AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions these two processors in entirely different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is a mobile-first, high-core-count part with a 50th percentile standing among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop-focused, quad-core chip that lands in the 72nd percentile. Benchmark results indicate the Intel part has the higher average score of 18,318, and it outperforms the AMD chip in the available recorded tests. The AMD processor, however, offers double the cores and threads, a larger shared L3 cache, and substantially higher memory bandwidth, making it the choice for workloads that scale with parallelism and memory throughput. The Intel Core i3-14100, with its recorded launch MSRP of $134, delivers the stronger single-thread and legacy multi-thread benchmark scores in the database, so it suits users prioritizing raw per-core performance and established desktop software compatibility. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, despite its lower percentile ranking, provides a modern 4 nm process node, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support, and an integrated Radeon 8050S GPU, making it the pick for mobile platforms where memory bandwidth and integrated graphics matter more than raw benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Gorgon Halo codename with a Zen 5 generation label, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its die size measures 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm². The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip uses a smaller manufacturing process, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database records no transistor counts for either part.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both use a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB. The L2 cache differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel allocates 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is a major differentiator: AMD provides 32 MB shared, while Intel provides 12 MB shared. This gives the AMD chip a 20 MB advantage in shared cache, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip integrates a Radeon 8050S GPU, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the Mobile market segment with an AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part targets Desktop with Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. TDP ratings are 55 W for AMD and 60 W for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark records only for the Intel Core i3-14100, so the head-to-head comparison relies on the Intel scores as the reference point. The Intel part's Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1,292, and its single-core score is 182. In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip scores 5,384 multi-core and 759 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 12,820 multi-core and 1,809 single-core. Geekbench scores are 7,231 multi-core and 2,133 single-core. These figures establish the Intel processor's performance baseline in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is 0. This absence of data means the database cannot quantify its performance in the same tests. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18,302 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core 5 330 with 18,345 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 7 360 with 18,374 and a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18,380 and a delta of -0.3%. These deltas show the i3-14100 sits within a tight performance band among its closest competitors, all within 0.3% of each other.

PassMark results for the Intel chip include data compression at 174,115, data encryption at 8,838, extended instructions at 11,865, and prime number finding at 55. Floating point math scores 35,266, integer math scores 45,329, and multithread performance scores 15,095. Physics scores 958, random string sorting scores 17,397, and single-thread performance scores 3,759 (recorded twice with the same value). The Intel chip's percentile of 72 places it above the median CPU in the database, while the AMD chip's percentile of 50 places it exactly at the median.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. Core count: AMD has 8, Intel has 4. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 8. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.70 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 60 W. Socket: AMD uses Socket FP11, Intel uses Socket 1700. Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Halo, Intel uses Raptor Lake-R. Generation: AMD is labeled Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), Intel is Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel. Die size: AMD measures 70.6 mm², Intel measures 163 mm². L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 1.25 MB. L3 cache shared: AMD has 32 MB, Intel has 12 MB. Memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD records 273.1 GB/s, Intel records none. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8050S, Intel has UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop. Release date: AMD is 2026-05-19, Intel is 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: AMD has none recorded, Intel has $134. Part number: AMD is 100-000002144, Intel is SRMX1. Both have locked multipliers and active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor records a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s with quad-channel LPDDR5X support, while the Intel processor has no recorded memory bandwidth and uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 8050S GPU, and the Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the Intel processor's launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in all recorded benchmark categories because the database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD processor. The Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,820 and single-core score of 1,809, along with Geekbench multi-core of 7,231 and single-core of 2,133, represent the only measured performance data available. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,759 and multithread score of 15,095 provide a complete performance profile for desktop workloads. The Intel part also wins on raw clock speed per core in the recorded data, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, though the AMD chip has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz on paper. The Intel processor's 72nd percentile ranking versus the AMD's 50th percentile supports its stronger standing in the database.

The AMD Ryani AI Max PRO 485 wins on architectural specifications that the database records but does not benchmark. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the Intel part's counts, and its 32 MB shared L3 cache is 20 MB larger. The 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth with quad-channel LPDDR5X support far exceeds the Intel part's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup, which has no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD chip's 4 nm process node, smaller 70.6 mm² die size, and 55 W TDP indicate a more power-efficient design on paper. Its Radeon 8050S integrated GPU and mobile market segment make it the choice for portable systems where the Intel desktop part cannot operate. The AMD chip's release date of 2026-05-19 is later than the Intel's 2024-01-07, reflecting a newer product generation. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, such as large dataset processing or integrated graphics rendering, the AMD processor's specifications suggest an advantage, though the database lacks benchmark confirmation. The Intel part, with its recorded scores, remains the measured performance leader in the database.