AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data provides a clear performance split between these two processors, though the comparison is asymmetrical. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the AMD part wins every measured comparison by default, but the margin of advantage varies significantly by workload type.

For multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 shows substantial strength. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28424 places it well above typical desktop processors, and the Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 11938 reinforces this pattern. The Passmark multithread score of 32075 and integer math score of 105056 both indicate heavy parallel workloads are handled effectively. The AMD part also delivers strong floating-point performance with a Passmark floating point math score of 69580, suggesting scientific computing and simulation tasks benefit from its architecture.

Single-threaded performance on the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is respectable but less dominant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4012 and Passmark single thread score of 3995 show a capable design, though the gap between its multi-thread and single-thread results is larger than what typically appears on desktop parts with higher boost clocks. The Passmark find prime numbers score of 157 is notably modest, indicating that pure integer-heavy single-thread loops are not this processor's strongest area.

Memory-sensitive workloads favor the AMD part due to its memory subsystem design. The Passmark data compression score of 379448 and random string sorting score of 40784 both reflect the benefit of quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. Data encryption performance at 18978 and extended instructions at 31442 round out a profile that handles memory-intensive operations well.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, with no benchmark entries in the database, cannot be directly compared on any specific test. Its percentile ranking of 50 versus the AMD part's 88 percentile places it in the middle of all CPUs, whereas the AMD processor sits in the upper tier. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 43326 stands against an average of 0 for the Intel part, which reflects missing data rather than a measured zero performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, produced on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but increases L2 to 1.25 MB per core and reduces shared L3 to 20 MB. The larger L3 on the AMD side helps with data reuse across cores, while Intel's larger per-core L2 may benefit single-thread working sets.

Memory support separates these two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive workloads.

PCIe connectivity also diverges. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher raw bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage may compensate in many workloads.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. AMD pairs the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with Radeon 8050S graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores exist for either iGPU in the database, so their relative performance cannot be quantified here. The AMD part's mobile market segment and socket FP11 contrast with Intel's desktop Socket 1700 and 45 W TDP versus AMD's 55 W TDP. The Intel part also has a 215 mm² die size, while the AMD part has no recorded die size.

Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports user overclocking. The AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data in the database points to a clear hierarchy, but the incomplete benchmark set for the Intel part requires careful interpretation. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 delivers a full suite of measured results that place it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43326. The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores, making direct comparison impossible on any specific test.

For users who need multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28424 and Passmark multithread score of 32075 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth supports data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting, where the AMD part scores 379448 and 40784 respectively. The Intel part's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support and no recorded bandwidth figure suggest it cannot match this memory throughput.

For single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4012 and Passmark single thread score of 3995 are adequate, though not exceptional. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz on the AMD side does not translate to measured superiority in the database, since no Intel scores exist. The AMD part's 4 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process likely contributes to its higher clocks and efficiency, but the database records no power efficiency metrics.

The nearest rivals to the AMD part provide context. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 averages 43431, a 0.2% delta above the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H averages 43210, a 0.3% delta below. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 average 43689 and 43704, deltas of 0.8% and 0.9% above respectively. These margins are small, indicating the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 sits in a tight performance band with its closest competitors.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no nearest rivals recorded in the database, so its competitive position cannot be benchmarked against any named alternatives. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 is the measured performer, and the Intel part's absence of benchmark results leaves it unquantified. Users who need a mobile processor with strong multi-thread and memory performance should look at the AMD part based on recorded data. The Intel part remains an unknown quantity in this database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 28424 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 support?

A: The AMD part supports 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure and uses a dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and the Intel Core i5-14401TE have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.00 GHz for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, so the comparison relies on the AMD part's individual scores against the Intel part's absence of scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 delivers its largest wins in multi-threaded and memory-heavy tests. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28424 represents a substantial throughput figure for a 55 W mobile processor. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 11938 and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2865 follow the same pattern, with each generation of the Cinebench test confirming strong scaling across the 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Passmark suite adds more granularity. The integer math score of 105056 shows strong ALU throughput, while floating point math at 69580 indicates good FPU capability. The multithread score of 32075 combines these into an overall parallel workload metric. Data compression at 379448 and random string sorting at 40784 both benefit from the quad-channel memory interface, and these are the largest absolute scores in the AMD part's benchmark set. Data encryption at 18978 and extended instructions at 31442 round out the security and SIMD-oriented tests.

Single-thread results are more moderate. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4012 and Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1685 show solid per-core performance, while Cinebench R15 single-core at 404 is comparatively lower. The Passmark single thread score of 3995 aligns with the Cinebench R23 result, suggesting consistency across vendors. The Passmark find prime numbers score of 157 is the weakest result, indicating that pure integer loops without memory parallelism are not a strength. The Passmark physics score of 1711 also sits at the lower end, which may reflect the mobile power envelope limiting sustained all-core loads.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it. Its 6 cores and 12 threads at a 45 W TDP suggest it targets a different power and performance class, but without measured results, any comparison is speculative. The AMD part's nearest rivals provide the only external benchmark context: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, AMD Ryzen 7 170, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 all sit within a 0.9% delta of the Ryzen AI Max PRO 385's average score, showing that this processor competes at a specific performance tier regardless of the Intel part's unmeasured status.

The database records winsA as 0 and winsB as 0 for head-to-head benchmarks, reflecting the empty head-to-head array. The AMD part's individual benchmark scores stand as the only quantitative evidence, and they indicate a processor that excels at parallel workloads, memory bandwidth-intensive tasks, and general productivity, while showing more modest results in single-thread integer tests.