AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data available in the database splits the two processors cleanly by workload type, though one side has far more recorded results. The Intel Core i5-14600 holds the entire set of 19 recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. That asymmetry shapes the analysis: the Intel part can be positioned against its nearest rivals, while the AMD part must be assessed from its architectural specification alone.

Looking at the Intel Core i5-14600's recorded wins, the strongest results appear in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30464 places it comfortably in the upper tier of desktop processors, and the Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 12794 reinforces that pattern. The single-core results are also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4300 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2424. These numbers indicate a processor that balances both single-thread responsiveness and multi-thread throughput.

The PassMark suite adds further detail on specific workload categories. The i5-14600 records 117078 in integer math, 85759 in floating point math, and 25674 in extended instructions. Data compression scores 434620, while data encryption reaches 25082. Random string sorting hits 48043, and the physics test records 2330. The multithread score of 35848 and single-thread score of 4167 round out the PassMark picture.

Against its nearest recorded rivals, the i5-14600 sits within a tight band. The Intel Core i9-12900KS averages 45094, which is 0.5% higher than the i5-14600's average of 44889. The AMD EPYC 4344P also sits 0.5% higher at 45122. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D trails by 0.7%, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H trails by 1%. The i5-14600 therefore occupies a narrow competitive window, with all four nearest rivals within a single percentage point of its average score.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, lacking recorded benchmarks, cannot claim a single measured win in the database. Its case rests entirely on its specification sheet, which includes a 12-core, 24-thread configuration, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a 64 MB L3 cache. Those figures suggest strong multi-thread potential, but the database contains no score to confirm it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a more advanced 4 nm node against Intel's 10 nm node.

Core counts differ in both total and configuration. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, which reflects its hybrid architecture of performance and efficiency cores. The Intel part has more physical cores but fewer threads, while the AMD part has fewer cores but more threads.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both parts share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap, with AMD offering 64 MB against Intel's 24 MB shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 cache could benefit workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Memory support and bandwidth also separate the two. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part's quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration provides a much wider memory path, which matters for integrated graphics and memory-intensive tasks.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support offers double the bandwidth per lane for compatible devices, though the AMD part's integrated graphics may reduce the need for a discrete GPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part includes a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD integrated solution is positioned as a more capable graphics processor, consistent with the part's mobile segment and high memory bandwidth.

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended platforms. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP11. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP against Intel's 65 W TDP. Both parts support ECC memory. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's release date is recorded as 2026-05-19, while the Intel part's release date is 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $255, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core i5-14600. All recorded scores belong to the Intel part alone. The nearest-rival comparison for the Intel part uses its average benchmark score of 44889 against four other processors.

The i5-14600's largest recorded wins come in multi-threaded rendering. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30464 is roughly 2.4 times its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4300, a ratio that indicates strong scaling across its 14 cores. The Cinebench R20 results show a similar pattern, with 12794 multi-core against 1806 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results record 3070 multi-core and 433 single-core.

Geekbench results show a narrower spread: 14680 multi-core against 2424 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 35848 and a single-thread score of 4167. The ratio between these two, roughly 8.6 to 1, reflects the thread count advantage in heavily parallel workloads.

Against its nearest rivals, the i5-14600 is effectively tied with three of them. The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD EPYC 4344P each score 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 1% lower. These deltas are small enough that run-to-run variance could reorder the group, but the database's recorded values place the i5-14600 in the middle of this cluster.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark scores in the database, so no direct comparison can be made from measured results. Its specification suggests it would compete in the same general performance tier, but the data does not confirm this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel has more physical cores, while AMD has more threads.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: Both use 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB L2 per core and 64 MB L3. The Intel part uses 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

The Verdict

The database's recorded benchmark results all belong to the Intel Core i5-14600, which makes it the only one of the two with measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 44889 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals all within one percentage point. The i5-14600 delivers strong multi-threaded rendering scores, solid single-core performance, and broad workload coverage across the PassMark suite. Its 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache makes it a capable desktop processor, and its 65 W TDP fits a standard desktop platform.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be measured against the i5-14600. Its specification sheet shows a 12-core, 24-thread design with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 64 MB L3 cache, 4 nm process, and 273.1 GB/s quad-channel LPDDR5X memory bandwidth. These specifications suggest a processor aimed at mobile platforms with strong memory throughput and integrated graphics capability, but the data does not confirm any performance outcome.

For a user selecting strictly from recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the only option with verified results. For a user considering the AMD part, the decision would rest on its architectural features rather than measured scores, since none exist in the database. The two processors also target different platforms entirely: one is a desktop part on Socket 1700, the other a mobile part on Socket FP11. They are not direct substitutes in most systems. The data supports choosing the i5-14600 for measured performance, while the AMD part remains an unverified specification.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i5-14600 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 14 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $255 |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000002141 | SRN44 |