Core i9-14900K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395
16C/32T · 5.1 GHz · 55 W TDP · FP11 · PassMark #244
Core i9-14900K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-14900K lands at 89 and Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 at 29. That puts Core i9-14900K ahead by 60 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-14900K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Pick Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 51,633 — solid multi-thread numbers
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-14900KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-14900K more score per dollar ($589 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-14900K | Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | — |
| Cores | ▲ 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| TDP | 125 W | 55 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP11 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Base clock | — | 3.0 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 64 MB |
| Class | — | Laptop |
| PassMark rank | — | #244 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 51,633 |
Core i9-14900K
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 51,633 — solid multi-thread numbers
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395
Which is better, Core i9-14900K or Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395? +
Core i9-14900K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 60. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-14900K worth the price? +
At $589, Core i9-14900K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.
Is Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 worth the price? +
At $399, Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 delivers a Specdex score of 29 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i9-14900K or Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core i9-14900K or Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395? +
Core i9-14900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.