AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE represent two fundamentally different approaches to processor design, separated by market segment, architecture, and capability. The data in the database shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the AMD part dominating nearly every recorded benchmark. The Intel chip, however, holds a single but notable victory in one specific workload.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark distribution is overwhelmingly one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 records 14 wins out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE manages only a single win. This split defines the use-case differentiation: the AMD processor is built for sustained, heavy, multi-threaded throughput, while the Intel chip shows a narrow advantage in lightly-threaded, high-frequency tasks.

The AMD part wins decisively in all multi-core and compute-intensive workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 35314 against 17035 for the Intel chip, a 107.3% advantage. This pattern repeats across PassMark tests: floating point math (128682 vs 50219, a 156.2% delta), integer math (200665 vs 65792, a 205% delta), and extended instructions (56346 vs 14354, a 292.5% delta). The largest single margin is in extended instructions, where the AMD processor nearly quadruples the Intel result. For data compression, the AMD scores 690650 versus 220520, a 213.2% gap. Encryption follows at 35455 versus 11699, a 203.1% delta. Random string sorting shows a 234.7% delta (76177 vs 22760), and the find prime numbers test shows a 111.9% delta (303 vs 143).

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2405 against the AMD's 2044. This represents a 15% advantage for Intel in that specific test. This is the only benchmark where the Intel chip leads. Notably, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part wins with 316 against 242, a 30.6% delta, showing that the Intel single-core win does not extend across all single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread also goes to AMD (4147 vs 2637, a 57.3% delta). The data indicates that the Intel chip's single-core win in R23 is an outlier rather than a consistent strength. The AMD processor's overall percentile ranking of 95 versus Intel's 78 reinforces the broad performance gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip features a dual-die design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip uses a monolithic die of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 2 MB per core. L3 cache heavily favors AMD, with 64 MB shared versus Intel's 33 MB shared.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770. The market segments are distinct: AMD targets Mobile, Intel targets Desktop. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part releases on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip releases on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395's 5.10 GHz boost clock.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor records a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s on a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel processor uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins with a score of 35314 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 17035, a 107.3% delta.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 2405 against the AMD's 2044, a 15% advantage.

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 55 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

The architecture and process node differ: AMD uses Zen 5 on 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses Raptor Lake on 10 nm Intel. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB per core L2 and 64 MB shared L3, Intel has 2 MB per core L2 and 33 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support shows a split: AMD uses LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. Both support ECC. PCIe generations differ: AMD is Gen 4, Intel is Gen 5, both with 16 lanes CPU only. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The socket is FP11 for AMD and Socket 1700 for Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel. Both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the largest headline gap. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 35314, more than double the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 17035. The delta is 107.3%. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD leads 5463 to 1716, a 218.4% delta, which is the second-largest margin in the head-to-head set.

The single-core comparison is split. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip wins 2405 to 2044, a 15% delta in favor of Intel. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip wins 316 to 242, a 30.6% delta. PassMark single-thread also favors AMD, with 4147 versus 2637, a 57.3% delta. The data shows that the Intel single-core advantage is specific to the R23 workload and does not generalize.

PassMark results heavily favor AMD across the board. The extended instructions test shows AMD at 56346 versus Intel's 14354, a 292.5% delta, the largest in the entire dataset. Random string sorting shows AMD at 76177 versus 22760, a 234.7% delta. Data compression shows 690650 versus 220520, a 213.2% delta. Integer math shows 200665 versus 65792, a 205% delta. Data encryption shows 35455 versus 11699, a 203.1% delta. Floating point math shows 128682 versus 50219, a 156.2% delta. Multithread shows 54934 versus 20042, a 174.1% delta. Physics shows 3481 versus 1860, an 87.2% delta. Find prime numbers shows 303 versus 143, a 111.9% delta.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects the overall gap. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 records an average benchmark score of 77740, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE records 26013. The AMD percentile rank is 95 versus Intel's 78. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (delta 1.6%), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (delta 1.6%), Intel Core i9-14900K (delta -1.7%), and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (delta 2%). The Intel part's nearest rivals include 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 rivalry data positions the AMD chip among high-end desktop and workstation-class processors, while the Intel chip sits among mid-range mobile and desktop parts.