AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700, but no recorded measurements for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. The Intel part holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the only one of the two with quantifiable performance data, and its average benchmark score of 52,301 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, one of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 cannot be evaluated for performance from the recorded data, so any selection between these two parts must rely on the Intel processor's confirmed results and the architectural specifications of both.

From the available information, the Intel Core i7-14700 delivers verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, despite its mobile positioning and newer process node, has no benchmark scores in the database. Users requiring measurable performance data should look to the Intel part, as it is the only one with validated results. The AMD processor's 50th percentile ranking, when paired with an average score of zero, indicates it has not been subjected to the same benchmarking process.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14700 uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Halo and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel chip combines performance and efficiency cores, a design common to Raptor Lake, whereas the AMD chip relies on a uniform core layout. The Intel processor has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz compared to the AMD's 5.20 GHz, but the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's larger L3 cache, at 64 MB versus 33 MB, may benefit workloads with large working sets. The die sizes reflect their different manufacturing processes: the AMD chip uses two 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel chip uses a single 257 mm² die.

Memory support diverges significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory across a quad-channel bus, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 8065S graphics solution, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments differ as well. The AMD processor is a mobile part using the AMD Socket FP11, with a 55 W TDP. The Intel processor is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700, with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip was released in May 2026, while the Intel chip was released in January 2024. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD processor is listed as having no launch MSRP. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000002124, and the Intel chip's part number is SRN40. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 is the only processor with benchmark data, so all performance-based wins go to it by default. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 and single-core score of 2,080 indicate strong rendering performance. Geekbench results show 17,087 for multi-core and 2,409 for single-core. PassMark tests cover a wide range of workloads, with the Intel chip scoring 154,535 in integer math, 106,716 in floating point math, and 498,198 in data compression.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins on architectural features that are recorded without performance scores. It offers more L3 cache at 64 MB versus 33 MB, higher memory bandwidth at 273.1 GB/s over a quad-channel bus, and a smaller manufacturing process at 4 nm versus 10 nm. Its 16 cores and 32 threads provide more threads per core than the Intel part's 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz, which may help in lightly threaded tasks that do not reach boost states.

The Intel processor wins on core count with 20 cores versus 16, on boost clock with 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz, and on PCIe generation with Gen 5 versus Gen 4. Its dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility across different system configurations. The Intel chip's desktop market segment and Socket 1700 compatibility make it suitable for established desktop platforms.

The AMD processor's mobile segment and FP11 socket position it for laptops and compact systems. Its 55 W TDP is lower than the Intel part's 65 W TDP, which may affect thermal envelopes in constrained chassis. The AMD chip's integrated Radeon 8065S graphics likely delivers different graphics performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance according to the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 is the only processor with recorded multi-core benchmarks. It scores 28,398 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 14,388 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 40,318 in PassMark multithread. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 compare to the Intel Core i7-14700 in terms of cores and threads?

A: The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel processor has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD chip provides more threads per core, while the Intel chip provides more total cores.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory on a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-14700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core i7-14700 have locked multipliers.

Q: What is the release date difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 was released on January 7, 2024. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 was released on May 19, 2026.

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-14700's benchmark standing relative to other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 52,301. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 52,431, the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52,121, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 52,073, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51,947.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section contains no recorded comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core i7-14700. The database shows zero wins for the AMD processor and zero wins for the Intel processor in direct matchups. All performance data belongs to the Intel chip through its individual benchmark suite.

The Intel Core i7-14700's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 4,061 in Cinebench R15 and 299 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score reaches 14,388 with a single-core score of 2,031. Cinebench R23 shows 28,398 multi-core and 2,080 single-core. These scores demonstrate scaling from R15 through R23, with the multi-core figures increasing alongside the benchmark versions' growing workload demands.

Geekbench results for the Intel chip show 17,087 multi-core and 2,409 single-core. PassMark tests cover multiple specialized workloads. The data compression test scores 498,198, while data encryption scores 29,601. Extended instructions score 28,388, and finding prime numbers scores 164. Floating point math scores 106,716, and integer math scores 154,535. The multithread score is 40,318, with physics at 2,226 and random string sorting at 54,340. Single-thread performance scores 4,236 in PassMark.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals provide context for its average score of 52,301. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 52,431, putting the Core i7-14700 at a 0.2% deficit. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121, making the Core i7-14700 0.3% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073, with the Core i7-14700 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51,947, with the Core i7-14700 0.7% ahead. These margins are narrow, placing the Core i7-14700 at the upper edge of a tightly clustered performance group.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of zero indicate that no performance measurements have been recorded. The architectural specifications suggest capabilities in memory bandwidth and cache capacity, but these cannot be validated against the Intel chip's scores without benchmark data. The Intel Core i7-14700 remains the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, and its 91st percentile ranking confirms its position among the broader CPU landscape.