AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core i5-14600 has a full suite of benchmark results across rendering, synthetic CPU tests, and PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means its measured wins cannot be quantified. The Core i5-14600 therefore holds every available benchmark victory by default of having data.

The Core i5-14600 demonstrates its strongest results in multi-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records 30464 points, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core it reaches 12794 points. These scores place it firmly in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core result of 3070 points reinforces this pattern. The single-core results are similarly solid, with 4300 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1806 points in Cinebench R20 single-core.

The PassMark suite shows where the Intel part excels at specific tasks. Integer math scores 117078, floating point math scores 85759, and extended instructions score 25674. Data compression reaches 434620, while data encryption hits 25082. Random string sorting records 48043. The multi-thread PassMark score is 35848, and the single-thread score is 4167. Physics simulation scores 2330, and prime number finding scores 155.

The AMD processor's benchmark positions remain entirely unmeasured. Its 50th percentile versus all CPUs comes from the database's aggregate position, but it carries no avgBenchmarkScore, no individual test results, and no nearest rivals. The Intel part, by contrast, sits at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 44889. This percentile gap indicates that the Core i5-14600 outperforms the majority of recorded processors, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no comparable placement in measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design targets. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is a mobile processor built for AMD Socket FP11, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Halo, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation based on Zen 5. The silicon die measures 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600 is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename. Its die size is 257 mm², substantially larger than the AMD chip.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake designs. Base clocks differ as well, with the AMD processor running at 3.60 GHz and the Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD reaching 5.00 GHz and the Intel topping out at 5.20 GHz. The TDP ratings place the AMD at 55 watts and the Intel at 65 watts, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning.

Cache hierarchies show distinct approaches. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with the AMD using 1 MB per core and the Intel using 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache favors the AMD part, which has 32 MB shared, while the Intel has 24 MB shared. The larger per-core L2 on the Intel side compensates for the smaller L3, but the AMD processor's total cache per core structure is tighter.

Memory support and I/O present clear platform splits. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus, delivering a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14600 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 8050S iGPU, while the Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The AMD processor's release date is recorded as 2026-05-19, while the Intel launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $255. The Intel part has a part number of SRN44; the AMD part is 100-000002144.

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark results for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 19 recorded test scores spanning Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark workloads, with an average benchmark score of 44889 and an 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded scores, no average, and no rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking is the only positional data available, and that percentile is not derived from any measured benchmark.

From the recorded data alone, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the only processor with verifiable performance. Its multi-core rendering scores are strong: 30464 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 12794 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 3070 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its Geekbench results of 14680 multi-core and 2424 single-core position it competitively among desktop parts. The PassMark suite confirms broad capability across integer math, floating point math, and data compression workloads.

The AMD processor's architectural advantages are documented but unmeasured. It uses a newer 4 nm process, a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, and a Zen 5 core design. These features suggest strong potential, particularly in memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, but no benchmark data exists to confirm that potential.

Who should pick which depends entirely on whether measured data or architectural specification matters more. For verified, quantified performance across a wide range of workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the choice supported by every recorded benchmark. For a mobile platform with a more advanced process node, higher memory bandwidth, and a newer core architecture, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers specifications that the Intel part does not match, but without benchmark confirmation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14600 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14600's average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, placing it at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094, the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D at 44573, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark records between these two processors. The database lists no shared tests, no wins for either side, and no comparative scores. The only measurable benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core i5-14600, and its results can be examined on their own merits.

The Intel Core i5-14600's largest recorded wins are within its own benchmark suite, where rendering scores dominate. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 30464 is the highest multi-threaded rendering score recorded for this processor. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12794 is roughly 42% of the R23 result, which is consistent with the scaling between those test versions. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3070 is the lowest of the three multi-core rendering results, again consistent with version differences.

Single-core rendering scores follow a similar pattern. Cinebench R23 single-core records 4300, Cinebench R20 single-core records 1806, and Cinebench R15 single-core records 433. These results indicate a capable single-threaded design, with the boost clock of 5.20 GHz contributing to the higher scores.

Geekbench results for the Intel part show 14680 in multi-core and 2424 in single-core. The multi-core to single-core ratio is approximately 6.1, which reflects the benefit of the 14-core, 20-thread configuration. The PassMark suite adds further detail. The multi-thread score of 35848 and single-thread score of 4167 show a ratio of roughly 8.6, indicating strong scaling across the available threads.

Among the PassMark workloads, data compression records the highest score at 434620, followed by integer math at 117078 and floating point math at 85759. Extended instructions score 25674, and data encryption scores 25082. Random string sorting records 48043, physics simulates at 2330, and prime number finding scores 155. These numbers provide a broad picture of the Intel processor's capabilities across different instruction types and workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has zero recorded benchmark scores, so no direct comparison is possible. Its architectural specifications, including the 4 nm process, 32 MB L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth, and 8-core Zen 5 design, remain unverified by any measured result. The database shows a 50th percentile ranking for this processor, but without an average score or benchmark entries, that ranking cannot be tied to specific performance data.

The Intel Core i5-14600's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The AMD EPYC 4344P scores 45122, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-12900KS scores 45094, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466, which is 1% lower. These narrow margins place the Core i5-14600 in a tightly competitive band among high-end processors, with all four rivals within one percentage point of its average score.