AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a stark contrast between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The AMD part has a full suite of benchmark scores, while the Intel processor has no recorded scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison of specific test results impossible.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35061 and a single-core score of 2012.5. The Cinebench R15 results show 5247 for multi-core and 306 for single-core. In PassMark tests, the AMD chip posts a multi-thread score of 51502 and a single-thread score of 4078.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual test results recorded. This means any comparison must rely on the architectural specifications and the relative positioning of the AMD processor against its nearest rivals from the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 sits in the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 638, has an average score of 80723, which is a 0% delta from the AMD part's 80762 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX posts an average score of 81103, representing a -0.4% delta, meaning it finishes slightly ahead. The Intel Xeon w5-2565X scores 80671, a 0.1% delta behind the AMD part. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81115, also a -0.4% delta.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, with its 50th percentile ranking and no benchmark data, cannot be placed in this rival hierarchy. The data indicates that the AMD processor delivers substantial multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 35061 Cinebench R23 multi-core result and its 51502 PassMark multi-thread score. The single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2012.5 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4078, also shows strong results.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It is built on the Strix Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation. The chip features 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on Intel's 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 generation. This processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel die size is listed as 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both processors share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the AMD processor more than double the total L3 cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics solutions are also different: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments differ. The AMD processor is classified as a mobile part, while the Intel processor is a desktop part. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part carries the part number 100-000001243, while the Intel part is listed as Q49KSRNJN.

Where Each One Wins

Given the absence of benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE, the analysis of wins must be derived from the architectural specifications and the AMD processor's recorded performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins on core count and thread count. With 16 cores and 32 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD part has 10 additional cores and 20 additional threads. This translates directly into higher multi-threaded throughput potential. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35061 confirms that the AMD chip can handle heavily parallel workloads.

The AMD part also wins on clock speed at base frequency. The 3.00 GHz base clock exceeds the Intel part's 2.20 GHz base clock. Both parts share the same 5.10 GHz boost clock, so single-threaded peak performance may be similar, but sustained all-core workloads favor the AMD chip due to the higher base frequency.

Cache capacity is another clear win for the AMD processor. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB means the AMD part can hold substantially more working data closer to the cores. The higher memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, enabled by the quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration, further supports data-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on process node efficiency in one specific metric: the 10 nm process node is larger than the 4 nm process node, so this is not a win for Intel. The Intel part does offer PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which is a generation ahead of the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4. This provides higher potential bandwidth for expansion devices, assuming the platform supports it.

The Intel part also has a higher L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. This gives each core slightly more private cache for per-core working sets. The Intel part also has a lower TDP at 45 watts versus 55 watts, which may indicate lower power draw under load, though no power measurements are recorded.

The Intel part's dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 offers flexibility in memory choice, while the AMD part is restricted to LPDDR5X. However, the AMD part's quad-channel configuration provides much higher bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the higher-performing processor. Its 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 80762, places it in the top tier. The Intel Core i5-14501TE, with a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 0, cannot match this performance level based on recorded data.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, the AMD part is the clear choice. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth delivers the kind of throughput that the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35061 demonstrates.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE may appeal to users who need a desktop processor with a lower TDP of 45 watts, PCIe Gen 5 support, and the flexibility of DDR4 or DDR5 memory. However, with no benchmark scores recorded, its actual performance cannot be quantified from the database.

The AMD processor also has the advantage of a more advanced 4 nm process node from TSMC, compared to Intel's 10 nm node. This typically enables better performance per watt, though no power efficiency measurements are recorded.

Users who require ECC memory support will find both processors capable. Those who need the highest memory bandwidth will prefer the AMD part's 256.0 GB/s. Those who need the latest PCIe generation will prefer the Intel part's Gen 5 support.

The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is identical for both parts, so peak single-thread performance may be comparable. However, the AMD part's higher base clock of 3.00 GHz means it maintains higher frequency across all cores under sustained loads.

The Intel part's L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core is slightly larger than the AMD part's 1 MB per core, but the AMD part's 64 MB of L3 cache is more than double the Intel part's 24 MB. For most workloads, the larger shared cache will be more beneficial.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. This means platform choice will be a deciding factor for any potential build.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE have a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded in the database.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts.