AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701E wins 4. The AMD part dominates multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads by wide margins, while the Intel part takes every single-thread test in the comparison.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 80762. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 638 (80723, 0% delta), the Intel Xeon w5-2565X (80671, 0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (81103, -0.4% delta). This places it firmly in workstation-class territory.

The Intel Core i7-14701E ranks at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 33206. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244, -0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3% delta). The Intel part competes with mid-range mobile and desktop processors.

For users whose workload is heavily parallel, the AMD part is the clear choice. For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part has the advantage. The data does not support a single universal winner; the correct pick depends entirely on workload type.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins every multi-core test in the comparison. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 5247 against 2237, a 134.6% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 35061 against 22195, a 58% lead. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 97.2% gap, with scores of 51502 and 26112 respectively.

The AMD part also dominates all data processing tests. Data compression scores 639356 versus 282939, a 126% lead. Data encryption scores 32840 versus 14862, a 121% lead. Extended instructions score 52067 versus 18528, a 181% lead. Integer math scores 190720 versus 81325, a 134.5% lead. Floating point math scores 120533 versus 61873, a 94.8% lead. Random string sorting scores 70150 versus 29158, a 140.6% lead. Prime number finding scores 284 versus 176, a 61.4% lead. Physics simulation scores 3189 versus 2399, a 32.9% lead.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all single-thread tests. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 315 versus 306, a 2.9% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3133 versus 2012.5, a 35.8% lead. PassMark single-thread scores 4305 versus 4078, a 5.3% lead.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has a die size not recorded in the database, while the Intel die measures 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 cache is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 64 MB shared, while the Intel L3 cache is 33 MB shared.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD part uses a 55 W TDP in the mobile segment, while the Intel part uses a 65 W TDP in the desktop segment. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz with a 5.40 GHz boost. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD integrated graphics are the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel integrated graphics are the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part launched in 2025, while the Intel part launched in 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single-thread test in the comparison. It leads by 2.9% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 35.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 5.3% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The AMD part leads by 134.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 58% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. In PassMark multi-thread, the lead is 97.2%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 52067 against 18528, a 181% advantage. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the gap is the widest in the entire comparison. The Zen 5 architecture with 16 cores provides a massive parallel advantage over the 8-core Raptor Lake part.

Data compression shows a 126% lead, with scores of 639356 and 282939. This workload benefits from the AMD part's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and higher core count. Data encryption shows a 121% lead, with scores of 32840 and 14862. Random string sorting shows a 140.6% lead, with scores of 70150 and 29158. These results all point to the same conclusion: the AMD part handles throughput-oriented tasks far better.

Integer math scores 190720 versus 81325, a 134.5% lead. Floating point math scores 120533 versus 61873, a 94.8% lead. Prime number finding scores 284 versus 176, a 61.4% lead. Physics simulation scores 3189 versus 2399, a 32.9% lead. The AMD part wins every one of these compute-heavy tests, with leads ranging from roughly a third to nearly double.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 58% lead, with scores of 35061 and 22195. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 134.6% lead, with scores of 5247 and 2237. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 97.2% lead, with scores of 51502 and 26112. The AMD part's 16 cores and 32 threads are the clear driver of these results.

The Intel Core i7-14701E takes the single-thread tests, but with much smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core is its best result, scoring 3133 against 2012.5, a 35.8% lead. This is the only test where the Intel part leads by more than 6%. PassMark single-thread scores 4305 versus 4078, a 5.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 315 versus 306, a 2.9% lead.

The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to 5.10 GHz for the AMD part, helps explain the single-thread wins. However, the AMD part's base clock is higher at 3.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. The Intel part also has a smaller L2 cache per core at 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core for the AMD part, but the AMD part has double the cores.

The overall average benchmark score in the database confirms the hierarchy: the AMD part averages 80762, while the Intel part averages 33206. That is a 143% gap in average score. The AMD part ranks at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for each part reinforce this positioning, with the AMD part competing alongside Xeon-class processors and the Intel part competing with Ryzen mobile and mid-range desktop parts.

The benchmark record shows 11 wins for the AMD part and 4 wins for the Intel part. The AMD wins are concentrated in multi-threaded, data-intensive, and math-heavy workloads. The Intel wins are concentrated exclusively in single-threaded tests. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the stronger overall processor for parallel workloads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E holds a narrower but consistent advantage in single-thread performance.