AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 compare to the Intel Core i5-14501E in overall benchmark positioning?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63765. The Intel Core i5-14501E sits in the 50th percentile. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries between the two, meaning the comparison relies on the AMD part's recorded scores and the Intel part's lack of recorded benchmark data.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the AMD processor double the core count and double the thread count of the Intel processor.

Q: What is the difference in cache configuration between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has significantly more L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports a wider memory bus?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 supports quad-channel memory with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, using LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process difference is a key architectural distinction between the two.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory, according to the database records.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 63765 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores and sits in the 50th percentile, which indicates a lower overall standing in the database.

For users seeking a mobile processor with substantial multi-threading capability, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 presents a clear advantage: it offers double the cores (12 versus 6) and double the threads (24 versus 12) compared to the Intel part. Its 64 MB of L3 cache is nearly three times larger than the Intel chip's 24 MB, which benefits workloads that rely on cached data.

The Intel Core i5-14501E, however, targets the desktop segment with Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile chip using Socket FP11. The Intel chip has a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), which may favor lightly threaded tasks that depend on raw clock speed. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The data shows no head-to-head benchmark wins for either processor, as the head-to-head table is empty. The AMD part's recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests provide a concrete performance profile, while the Intel part has no such measurements in the database. Therefore, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the only chip for which performance can be verified from recorded data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and the Intel Core i5-14501E. As a result, there are no direct comparison scores for multi-core or single-core tests between these two specific models.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, however, has standalone benchmark scores that establish its performance envelope. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24828, and in single-core it scores 1976. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3918 multi-core and 303 single-core. These figures place the AMD part well above the 50th percentile, as its percentile rank is 93.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded scores for any benchmark test in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. This means there is no data to compare its Cinebench or Passmark performance against the AMD part.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i9-13900KS has an average score of 64051, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD part's 63765. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, 0.7% higher than the AMD part. The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202, 0.7% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173, 0.9% higher. These deltas indicate that the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 performs within a tight band around these rivals, none of which deviate by more than 0.9% from its average score.

For the Intel Core i5-14501E, the lack of benchmark data means no such rival comparison can be made. The database records its percentile as 50, which is the median, but without scores, this cannot be cross-referenced to specific tests.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and Intel Core i5-14501E differ across several core specifications. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD chip and 3.30 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has a TDP of 55, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

PCIe support varies: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 8050S, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment differs: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part as Desktop. The Intel chip has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the AMD chip has no die size listed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo, part of the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen and Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node from Intel. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

The L2 cache per core is larger on the Intel part (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), but the AMD part has a much larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 24 MB). The L1 cache per core is identical at 80 KB.

The foundry also differs: TSMC manufactures the AMD chip, and Intel manufactures the Intel chip. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001421, while the Intel part has a part number of Q49HSRNJM. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ by roughly six months: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel Core i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins in multi-threaded workload capacity based on its core and thread count. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it doubles the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24828 and R15 multi-core score of 3918 indicate strong parallel performance. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 42912 and integer math score of 148508 further confirm this. The 93rd percentile ranking places it among high-performing CPUs.

The AMD part also wins in cache capacity for shared data. Its 64 MB L3 cache is substantially larger than the Intel chip's 24 MB, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. Its memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus provides a wide data path, though the Intel part's bandwidth is not recorded for comparison.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins in clock speed. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceed the AMD part's 3.20 GHz and 5.00 GHz. For single-threaded tasks that depend on clock frequency, the Intel chip has a nominal advantage, though no benchmark scores exist to quantify this. Its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes also provides a newer interface standard than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4.

The Intel part also wins in desktop integration, as it uses Socket 1700 for desktop systems, while the AMD part is a mobile chip using Socket FP11. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in memory choice, whereas the AMD chip only supports LPDDR5X.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins in integrated graphics capability, using Radeon 8050S, which is a more powerful GPU brand than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data for either GPU is recorded.

For users who need maximum multi-threading and large cache, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is the clear choice from the recorded data. For users who prioritize higher clock speeds and a desktop platform with PCIe Gen 5, the Intel Core i5-14501E offers those specifications, but its performance cannot be verified from the database due to missing benchmark scores.