AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a newer manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types do the two CPUs support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, providing 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14700 supports both 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 i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the market segment for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a mobile processor. The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700 rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 sits in the 91st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 52301. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.7% and trails the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H by 0.2%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent divergent architectural approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 belongs to the Gorgon Halo codename family, part of the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built around Zen 5 cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i7-14700 is a Raptor Lake-R part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die.

Core configuration is a major differentiator. The Intel part uses 20 cores and 28 threads, a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake. The AMD part uses 12 cores and 24 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading across all cores. Clock behavior also differs: the AMD chip has a 3.20 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the Intel chip has a lower 2.10 GHz base clock but a higher 5.40 GHz boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache favors AMD: 64 MB versus 33 MB shared on the Intel side.

Memory architecture is another split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel interface and a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel interface, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

Connectivity differs as well. AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon 8050S graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP11; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14700, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel part therefore defines the measurable performance envelope in this comparison.

In multi-core rendering tests, the Intel Core i7-14700 produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14388. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core result is 4061. Single-core results are 2080 in Cinebench R23, 2031 in Cinebench R20, and 299 in Cinebench R15.

Geekbench results for the Intel part show a multi-core score of 17087 and a single-core score of 2409.

PassMark results for the Intel Core i7-14700 cover several specialized workloads. Multi-thread performance is 40318, and single-thread performance is 4236. Integer math scores 154535, while floating point math scores 106716. Data compression scores 498198, and data encryption scores 29601. Extended instructions hit 28388. Prime number finding scores 164, random string sorting scores 54340, and physics scores 2226.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark data, direct head-to-head wins cannot be established from the database. The Intel Core i7-14700 stands as the only part with measured scores in this pairing. Its percentile rank of 91 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52301, places it in a competitive position relative to the broader database.

Nearby rivals in the database give context for the Intel part's standing. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H averages 52431, which is 0.2% higher than the Core i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P averages 52121, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX averages 52073, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X averages 51947, 0.7% lower. These deltas show the Core i7-14700 clustered tightly with established server and high-end desktop parts.

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core i7-14700 is fully measured across rendering, general compute, and specialized workload benchmarks, with a 91st percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 52301. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database, leaving its performance position unquantified.

For workloads that rely on measured multi-core throughput, the Intel Core i7-14700 demonstrates strong results in Cinebench and PassMark tests. Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration and 5.40 GHz boost clock support high multi-threaded scores. The 65 W TDP is higher than the AMD part's 55 W TDP, but the Intel part is a desktop processor with a larger thermal envelope.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers architectural advantages that are recorded but not benchmarked. Its 4 nm process, 64 MB L3 cache, and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth indicate a design focused on bandwidth and efficiency. The mobile market segment and 55 W TDP suggest a different usage context than the desktop Intel part.

Users choosing between these two parts on the basis of database evidence would find the Intel Core i7-14700 is the only one with verified performance data. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 remains a spec-defined option without measured results.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 | Intel Core i7-14700 |

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

| Series | None recorded | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | None recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Cores | 12 | 20 |

| Threads | 24 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 33 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 | None recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000002141 | SRN40 |