AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i5-14500. However, the Intel part carries a full suite of 19 benchmark results, while the AMD part has no recorded scores, making a direct numerical comparison impossible from the available data. The Intel Core i5-14500 posts an average benchmark score of 38,531, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (delta of -0.1%), the Intel Xeon w3-2525 (delta of +0.4%), the Intel Core 9 270H (delta of +0.5%), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (delta of +0.6%). These results indicate that the i5-14500 sits in a tightly contested performance band, with all four adjacent CPUs within 0.6% of its average score.

Looking at the Intel part's individual results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,012 and single-core score of 1,917 show a substantial gap between threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The Geekbench scores of 13,390 multicore and 2,099 single-core follow a similar pattern, confirming that the i5-14500 scales well with parallel workloads. In PassMark tests, the integer math score of 108,124 and floating point math score of 79,576 demonstrate strong arithmetic throughput, while the data compression score of 371,294 and random string sorting score of 40,980 highlight the processor's ability to handle data manipulation tasks. The extended instructions score of 22,473 and data encryption score of 21,457 round out the instruction-level capabilities.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, the absence of recorded benchmark scores means the database shows zero wins in the head-to-head count, with both CPUs at zero wins each. The AMD part's percentile ranking of 50th places it in the middle of the tracked CPU population, but without concrete scores, the performance relationship between these two processors cannot be quantified. The data only allows for a comparative analysis based on architectural specifications and the Intel part's known performance results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Gorgon Halo codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture at a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, based on the Raptor Lake architecture at a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The Intel die is more than three times larger in physical area, while the AMD chip uses a more advanced fabrication process.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel processor uses a hybrid design with a mix of performance and efficiency cores, which explains the 14-core count despite the smaller thread count relative to core count. The AMD part uses a uniform Zen 5 core layout. Both processors have the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with AMD offering 32 MB shared versus Intel's 24 MB shared.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and the database records no memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Both CPUs support ECC memory, but the AMD part's quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration provides a much wider memory path. The PCIe implementation also differs: AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), giving the Intel part a newer generation interface.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The AMD part includes a Radeon 8050S GPU, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. Both processors target different market segments: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor launched in 2026, while the Intel processor launched in 2024, making the AMD part a newer release. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part provides six additional cores and four additional threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of both CPUs?

A: Both processors share the same maximum boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, making the AMD part faster at base frequency.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and the database records no bandwidth figure for it.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD processor also has a smaller die size at 70.6 mm² versus 215 mm² for Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38,531 and ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has an average benchmark score of 0 and ranks in the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark data in the database.

Q: What are the market segments for these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Intel Core i5-14500 is classified as a Desktop processor. This aligns with their socket types: AMD Socket FP11 for mobile, and Intel Socket 1700 for desktop.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 | Intel Core i5-14500 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8050S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Release Date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | 100-000002144 | SRN3T |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

The two CPUs share identical L1 cache (80 KB per core), boost clock (5.00 GHz), ECC support (both true), and multiplier unlock status (both false). The AMD part has a lower TDP of 55 W versus 65 W for Intel, and it uses a newer process node with a smaller die. The Intel part offers more cores, more threads, a higher base clock, and a larger L3 cache despite the older process.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins on raw thread count and multicore performance potential. With 14 cores and 20 threads, it provides 75% more cores and 25% more threads than the AMD part. Its recorded benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,012 and a PassMark multithread score of 30,777, demonstrate strong parallel processing capability. The Intel part also wins on PCIe generation, offering Gen 5 versus Gen 4 on the AMD side, which matters for systems using the latest Gen 5 storage devices or expansion cards. The Intel CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility in memory choice. The 86th percentile ranking confirms its competitive position among all tracked CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,531.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins on efficiency and memory bandwidth. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is significantly more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, and its smaller die size of 70.6 mm² suggests lower manufacturing cost per unit area. The quad-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration provides 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a major advantage for memory-intensive workloads like integrated graphics rendering or data processing that benefits from high throughput. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and its 55 W TDP is lower than the Intel part's 65 W, making it more power-efficient at idle and lightly threaded tasks. The Radeon 8050S integrated graphics likely provides stronger GPU performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no direct comparison scores exist in the database. The AMD part's release date of 2026 makes it a newer design, and its mobile classification suggests it is optimized for laptops and compact systems, whereas the Intel part is a desktop part.

For use-case decisions, the Intel Core i5-14500 suits desktop builds where multicore workloads dominate, such as content creation, video encoding, or software compilation, given its 14 cores and recorded multicore results. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 suits mobile platforms or systems where memory bandwidth is critical, such as AI inference or graphics-heavy tasks, given its quad-channel LPDDR5X support and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support offers broader memory compatibility, while the AMD part's single LPDDR5X standard simplifies memory integration but limits upgrade paths. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, though no similar data exists for the AMD part. The absence of benchmark scores for the AMD CPU means its actual performance advantage in memory-intensive tasks cannot be quantified from the database, but the architectural specifications indicate clear strengths in that area.