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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, which wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701TE manages only a single win. Across the combined benchmark suite, the AMD part averages a score of 80762, while the Intel processor averages 26013. This places the AMD chip in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits in the 78th percentile.

The largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 52067 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 14354, a delta of 262.7%. This indicates a massive advantage in workloads that use specialized instruction sets. Multi-core rendering shows a similarly wide gap: in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 35061 versus 17035 for the Intel chip, a 105.8% lead. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger relative gap, with the AMD part scoring 5247 against 1716, a 205.8% difference.

Random string sorting also heavily favors the AMD processor, with a score of 70150 versus 22760, a 208.2% delta. Data compression follows the same pattern: the AMD chip scores 639356, while the Intel chip scores 220520, a 189.9% difference. Integer math shows an identical 189.9% delta, with AMD at 190720 and Intel at 65792. Data encryption gives AMD a 180.7% lead, scoring 32840 against Intel's 11699.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 also wins the multi-threaded PassMark test by a wide margin, scoring 51502 versus 20042, a 157% delta. Floating point math shows a 140% lead, with AMD at 120533 and Intel at 50219. The prime number finding test gives AMD a 98.6% advantage, scoring 284 to Intel's 143. Physics simulation in PassMark shows AMD ahead by 71.5%, with scores of 3189 and 1860 respectively.

Single-thread performance tells a more nuanced story. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins, scoring 2405 against the AMD chip's 2012.5, a delta of -16.3% in AMD's favor (meaning Intel is 16.3% ahead). However, in the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD part comes out ahead, scoring 4078 versus 2637, a 54.6% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to AMD, with a score of 306 versus 242, a 26.4% advantage. The Intel chip's sole victory is therefore confined to one specific Cinebench revision, while the AMD chip leads in the other two single-thread measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 dominates every category of multi-core and throughput-oriented work in the recorded data. Its 16 cores and 32 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads. The Cinebench multi-core results, the PassMark multithread score, and the math-heavy PassMark tests all confirm this. Extended instructions, integer math, floating point math, and data compression are all areas where the AMD chip holds leads of 140% or more. For compilation, 3D rendering, video encoding, scientific simulation, or any workload that scales across cores, the data clearly favors the AMD part.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has exactly one benchmark win: Cinebench R23 single-core. It scores 2405 versus 2012.5 for the AMD chip. This suggests that in lightly threaded workloads that are sensitive to single-core performance, such as some legacy applications, certain game engines, or tasks with strict per-thread latency requirements, the Intel chip can deliver a measurable advantage. However, the PassMark single-thread test contradicts this, showing the AMD chip ahead by a wide margin. The single-core picture is therefore mixed, with the Intel chip winning one test and the AMD chip winning two others.

The Intel chip also carries a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for the AMD part, which may contribute to its single-core win in Cinebench R23. But the AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, combined with its larger core count, gives it the edge in sustained all-core workloads. For any user whose primary tasks involve heavy parallel processing, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the clear choice based on the benchmark data. The Intel chip's single win does not offset the 14 other comparisons.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD chip scores 35061, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035. This gives AMD a 105.8% lead, meaning it is roughly twice as fast in this test.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2405 versus 2012.5 for the AMD chip, a 16.3% advantage. It loses the other 14 head-to-head comparisons.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 52067 and the Intel chip scores 14354. This is a delta of 262.7% in favor of AMD.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance overall?

A: The results are mixed. The Intel chip wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 16.3%. The AMD chip wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 26.4% (306 versus 242) and PassMark single-thread by 54.6% (4078 versus 2637).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013.

Q: How do these processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD chip is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip is in the 78th percentile. The AMD chip's closest rivals include the Intel Xeon 638 (delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (delta -0.4%). The Intel chip's closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (delta -0.4%).

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD chip has a TDP of 55 watts, the Intel chip has a TDP of 45 watts.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip features the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip features the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has a release date of January 5, 2025, and the Intel chip has a release date of June 30, 2024. Both processors have locked multipliers. The AMD chip has part number 100-000001243, and the Intel chip has part number Q49GSRNJL.

In terms of cache, both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the AMD chip has no die size recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Halo. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

The core counts differ significantly: the AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip's L3 cache is 64 MB shared, nearly double the Intel chip's 33 MB shared. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, while the Intel chip uses DDR4 or DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is recorded at 256.0 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure recorded.

The AMD chip is a mobile-market processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop-market processor. The AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 4, while the Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5. The AMD chip's integrated graphics are the Radeon 8060S, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are active production parts, and both are unlocked in the sense that the multiplier is locked on both, though the AMD chip is not multiplier-unlocked.

The manufacturing differences are notable: the AMD chip uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel chip uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel chip has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the AMD chip has no die size recorded. The AMD chip is a monolithic or chiplet design under the Strix Halo codename, but the database does not specify die size or transistor count for it.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous in its overall direction. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons and holds an average benchmark score of 80762, which is roughly three times the Intel Core i7-14701TE's average of 26013. The AMD chip sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 78th percentile. For workloads that use many cores, the AMD chip is the clear pick. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface, deliver leads of 100% or more in Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multithread, data compression, and integer math.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a narrow single-core advantage in Cinebench R23, where it scores 2405 against the AMD chip's 2012.5. It also has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. However, the AMD chip wins the other two single-thread tests, including a 54.6% lead in PassMark single-thread. The Intel chip's single win is therefore not enough to recommend it for general use.

The specification differences reinforce the benchmark results. The AMD chip has double the cores and threads, a larger shared L3 cache, and a much higher memory bandwidth figure. The Intel chip counters with a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4) and a higher boost clock. For users building a system for multi-threaded productivity, rendering, or data processing, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the better choice based on the recorded measurements. The Intel Core i7-14701TE may be suitable for users who prioritize a specific single-thread workload, but the data shows that this is a narrow niche. The AMD chip's overall benchmark dominance, 95th percentile ranking, and 14 wins out of 15 comparisons make it the stronger processor in the database's measurements.