AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 versus the Intel Core i3-14100. Direct comparison data is unavailable for these two processors. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a complete set of 19 benchmark scores across multiple test suites, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries recorded.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark data, the comparison must rely on structural specifications rather than measured performance. The Intel Core i3-14100 posts an average benchmark score of 18318 across its recorded tests. This places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.1% difference), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (-0.1% difference), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (-0.3% difference), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (-0.3% difference). These close margins place the i3-14100 in a tightly clustered performance band.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, but this figure is based on its position in the database rather than measured scores. The absence of benchmark results for the AMD part means no direct performance deltas can be calculated against the Intel processor.

Looking at the Intel Core i3-14100's individual test results, the strongest multi-threaded showing comes from Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 12820. The single-core score in the same suite reaches 1809. Cinebench R20 results show 5384 multicore and 759 single-core. The Geekbench suite records 7231 multicore and 2133 single-core.

In the PassMark suite, the Intel part delivers 45329 in integer math and 35266 in floating-point math. Data compression scores 174115, while data encryption reaches 8838. Extended instructions score 11865, and random string sorting hits 17397. The find prime numbers test records 55, physics scores 958, and the multithread test reaches 15095. Single-thread performance is logged at 3759.

The database shows zero wins for either processor in head-to-head testing because no such tests exist. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 cannot be positioned against the Intel Core i3-14100 on measured performance alone. The specification sheet must carry the analytical weight.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in design philosophy. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Halo codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, built on Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. AMD fabricates the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 at TSMC on a 4 nm process node. Intel fabricates the Core i3-14100 on a 10 nm process node at its own foundry. The die size reflects this difference: the AMD part uses a dual-die configuration totaling 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor uses a monolithic 163 mm² die.

Cache hierarchies follow different layouts. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's larger L3 pool gives it a capacity advantage for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a 3.20 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. Intel starts higher at base, but AMD boosts higher. The AMD part carries a 55 watt TDP, while the Intel part carries a 60 watt TDP.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 includes a Radeon 8050S. The Intel Core i3-14100 includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile-market processor with an active production status and a release date of 2026-05-19. The Intel part is classified as a desktop-market processor with an active production status and a release date of 2024-01-07.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part carries part number 100-000002141, and the Intel part carries part number SRMX1. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD processor. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $134.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core i3-14100 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 163 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 12 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 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $134 |

The two processors share only a few characteristics. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, both support ECC memory, both have locked multipliers, and both have active production status. Everything else on the specification sheet differs.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins on measured performance evidence. It has 19 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R20, Cinebench R23, Geekbench, and PassMark suites. Its average benchmark score of 18318 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark scores, so it cannot claim any measured performance advantage in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on structural specifications. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides triple the core count of the Intel part. The 64 MB L3 cache is more than five times larger than the Intel part's 12 MB. The 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth over a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface far exceeds the Intel part's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 setup, for which no bandwidth figure is recorded. The 4 nm TSMC process node gives it a transistor-density advantage over the Intel 10 nm node. The 5.00 GHz boost clock tops the Intel part's 4.70 GHz.

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins on base clock speed at 3.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for the AMD part. It also wins on PCIe generation, offering Gen 5 versus Gen 4 for the AMD part. The Intel part's smaller form factor is a desktop socket, whereas the AMD part targets the mobile segment. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The market segments suggest different use cases. Desktop builders can install the Intel Core i3-14100 in a Socket 1700 motherboard. Mobile system designers can integrate the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 into Socket FP11 platforms. The AMD part's integrated Radeon 8050S graphics and high memory bandwidth point toward graphics-heavy mobile workloads. The Intel part's UHD Graphics 730 serves basic display output for desktop productivity systems.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on what the database can verify. For measured performance, the Intel Core i3-14100 is the only option with evidence. Its average benchmark score of 18318 and 72nd percentile standing give it a concrete performance profile. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 cannot be evaluated on benchmark results because none are recorded.

For specifications, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 holds decisive advantages in core count, thread count, L3 cache size, memory bandwidth, process node, and boost clock. These specifications suggest a processor designed for heavily threaded workloads with large memory demands. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration and 64 MB L3 cache indicate capacity for parallel processing tasks. The 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and quad-channel LPDDR5X support indicate a platform built around high-throughput data movement.

The Intel Core i3-14100 presents a more modest specification sheet but with measured results to back it. The 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support suits lighter workloads. Its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it holds its own against the broader processor field, even if its raw specifications lag the AMD part.

The desktop versus mobile split matters. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a $134 launch MSRP. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11 with no launch MSRP recorded. These are different platforms for different system types. Desktop users building on Socket 1700 should look at the Intel Core i3-14100. Mobile platform designers should consider the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 for its specification advantages.

The absence of head-to-head benchmark data means no winner can be declared on measured performance. The database records zero wins for either processor. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on paper specifications across nearly every major category. The Intel Core i3-14100 wins on verified benchmark results and a lower base-clock deficit at 3.50 GHz versus 3.20 GHz. The choice depends on whether the buyer prioritizes measured results or structural capabilities. The data confirms the Intel part exists as a tested, scored processor. The data confirms the AMD part exists as a high-specification mobile processor without recorded test results.