AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The data shows a decisive split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i9-14901E takes 4. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 80762 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip’s 37911 average lands in the 86th percentile. The AMD processor’s nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 638, scores 80723, a 0% delta, while the Intel i9-14901E sits close to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which scores 37904 with a 0% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the clear winner in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. It dominates in Cinebench R15 multicore with a score of 5247 versus 2595, a 102.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 35061 against the Intel’s 25753, a 36.1% lead. The Passmark suite confirms this pattern: AMD wins data compression (639356 vs 288777, 121.4% ahead), data encryption (32840 vs 18571, 76.8% ahead), extended instructions (52067 vs 17249, 201.9% ahead), find prime numbers (284 vs 189, 50.3% ahead), floating point math (120533 vs 81089, 48.6% ahead), integer math (190720 vs 112736, 69.2% ahead), multithread (51502 vs 30298, 70% ahead), physics (3189 vs 3041, 4.9% ahead), and random string sorting (70150 vs 39138, 79.2% ahead).

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in single-threaded tests. It scores 366 in Cinebench R15 singlecore versus AMD’s 306, a 16.4% advantage. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel leads 3635 to 2012.5, a 44.6% gap. Passmark single thread also goes to Intel, 4354 versus 4078, a 6.3% lead. These wins indicate the Intel chip has higher per-core performance, but the AMD processor’s 16 cores and 32 threads overwhelm Intel’s 8 cores and 16 threads in any workload that scales across cores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The process node difference explains part of the performance gap: the AMD chip packs more transistors in a smaller area, allowing for 16 cores within a 55 W TDP. The Intel chip, with a 65 W TDP, uses a larger 10 nm process and a 257 mm² die size.

Cache configurations differ sharply. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel offers 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the bigger divergence: AMD has 64 MB shared, Intel has 36 MB shared. The larger L3 cache on the AMD part helps with data-heavy workloads, which aligns with its Passmark wins in compression and encryption. Memory support also differs: AMD uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

The platform sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD’s PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel’s is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD has the Radeon 8060S, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is classified as a mobile part, while the Intel chip is a desktop part. Despite this, the AMD chip’s 16 cores and higher memory bandwidth give it a substantial multi-threaded edge.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison is Passmark extended instructions, where AMD scores 52067 against Intel’s 17249, a 201.9% lead. This test measures SIMD and vector processing, and the Zen 5 architecture’s support for advanced instructions is clearly superior. The second largest margin is Passmark data compression, 639356 vs 288777, a 121.4% lead. This reflects the AMD chip’s larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth, which reduce bottlenecks when moving data.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 102.2% lead for AMD, with 5247 versus 2595. This older benchmark is highly parallel, and AMD’s 16 cores versus Intel’s 8 cores produce a near doubling of performance. Passmark random string sorting gives AMD a 79.2% lead (70150 vs 39138), and Passmark data encryption a 76.8% lead (32840 vs 18571). Passmark multithread shows a 70% lead (51502 vs 30298), while Passmark integer math is 69.2% ahead (190720 vs 112736).

The smallest AMD win is Passmark physics, 3189 versus 3041, a 4.9% edge. This suggests the physics test is less dependent on core count and more on per-core efficiency, where the Intel chip is competitive. The Intel wins are all single-threaded. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows the largest Intel advantage, 3635 versus 2012.5, a 44.6% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore has Intel ahead by 16.4% (366 vs 306), and Passmark single thread by 6.3% (4354 vs 4078). These numbers confirm that the Intel Core i9-14901E has a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus AMD’s 5.10 GHz, and its Raptor Lake cores are more efficient per clock in single-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins all multi-core benchmarks. It leads Cinebench R23 multicore by 36.1%, Passmark multithread by 70%, and Cinebench R15 multicore by 102.2%.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single-threaded test. It leads Cinebench R23 singlecore by 44.6%, Cinebench R15 singlecore by 16.4%, and Passmark single thread by 6.3%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part’s double core count drives its multi-threaded advantage.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses a 10 nm process from Intel’s own foundry.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD chip has 64 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 36 MB shared L3 cache. AMD also has 1 MB L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core i9-14901E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture names differ: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die size is null for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 64 MB shared for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is LPDDR5X for AMD and DDR4, DDR5 for Intel. Memory bus is quad-channel for AMD and dual-channel for Intel. AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s; Intel has none recorded.

PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8060S for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel. Both have active production status, neither has a launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are 100-000001243 for AMD and Q49ESRNJH for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the superior processor for multi-threaded and data-intensive tasks. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth deliver commanding leads in compression, encryption, extended instructions, and multithread tests. The 95th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip’s 86th percentile confirms the overall performance gap. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 80762 is more than double the Intel’s 37911.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins only in single-threaded scenarios. Its 5.60 GHz boost clock and 2 MB L2 per core give it a clear edge in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it leads by 44.6%. For users running lightly threaded applications, the Intel chip delivers higher per-core responsiveness. However, the Intel part’s 8 cores and 16 threads limit its capability in parallel workloads, as shown by its 36.1% deficit in Cinebench R23 multicore.

The data supports choosing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 for compute-heavy, multi-threaded environments such as rendering, data processing, and encryption workloads. The Intel Core i9-14901E suits tasks that depend on single-thread speed, such as older games or legacy applications that do not scale across cores. The AMD processor’s 55 W TDP also indicates higher efficiency per watt, though its mobile segment classification and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory point to a platform designed for bandwidth-hungry workloads. The Intel chip, as a desktop part with dual-channel memory, targets a more conventional PC build where single-thread performance remains a priority.