AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, making them structurally identical in parallel thread capacity.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 reaches 5.00 GHz. Intel holds a 0.60 GHz advantage in maximum single-core frequency.

Q: What process node does each chip use?

A: The AMD processor is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel chip uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip also has a much smaller die size at 70.6 mm² compared to Intel's 257 mm².

Q: Which processor supports faster memory interfaces?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel processor rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37911. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, scores 37904, a 0% difference.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and Intel Core i9-14901E diverge sharply in underlying design philosophy. AMD's chip comes from the Gorgon Halo codename family and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 cores. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process with a die size of 70.6 mm². Intel's part is a Raptor Lake-R design from the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, produced on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The difference in process geometry and die area is substantial, with Intel's die roughly 3.6 times larger than AMD's.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both chips allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 and L3 allocations diverge. AMD assigns 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel assigns 2 MB per core. At the shared L3 level, AMD provides 32 MB while Intel provides 36 MB. Intel's total cache footprint is therefore larger, especially at the L2 tier where it doubles AMD's per-core allocation.

Memory architecture differs notably. AMD's processor uses LPDDR5X memory through a quad-channel interface, yielding a recorded bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. Intel's chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel interface, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe generation is newer and offers twice the per-lane bandwidth of AMD's Gen 4 implementation.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two parts as well. AMD integrates a Radeon 8050S, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11, while Intel's chip is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. AMD's release date is recorded as 2026-05-19, whereas Intel's is 2024-06-30. Both chips support ECC memory and both are locked with no unlocked multiplier. Production status for both is Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901E across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes direct head-to-head comparison impossible for most metrics; instead, the Intel chip's absolute scores and its rival positioning provide the analytical frame.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel processor scores 2595 in multicore and 366 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 results show 10816 multicore and 1526 singlecore. Cinebench R23 delivers 25753 multicore and 3635 singlecore. These scores place the Intel part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911.

Passmark results for the Intel chip are extensive. Integer math scores 112736, floating point math scores 81089, and extended instructions score 17249. Data compression reaches 288777, data encryption reaches 18571, and random string sorting reaches 39138. Find prime numbers scores 189, physics scores 3041, and multithread scores 30298. Single-thread performance in Passmark is 4354, recorded under both "single_thread" and "singlethread" test names with identical values.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i9-14901E provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37904, exactly 0% different from Intel's 37911. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943, putting Intel 0.1% behind. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, putting Intel 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, putting Intel 0.3% ahead. These deltas are minuscule, indicating that the Core i9-14901E sits in a tightly clustered performance band where the top four comparable parts fall within a 139-point spread.

The absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 means no direct score comparison can be made in this database. The Intel chip's 86th percentile ranking, however, indicates a strong overall position. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 and singlecore score of 3635 show a balanced profile that favors multithreaded workloads, typical of an 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.60 GHz boost ceiling.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by platform and use case. The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop processor with a robust recorded benchmark presence, an 86th percentile ranking, and an average score of 37911. It delivers strong Cinebench and Passmark results across both single-thread and multithread workloads. Its 5.60 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of L3 cache give it a frequency and cache advantage over the AMD part. The Intel chip is also the only one of the two with benchmark data in the database, so any direct performance conclusion must rely on its recorded scores rather than a head-to-head comparison.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is a mobile part with no recorded benchmarks in the database. Its architectural strengths lie elsewhere: a 4 nm TSMC process with a much smaller die, a quad-channel LPDDR5X memory interface with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, and a Radeon 8050S integrated GPU. These features point toward a platform designed for bandwidth-sensitive and graphics-inclusive mobile workloads rather than raw CPU benchmark dominance. The 55 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W TDP also positions AMD as the lower-power option, though the database does not record any thermal performance metrics.

For users selecting purely on recorded CPU benchmark data, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the only part with measurable scores, and those scores place it in the top 14% of all CPUs. For users prioritizing memory bandwidth, integrated graphics capability, and a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers architectural advantages that the Intel desktop chip cannot match, but those advantages are not quantified by benchmark results in this database. The choice reduces to platform needs: desktop socket 1700 with proven benchmark performance versus mobile socket FP11 with a modern process and high-bandwidth memory subsystem.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 36 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) |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000002144 | Q49ESRNJH |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 (no records) | 37911 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 86 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |