AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14701TE places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel processor has a recorded average benchmark score of 26013, and its closest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, which scores 25981 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, which scores 26106 (0.4% ahead). The Intel part also edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.5% and trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.7%.

The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, meaning its 50th percentile ranking is not supported by direct measurements in the record. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark results. For users seeking a processor with verified performance data, the Intel part is the only one of the two with measured scores in the database. The AMD part lacks any recorded benchmarks, so its percentile is not derived from actual test results.

Given the absence of AMD benchmark data, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only option with concrete scores, and those scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability relative to its nearest rivals. The data supports choosing the Intel part for any workload where measured performance matters, while the AMD part remains an unknown quantity in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and carries the codename Gorgon Halo, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 architecture. Its die is composed of two chiplets, each measuring 70.6 mm², for a total die size that the database records as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family. Its monolithic die measures 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD allocates 1 MB per core, while Intel allocates 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator, with AMD offering 64 MB and Intel offering 33 MB shared. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip achieves a higher boost clock despite its lower base clock.

Memory support also diverges. AMD uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel memory bus, delivering a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11 and is classified as a mobile market segment part. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop market segment part.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes the Radeon 8050S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has a TDP of 55 watts, compared to 45 watts for the Intel part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The release dates differ as well, with Intel released on 2024-06-30 and AMD released on 2026-05-19.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data provides a clear picture for the Intel Core i7-14701TE across multiple benchmark categories. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1716, and in single-core it scores 242. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core score reaches 7154 and single-core reaches 1010. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 17035 and single-core is 2405. These scores represent the only measured results available for either processor in the database.

PassMark results for the Intel part show particular strengths in specific workloads. The data compression test yields a score of 220520, which is the highest recorded score among all Intel benchmarks on this page. Integer math scores 65792, floating point math scores 50219, and extended instructions scores 14354. The multithread score is 20042, while the single-thread score is 2637. Random string sorting produces 22760, and data encryption produces 11699. Physics scores 1860, and the find prime numbers test scores 143.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, there are no benchmark wins recorded in the database. The winsA field is 0 and winsB is 0, with no head-to-head benchmark entries available. This means the database cannot attribute any specific workload victory to the AMD processor. The AMD part's specifications suggest potential for certain tasks, such as its 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64 MB L3 cache, but no measured results exist to confirm performance in any application. The Intel part, with its 5.20 GHz boost clock, has the advantage in raw clock speed. The AMD part's 12-core, 24-thread configuration offers more parallelism on paper, but the database has no scores to verify how that parallelism translates into real performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 records a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s using quad-channel LPDDR5X, while the Intel part uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for both processors?

A: No, the database contains 17 benchmark scores for the Intel Core i7-14701TE but no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Consequently, there are no exact numbers to compare across the two processors for any specific test.

What the data does provide is the full Intel benchmark suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 17035, which is a strong result for a 45-watt desktop processor. The single-core score of 2405 in the same test indicates solid per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 7154 and single-core score of 1010 follow the same pattern. The Cinebench R15 results show 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core.

PassMark data for the Intel processor reveals workload-specific strengths. The data compression score of 220520 stands out as the highest among the recorded tests. Integer math at 65792 and floating point math at 50219 show balanced arithmetic performance. The multithread score of 20042 reflects the 8-core, 16-thread configuration's ability to handle parallel workloads. Single-thread performance at 2637 confirms the boost clock advantage of 5.20 GHz. Data encryption at 11699, extended instructions at 14354, and random string sorting at 22760 round out the measured results.

The AMD processor's absence from the benchmark tables means the database cannot show any comparative wins for it. No Cinebench scores, no PassMark scores, and no average benchmark score exist in the record. The AMD part's percentile ranking of 50 and the Intel part's ranking of 78 are the only comparative positions available. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 26013 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals, all within 0.7% of one another. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS leads by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE trails by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U leads by 0.7%.

Without AMD scores, any head-to-head comparison must rely on the recorded Intel results and the architectural specifications of both parts. The Intel processor's measured scores in Cinebench and PassMark provide the only numerical basis for analysis. The AMD processor's specifications, including its higher core count and larger L3 cache, remain unverified by any benchmark data in the database. The data confirms the Intel part's performance standing among its rivals, while the AMD part's actual performance cannot be assessed from this record.