AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark standing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile. The AMD part also records a substantially higher average benchmark score of 63765 versus 26013 for the Intel chip.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 24828 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 17035, a 45.7% advantage. The gap widens in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD leads 3918 to 1716, a 128.3% margin.

Q: Is there any workload where the Intel processor wins?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2405 against AMD's 1976, a 17.8% advantage. This is the only head-to-head benchmark out of 15 recorded where Intel comes out ahead.

Q: What are the core and thread differences between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have a similar L1 cache structure at 80 KB per core, but the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD side.

Q: Which processor has the 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 PRO 390's 5.00 GHz. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.20 GHz compared to Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Q: How does memory bandwidth differ between the two platforms?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and Intel Core i7-14701TE represent fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's part uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel's part uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference alone explains part of the performance and efficiency gap observed in the measurements.

The AMD processor is built for the mobile segment, using AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment with Intel Socket 1700. This market segmentation is reflected in their memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X exclusively with a quad-channel bus delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, whereas Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD memory subsystem provides a massive bandwidth advantage that shows up in several data-heavy workloads.

Cache hierarchies differ meaningfully. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. However, AMD's shared L3 cache is 64 MB, nearly double Intel's 33 MB shared L3. For workloads that benefit from a large pool of shared cache, the AMD design has a clear structural edge.

The integrated graphics solutions are also different: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 8050S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support differs as well, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both processors support ECC memory and have locked multipliers.

The Intel part has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, but AMD's base clock is substantially higher at 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz. TDP ratings are close: 55 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear overall winner for most workloads: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. It wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, and its average benchmark score of 63765 is more than double the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 26013. The AMD part also places in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs versus the 78th percentile for Intel.

The AMD processor is the choice for multi-threaded throughput, data compression, encryption, floating-point math, integer math, and any workload that leverages the large 64 MB L3 cache and quad-channel memory bandwidth. The benchmark results show margins ranging from 45.7% to 184.9% in AMD's favor across these categories.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has one specific advantage: single-core performance in Cinebench R23. With a score of 2405 versus AMD's 1976, it delivers a 17.8% lead in that particular test. This indicates that for lightly threaded workloads where a single core's peak performance is the bottleneck, the Intel part can be competitive. However, even in PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD part wins by 50.4% with 3967 versus 2637.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics capability, the data supports the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. For users who specifically prioritize the highest single-core Cinebench R23 score, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only option that wins any recorded benchmark.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 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 | 64 MB (shared) | 33 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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 dominates the benchmark suite, but the margins vary significantly by workload type. The largest AMD advantage appears in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 40888 against Intel's 14354, a 184.9% lead. This test likely exercises the AVX-512 and other extended instruction capabilities where the Zen 5 architecture excels.

Data compression shows a similar pattern. AMD's PassMark data compression score is 506170 versus Intel's 220520, a 129.5% advantage. Random string sorting follows with AMD at 55248 and Intel at 22760, a 142.7% margin. These results align with the memory bandwidth difference: AMD's 256.0 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X subsystem versus Intel's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support with no recorded bandwidth.

Encryption workloads also favor AMD heavily. PassMark data encryption shows AMD at 26027 versus Intel's 11699, a 122.5% lead. Prime number finding shows AMD at 323 versus Intel's 143, a 125.9% margin. Integer math delivers a 125.7% advantage with AMD at 148508 versus Intel's 65792. Floating-point math shows a smaller but still substantial 88.5% lead, with AMD at 94666 versus Intel's 50219.

Multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R15 shows the largest render-specific gap: AMD scores 3918 versus Intel's 1716, a 128.3% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a narrower 45.7% lead, with AMD at 24828 versus Intel's 17035. PassMark multithread also favors AMD at 42912 versus 20042, a 114.1% margin. PassMark physics shows AMD at 2773 versus Intel's 1860, a 49.1% lead.

Single-thread results are mixed. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel wins with 2405 versus AMD's 1976, a 17.8% advantage. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins with 303 versus Intel's 242, a 25.2% margin. In PassMark single-thread, AMD leads by 50.4% with 3967 versus 2637. The Intel single-core win in R23 appears to be an outlier relative to the other single-thread measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 wins across nearly every measurable workload category. Its largest margins come from extended instructions, random string sorting, data compression, and encryption, all of which benefit from the combination of 12 cores, 24 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and the 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The 4 nm process node and Zen 5 architecture also contribute to the efficiency that allows these scores despite the 55 W TDP.

For content creation and rendering, the AMD part is the clear choice based on Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core results. The 128.3% lead in R15 and 45.7% lead in R23 indicate that multi-threaded render workloads will complete substantially faster on the AMD processor. The PassMark multithread score of 42912 versus 20042 reinforces this conclusion, as does the physics score of 2773 versus 1860.

For data-heavy workloads like compression, sorting, and encryption, the AMD processor's quad-channel memory subsystem provides a decisive advantage. The 129.5% lead in data compression and 142.7% lead in random string sorting suggest that memory bandwidth is the limiting factor on the Intel side, given its dual-channel configuration.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one recorded benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core. With a score of 2405 versus AMD's 1976, it holds a 17.8% edge in this specific test. This indicates that for applications which are strictly bound by a single core's peak clock performance, and which use the R23 workload as a proxy, the Intel part can offer better responsiveness. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz, and a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB, which may contribute to this single-core result.

However, the Intel part loses the other single-thread tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins by 25.2%. In PassMark single-thread, AMD wins by 50.4%. The average benchmark score difference of 63765 versus 26013 places the Intel processor in a much lower performance tier overall, and its nearest rivals in the database are all AMD Ryzen 5 class parts, while the AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900KS and AMD EPYC 7343.

For desktop users with workloads that are heavily single-threaded and specifically aligned with the Cinebench R23 workload, the Intel Core i7-14701TE offers a narrow but real advantage. For all other recorded workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 delivers significantly higher performance, often by margins exceeding 100%.