AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i5-14401E shows two processors with different design goals. The AMD part uses a newer 4 nm TSMC process, packs 8 cores and 16 threads, and is built for the mobile segment with a 55 W TDP. The Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process, offers 6 cores and 12 threads, and is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The recorded data indicates the AMD processor targets high-bandwidth, power-efficient mobile computing, while the Intel processor targets the desktop space with a higher thermal envelope and PCIe Gen 5 support.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 should be selected by users who prioritize a modern mobile platform with substantial memory bandwidth and a more advanced process node. The Intel Core i5-14401E should be selected by users who need a desktop processor with a larger L2 cache per core, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. Benchmark results for the Intel part show a percentile ranking of 60 against all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel processor also holds an average benchmark score of 5253, which places it in a competitive position against other desktop and mobile processors in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD processor features a die size of 70.6 mm², whereas the Intel processor has a die size of 215 mm². Both processors use the same 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, and the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with the AMD processor offering 32 MB shared and the Intel processor offering 20 MB shared.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the AMD Socket FP11 and belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename, with a generation label of Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5). The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Raptor Lake-R codename, with a generation label of Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Memory support reveals a significant split. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration also differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part carrying a Radeon 8050S and the Intel part carrying UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 55 W, and the Intel processor has a TDP of 65 W. The release dates are recorded as 2026-05-19 for the AMD part and 2024-06-30 for the Intel part. Both processors are listed as active in production, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins in scenarios that benefit from its higher core and thread count. With 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD processor has a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also larger than the Intel part's 20 MB, which can aid workloads that rely on large working sets. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth gives the AMD processor a clear lead in memory-intensive tasks, including integrated graphics workloads. The Radeon 8050S integrated graphics and the newer 4 nm process further position the AMD part for mobile computing where power efficiency and bandwidth matter.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in desktop-oriented scenarios. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility that the AMD part does not offer. The Intel processor also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a generational step ahead of the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4. The larger L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB) may benefit workloads with high per-core cache demands. The Intel part holds a higher percentile ranking (60 versus 50) and has a recorded average benchmark score of 5253, which indicates that in the database's aggregated metrics, the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor. The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 with an average score of 5259 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core i7-11700B with 5241 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i9-10850K with 5240 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13400T with 5210 and a delta of 0.8 percent.

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 i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253 and a percentile ranking of 60. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i5-14401E. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores in its entry, and the head-to-head benchmarks array is empty. The Intel processor, however, has a full set of Cinebench results recorded in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1830 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 258 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 multi-core and 1076 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 multi-core and 2564 single-core. These results establish the Intel part's performance profile across three generations of the Cinebench suite.

The absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 means that direct numerical comparison is not possible. The database does show that the Intel part ranks at the 60th percentile against all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks at the 50th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 5253 places it near several close rivals: the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (-0.1 percent), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2 percent), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2 percent), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8 percent). These deltas are small, indicating that the Intel Core i5-14401E sits in a tight performance cluster.

Without recorded benchmarks for the AMD processor, the analysis must rely on architectural differences. The AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads, 32 MB L3 cache, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 5.00 GHz boost clock suggest strong multi-threaded and memory-bound potential. The Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads, 20 MB L3 cache, 4.70 GHz boost clock, and 5253 average benchmark score indicate established performance in the database. The data supports the conclusion that the Intel part is currently the better-documented performer, while the AMD part offers a newer process node and a higher memory bandwidth specification.