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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i5-14500T?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has 6 more cores and 4 more threads in total.

Q: What are the clock speed specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD chip boosts 200 MHz higher.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 watts. Intel's part is rated for 20 watts lower.

Q: What process nodes and foundries are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500T is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 includes Radeon 8050S graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14500T includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database's overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 ranks at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14500T ranks at the 80th percentile. The Intel part also shows an average benchmark score of 28065, whereas the AMD chip's average score is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core i5-14500T come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD's chip uses the Zen 5 architecture within the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation, under the Gorgon Halo codename. Intel's entry belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, specifically the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename.

The manufacturing processes differ sharply. AMD relies on TSMC's 4 nm node, producing a die size of 70.6 mm². Intel uses its own 10 nm process, resulting in a much larger die of 215 mm². That difference in die size reflects the different core counts and cache allocations.

Cache hierarchies diverge in both capacity and organization. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. At the shared L3 level, AMD provides 32 MB, which is 8 MB more than Intel's 24 MB. The larger L3 on the AMD side can help with data reuse across threads, especially in workloads that share working sets.

Memory architecture is another major split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel interface with a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel interface, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part's quad-channel design gives it a wider path to memory, though the practical effect depends on the workload and the memory configuration used.

PCI Express support also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. Intel's Gen 5 interface offers twice the per-lane bandwidth of Gen 4, which can matter for high-throughput devices.

Both processors support ECC memory, a feature often relevant in workstation and professional environments. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not officially supported for either.

The market segments differ as well. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile part and uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel chip is a desktop part and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as May 19, 2026, while Intel's release date is January 7, 2024.

The Intel Core i5-14500T has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data in the database points to two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core i5-14500T holds the 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 28065. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded average benchmark score, and the head-to-head benchmark table is empty. That means the database contains no direct comparison scores between these two specific chips.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE with an average score of 28054 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G with 28032 and a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i9-12900H with 28003 and a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a delta of -0.2%. The i5-14500T sits essentially level with these parts, within 0.2% in either direction.

For users who prioritize total thread count and a lower power envelope, the Intel Core i5-14500T offers 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 35-watt TDP. It also provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity and a smaller L2 per core but a smaller shared L3.

For users who prioritize single-core boost speed, memory bandwidth, and a newer manufacturing process, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a 4 nm TSMC process. Its 8-core and 16-thread configuration is more modest, and its 55-watt TDP is higher.

The database does not record a benchmark score for the AMD part, so the measured performance comparison cannot be quantified from the recorded data. The Intel part's score of 28065 and its percentile ranking of 80 give it a clear standing in the database. The AMD chip's 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits in the middle of the field, but without a score, the precise relationship to the Intel part is not established by the available measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category recorded in the database.

Cores and Threads: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock Speeds: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Intel runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

TDP: AMD is rated at 55 watts. Intel is rated at 35 watts.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.

Die Size: AMD measures 70.6 mm². Intel measures 215 mm².

L2 Cache: AMD uses 1 MB per core. Intel uses 1.25 MB per core.

L3 Cache: AMD has 32 MB shared. Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory Support: AMD supports LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Bus: AMD uses quad-channel. Intel uses dual-channel.

Memory Bandwidth: AMD records 273.1 GB/s. Intel has no recorded bandwidth.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4, 16 lanes from CPU only. Intel provides Gen 5, 16 lanes from CPU only.

Integrated Graphics: AMD includes Radeon 8050S. Intel includes UHD Graphics 770.

Market Segment: AMD is mobile. Intel is desktop.

Release Date: AMD is dated May 19, 2026. Intel is dated January 7, 2024.

Part Number: AMD is 100-000002144. Intel is SRN3P.

Generation and Codename: AMD is Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) with Gorgon Halo. Intel is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) with Raptor Lake-R.

Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. AMD has none recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 versus the Intel Core i5-14500T. The winsA and winsB counters are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty.

What the database does provide is a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i5-14500T. Those results establish its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip scores 11790 in multi-core and 1838 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8177 multi-core and 1154 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2022 multi-core and 252 single-core.

Geekbench results show 11894 multi-core and 2229 single-core. PassMark results show 22910 for multithread, 3736 for single thread, 80922 for integer math, 58869 for floating point math, 262417 for data compression, 15410 for data encryption, 16043 for extended instructions, 81 for finding prime numbers, 1288 for physics, and 28462 for random string sorting.

The Intel part's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054, just 0% behind the i5-14500T's 28065. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, which is 0.2% ahead of the i5-14500T.

These deltas are tiny. The i5-14500T effectively trades blows with all four nearest rivals within a 0.2% band. That suggests its measured performance is well established in the database.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, the database records no benchmarks and no nearest rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking places it below the Intel chip's 80th percentile, but the absence of a score means the size of that gap cannot be stated from recorded data.

The practical interpretation is that the Intel Core i5-14500T has a documented performance footprint across multiple rendering, productivity, and math workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 does not have recorded benchmark data in the database at this time, so its measured performance relative to the i5-14500T remains undefined by the available information.