AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 across all available benchmark tests. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so no direct head-to-head comparison can be made from measured results. What can be assessed is the AMD processor's standing against its nearest competitors, which provides context for how it performs in absolute terms.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a single-core score of 2044. Its Geekbench results show 20992 for multi-core and 2464 for single-core. The Passmark suite adds further detail: multi-thread performance scores 54934, single-thread scores 4147, integer math reaches 200665, and floating-point math hits 128682. Data compression scores 690650, encryption scores 35455, extended instructions score 56346, prime number finding scores 303, physics scores 3481, and random string sorting scores 76177.

The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 77740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX with an average score of 76513, which is 1.6 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76492, also 1.6 percent lower. The Intel Core i9-14900K scores 79097, which is 1.7 percent higher than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 76212, 2 percent lower. These numbers indicate the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits in a tight competitive band among high-end processors, with the i9-14900K being the only one of its nearest four rivals to outscore it, and only by a narrow margin.

For the Intel Core i5-14501E, the database contains no benchmark entries, no average score, and no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile baseline. The absence of recorded measurements means no performance verdict can be drawn from direct testing data for this processor.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins in every measured benchmark category available in the database. Its 16 cores and 32 threads provide substantial multi-threaded throughput, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and the Passmark multi-thread score of 54934. The Geekbench multi-core score of 20992 reinforces this pattern. For single-threaded workloads, the processor still performs strongly with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2464.

The specialized Passmark tests show strengths across diverse instruction types. Integer math at 200665 and floating-point math at 128682 indicate balanced arithmetic capability. Data compression at 690650 and random string sorting at 76177 suggest strong memory and cache handling for data movement tasks. Encryption at 35455 and extended instructions at 56346 cover security and SIMD-style workloads. Physics simulation scores 3481, which reflects multi-threaded physics engine performance.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. The database shows its cores, threads, clocks, and architecture, but without measured scores, there is no basis to claim any workload advantage. The processor does have a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz compared to 3.00 GHz on the AMD part, and a slightly higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, but clock speed alone does not translate into a confirmed win without benchmark evidence.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically correlates with transistor density and power efficiency, though the database does not list transistor counts for either chip.

The die size differs significantly. The AMD processor has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor has a single die of 215 mm². The AMD chip's dual-die design is smaller in total area at roughly 141.2 mm² combined, though the database lists the die size as two separate dies.

Cache configurations differ in several ways. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core, a slightly larger allocation. The L3 cache shows a major difference: the AMD processor has 64 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 24 MB shared. This gives the AMD part more than double the last-level cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which is a newer generation but the same lane count.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes Radeon 8060S graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU.

The market segments differ: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core i5-14501E is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The TDP values differ, with the AMD part rated at 55 and the Intel part at 65, though the database does not specify the unit (the numbers appear as recorded values). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Production status for both is Active. The AMD processor was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501E ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 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 |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 24 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 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001099 | Q49HSRNJM |

The Verdict

The data supports a clear recommendation for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for any workload that benefits from multi-threaded performance. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, produce measured scores that place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314, Geekbench multi-core score of 20992, and Passmark multi-thread score of 54934 all confirm strong parallel processing capability. Its single-thread scores are also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2044 and Geekbench single-core at 2464.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which prevents any data-driven performance assessment. Its specifications show 6 cores and 12 threads, a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and a dual-channel memory bus, all of which indicate a lower multi-threaded capacity compared to the AMD part. Its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, along with PCIe Gen 5 support, are features that may matter in specific scenarios, but without benchmark measurements, no performance advantage can be confirmed.

For users choosing between these two processors based on the available data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the only option with verified performance results. The 95th percentile ranking and the competitive positioning against the Intel Core i9-14900K, which scores only 1.7 percent higher on average, demonstrate that the AMD part delivers near-flagship performance. The Intel Core i5-14501E remains an unmeasured entity in the database, and its 50th percentile baseline offers no evidence of competitive performance. The verdict from the recorded data: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the stronger choice for measured multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E cannot be evaluated beyond its specification sheet.