMD part lacks (it uses PCIe Gen 4). This makes the Intel platform more future-proof for storage or GPU bandwidth if the ecosystem leverages Gen 5. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility in platform configuration.

The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. This segment difference matters for system builders choosing between a compact mobile platform and a traditional desktop socket.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 | 65 |

| 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 | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 20 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 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001099 | Q49JSRNJS |

# Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins decisively in multi-threaded rendering workloads. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 198.5% lead, and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 94.4% lead. The 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth combine to deliver approximately double the multi-threaded throughput of the Intel part in one test and nearly double in another. Applications that scale across cores, such as video rendering, 3D simulation, scientific computing, and data compression, will favor the AMD part. The Passmark data compression score of 690,650 and multithread score of 54,934 further indicate strong parallel workload performance.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in one specific single-threaded scenario: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2,564 versus 2,044 for AMD, a 20.3% advantage. This suggests that certain lightly threaded applications that stress the exact instruction mix of R23 may run faster on the Intel part. The higher single-core clock behavior of Raptor Lake, combined with 1.25 MB L2 per core, may contribute to this result. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, which could benefit workloads requiring high-bandwidth connectivity to GPUs or NVMe storage, provided the rest of the platform supports it.

However, the AMD part counters with a Cinebench R15 single-core win of 316 versus 258, a 22.5% margin. This means the single-threaded leadership is not consistent across benchmarks. The AMD part's boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds Intel's 4.70 GHz, which helps explain its single-core advantage in the R15 test.

For system integration, the Intel part offers DDR4 and DDR5 memory compatibility, which may simplify upgrades for existing DDR4 platforms. The AMD part requires LPDDR5X, limiting memory choices but providing higher bandwidth. The AMD part's mobile segment designation suggests it targets laptops or compact systems, while the Intel part targets desktop builds on Socket 1700.

The benchmark data gives AMD three wins and Intel one win in direct comparisons. The average benchmark score gap, 77,740 versus 5,253, positions the AMD part as a high-end processor and the Intel part as a mid-range desktop option. The percentile rankings, 95 versus 60, confirm this separation. Users requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput should select the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Users needing a desktop processor with PCIe Gen 5 support and a single-core edge in specific workloads may consider the Intel Core i5-14401E.