AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark data shows a clear overall winner in raw compute: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 takes 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only 2. The margin is substantial in several workloads. In single-thread performance, the AMD part scores 3995 against Intel's 2637, a 51.5% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison outside of extended instruction throughput. The AMD chip also dominates integer math with a 21.3% lead (79789 vs 65792), and multithread performance shows a 21% advantage (24244 vs 20042). Data compression heavily favors AMD: 293595 vs 220520, a 33.1% gap. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 36.9% (31153 vs 22760). Extended instructions show the most lopsided result: AMD scores 24333 against Intel's 14354, a 69.5% difference. Data encryption also goes AMD's way by 24% (14502 vs 11699), and floating-point math is closer but still AMD-favorable at 5.7% (53084 vs 50219).

Intel's two wins are specific and meaningful. Prime number finding shows the Intel part at 143 versus AMD's 75, a 47.6% margin in Intel's favor. Physics simulation also goes to Intel: 1860 vs 1120, a 39.8% lead. These two wins indicate that certain integer-heavy, latency-sensitive workloads respond better to Intel's core configuration despite the overall average score disadvantage.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 48171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average is 26013, which lands in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (48201, delta -0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (47918, delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (47908, delta 0.5%). Intel's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, delta -0.7%). The AMD chip sits in a much higher performance class, roughly 85% above Intel's average score (48171 vs 26013). That gap is not a small refinement; it is a different tier of computational throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Strix Halo. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, codenamed Raptor Lake-R. The process node difference alone explains part of the efficiency and clock behavior, though the database records no direct efficiency metrics.

Core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores and threads, AMD wins the multithread benchmark by 21%. This indicates higher per-core throughput. The base clocks tell a similar story: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Intel's higher boost clock does not translate into single-thread superiority; AMD leads that test by 51.5%. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core while Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 33 MB shared on Intel. Intel's larger cache does not overcome AMD's architectural efficiency in most tests.

The memory and platform picture is different as well. AMD supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. AMD uses Socket FP11, while Intel uses Socket 1700. PCIe capability differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the Radeon 8040S on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. AMD's die size is not recorded; Intel's is 257 mm². Both processors have their multipliers locked. The production status for both is Active. Release dates differ by about six months: AMD was released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

AMD wins the majority of compute workloads by large margins. Single-thread performance is its strongest category at 51.5% over Intel, which matters for responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. Integer math shows a 21.3% lead, and multithread workloads show 21%. Data compression, which benefits from both memory bandwidth and instruction efficiency, goes to AMD by 33.1%. Extended instructions, often used in cryptographic and SIMD-heavy code, show AMD ahead by 69.5%. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, goes to AMD by 36.9%. Data encryption favors AMD by 24%. Floating-point math is close, but AMD still leads at 5.7%. For general productivity, content creation, encoding, compression, and anything that relies on parallel integer or floating-point throughput, the AMD part is the clear choice.

Intel's wins are narrower in count but not in magnitude. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 47.6%, and physics simulation shows Intel ahead by 39.8%. These two tests suggest that Intel's core layout, despite lower average throughput, handles certain branching and physics-style workloads better. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB L3 appears to give Intel an edge in workloads that depend on cache residency and branch prediction rather than raw instruction issue rate. For users whose workload is dominated by prime-number-style computation or physics simulation, the Intel part is competitive. For everything else in the recorded benchmark set, AMD wins.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 as the stronger processor for the vast majority of workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, including the most broadly relevant ones: single-thread, multithread, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and string sorting. Its 90th percentile ranking versus Intel's 78th confirms the performance class difference. The average benchmark score of 48171 is roughly 85% higher than Intel's 26013. If the workload is general-purpose computing, content creation, data handling, or anything that benefits from high single-thread and multithread scores, the AMD part is the one to choose.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is not without merit. It wins prime number finding and physics simulation by large margins, and it offers more cores and threads (8/16 vs 6/12), larger L2 and L3 caches, a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz), DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and PCIe Gen 5. It also has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus AMD's 55 watts. For workloads that match its strengths, such as physics simulation or prime-number-style integer algorithms, it is the better pick. For users who prioritize those specific tests, the Intel part wins. For everyone else, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers higher scores across the board.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has an average score of 48171, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average score of 26013.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 2.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core i7-14701TE outperform the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380?

A: Intel wins the passmark_find_prime_numbers test (143 vs 75, a 47.6% lead) and the passmark_physics test (1860 vs 1120, a 39.8% lead).

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995 in passmark_single_thread, which is 51.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have ECC memory support.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 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 | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8040S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Part Number | 100-000001425 | Q49GSRNJL |