AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows only one side of this matchup has benchmark scores available. The Intel Core i5-14401E has six Cinebench entries in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical head-to-head comparison impossible, but the Intel part's results can still be examined on their own terms.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. In Cinebench R20, it posts 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1830 multicore and 258 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip provide context for its standing. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 averages 5259, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Core i5-14401E trails that part by a hair. The Intel Core i7-11700B and Core i9-10850K both average 5241 and 5240 respectively, with the i5-14401E leading each by 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13400T averages 5210, and the 14401E leads it by 0.8 percent. The data indicates a tightly clustered group where the 14401E sits near the top but not decisively ahead of any rival.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, no Cinebench results appear in the database, and its percentile sits at 50 with an average benchmark score of zero. The absence of measurements means its performance cannot be quantified relative to the Intel part or any other CPU in the database. What can be stated is its structural configuration: 12 cores, 24 threads, a base clock of 3.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip uses 6 cores and 12 threads with a 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The core and thread advantage for AMD is substantial on paper, but without benchmark data, the practical impact remains unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, process nodes, and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and carries the codename Gorgon Halo, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The AMD chip integrates 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, Intel allocates 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator, with AMD offering 64 MB versus Intel's 20 MB shared L3. Die size also diverges sharply, with AMD using a dual-die configuration of 2x 70.6 mm² and Intel using a single 215 mm² die.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, delivering 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a newer PCIe generation for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics follow the same pattern of divergence. AMD includes a Radeon 8050S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment and uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part targets desktop and uses Intel Socket 1700. Production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD release date is recorded as May 19, 2026, while the Intel release date is June 30, 2024, indicating a roughly two-year gap in availability. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

The available data allows a clear assessment for only one of these processors. The Intel Core i5-14401E has measurable benchmark results, and those results indicate a capable desktop processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 positions it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs, and its average score of 5253 places it within one percent of several established desktop and server parts. The single-core score of 2564 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong per-thread performance, which typically benefits lightly threaded workloads such as older games, everyday applications, and single-threaded productivity tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on structural specifications. It offers twice the cores and threads of the Intel chip, a higher base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), a much larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 20 MB), and significantly higher memory bandwidth (273.1 GB/s in quad-channel LPDDR5X). These features point toward workloads that scale with core count, cache capacity, and memory throughput, such as compilation, rendering, virtualization, and data processing. The integrated Radeon 8050S also suggests stronger graphics capability than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The Intel part wins on PCIe generation, offering Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, which benefits users with Gen 5 storage or expansion cards. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders flexibility. The AMD part wins on process node efficiency (4 nm versus 10 nm) and memory bandwidth, though its 55 W TDP is lower than Intel's 65 W TDP, suggesting lower power draw on paper.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts up to 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts up to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401E have benchmark scores in the database?

A: Yes, it has six Cinebench scores: R15 multicore 1830, R15 single-core 258, R20 multicore 7627, R20 single-core 1076, R23 multicore 18161, and R23 single-core 2564. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 215 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 64 MB for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is LPDDR5X quad-channel for AMD versus DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 273.1 GB/s for AMD, with no figure recorded for Intel.

PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD, Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8050S for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment differs: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: May 19, 2026 for AMD, June 30, 2024 for Intel. Part numbers differ: 100-000002141 for AMD, Q49JSRNJS for Intel. Codename and generation differ: Gorgon Halo with Zen 5 for AMD, Raptor Lake-R with Raptor Lake Refresh for Intel. Both support ECC memory, both are locked multipliers, and both are active in production.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one of these two processors with measured performance in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564, combined with its 60th percentile ranking and average score of 5253, place it in the upper-middle tier of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster within one percent, indicating consistent performance among comparable desktop parts.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark results, so any performance claim must remain speculative. What the specifications show is a processor designed for a different role: mobile, low-power (55 W TDP), with high core count, large cache, and very high memory bandwidth. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 64 MB L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth suggests a part aimed at throughput-oriented tasks in a mobile form factor. The Intel chip, by contrast, is a desktop part with modest core count but proven benchmark scores.

For a user selecting between these two based on recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only option with verified performance numbers. For a user prioritizing core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, and process efficiency, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers superior specifications on paper. The choice depends on whether measured performance or structural capability is the deciding factor, and the database currently provides evidence for only one of these processors.