CPU Comparison

The Intel Core 3 201E and AMD EPYC 7773X sit at opposite ends of the computing spectrum, yet their average benchmark scores land within 0.4% of each other. The data shows the EPYC 7773X wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests by a consistent 83.8% margin, while the Core 3 201E counters with higher clock speeds, a newer process node, and integrated graphics. Neither part dominates the other across every metric; instead, the choice hinges on whether the workload favors massive parallel throughput or single-thread responsiveness with lower power demands.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split: the AMD EPYC 7773X is the pick for multi-threaded, server-class workloads, while the Intel Core 3 201E suits desktop tasks where single-thread speed and modest power draw matter more. The EPYC 7773X delivers 64 cores and 128 threads against the Core 3 201E’s 4 cores and 8 threads, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 77639 dwarfs the Intel part’s 12613, a 83.8% advantage in every measured Cinebench test. For anyone running heavy parallel compute, the EPYC 7773X is the obvious choice from the data.

Conversely, the Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz compared to the EPYC’s 3.50 GHz, and its passmark single-thread score of 3482 exceeds the EPYC’s Geekbench single-core score of 1536, though these are different tests. The Intel chip also fits a 60 W TDP versus the EPYC’s 280 W, making it suitable for compact desktop builds. The EPYC 7773X’s launch MSRP is $8800, while the Core 3 201E carries a $134 launch MSRP, but pricing comparisons stop there per the data constraints.

Benchmark results show the EPYC 7773X wins all six head-to-head tests, but the Core 3 201E remains competitive in average score because its passmark suite, including data compression (164160), floating point math (33260), and integer math (43894), pulls its overall average to 19056, just 0.4% above the EPYC’s 18979. Neither processor is universally superior; the EPYC dominates compute-heavy rendering, while the Intel part holds its own in single-thread and mixed workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design. The EPYC 7773X uses AMD’s Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, while the Core 3 201E relies on Intel’s Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. The EPYC packs 33,200 million transistors across eight chiplets, each 81 mm², whereas the Core 3 201E uses a single 163 mm² die. These process and packaging differences explain the core count disparity: the EPYC’s 64 cores and 128 threads versus the Intel’s 4 cores and 8 threads.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The EPYC 7773X carries 768 MB of shared L3 cache, a massive pool enabled by its Milan-X design, plus 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. The Core 3 201E offers 12 MB shared L3, 80 KB L1 per core, and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The EPYC’s L3 advantage is 64-fold, which directly boosts its Cinebench multicore scores by reducing memory latency in parallel workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The EPYC 7773X uses eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 3 201E uses dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s. The EPYC’s 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes dwarf the Intel’s 16 Gen 5 lanes, reflecting their server versus desktop positioning. The Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics; the EPYC has none. Both support ECC memory, but the EPYC targets server reliability with eight-channel access.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a uniform 83.8% delta across all six Cinebench tests, with the EPYC 7773X winning every one. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC scores 7825 against the Core 3 201E’s 1271. R15 single-core sees the EPYC at 1104 versus 179. R20 multicore yields 32608 for the EPYC and 5297 for the Intel part. R20 single-core has the EPYC at 4603 and the Intel at 747. R23 multicore shows 77639 versus 12613, and R23 single-core shows 10960 versus 1780.

The consistent 83.8% delta is striking, it suggests the EPYC’s advantage scales identically across single and multi-threaded Cinebench tests, which is unusual. Single-core tests typically favor higher clock speeds, yet the EPYC’s 3.50 GHz boost still beats the Intel’s 4.80 GHz by the same margin. This implies the EPYC’s Zen 3 architecture extracts more instructions per clock, or the Core 3 201E’s single-core performance is limited by other factors not shown in the data.

Outside Cinebench, the Core 3 201E has no head-to-head results, but its passmark scores show strength: data compression at 164160, integer math at 43894, and floating point math at 33260. The EPYC has Geekbench scores of 15554 multicore and 1536 single-core, which are not directly comparable to passmark but indicate lower per-thread performance relative to its core count. The Core 3 201E’s passmark single-thread score of 3482 suggests it excels in lightly threaded tasks, though no direct EPYC equivalent exists in the pack.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 3 201E | AMD EPYC 7773X |

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

| Cores | 4 | 64 |

| Threads | 8 | 128 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 280 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket SP3 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Zen 3 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 33,200 million |

| Die size | 163 mm² | 8x 81 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 768 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Eight-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 204.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 128 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | None |

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2022-03-21 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $8800 |

| Part number | SRVTR | 100-000000504 WOF |

The Core 3 201E has higher base and boost clocks by 1.40 GHz and 1.30 GHz respectively, but the EPYC counters with 60 more cores and 120 more threads. The EPYC’s L3 cache is 756 MB larger, and its memory bandwidth is 128 GB/s higher. The Intel part’s 10 nm node is older than AMD’s 7 nm, yet the Intel chip draws 220 W less power.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD EPYC 7773X has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do their single-core Cinebench scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the EPYC 7773X scores 10960 versus the Core 3 201E’s 1780, a delta of 83.8% in favor of AMD.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP, while the AMD EPYC 7773X has a 280 W TDP, a difference of 220 W.

Q: Which processor supports more memory bandwidth?

A: The EPYC 7773X supports 204.8 GB/s via eight-channel DDR4, while the Core 3 201E supports 76.8 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the AMD EPYC 7773X list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are their average benchmark scores?

A: The Core 3 201E averages 19056, and the EPYC 7773X averages 18979, placing them within 0.4% of each other.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins on power efficiency and single-thread responsiveness. Its 60 W TDP is 220 W lower than the EPYC’s, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock is 1.30 GHz higher. The passmark single-thread score of 3482, combined with integrated UHD Graphics 730, makes it suitable for everyday desktop tasks, light productivity, and systems where heat and power are constrained. Its dual-channel memory and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes fit standard consumer motherboards.

The AMD EPYC 7773X wins decisively on multi-threaded compute. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 77639 is 6.15 times higher than the Intel’s 12613. The 768 MB L3 cache and 204.8 GB/s memory bandwidth enable large-scale data processing, virtualization, and scientific workloads. The 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes support extensive I/O expansion for server environments. The 64 cores and 128 threads are unmatched by the Intel part, which offers only 4 cores and 8 threads.

For mixed workloads, the data shows the Core 3 201E’s passmark results, data compression at 164160 and integer math at 43894, indicate strong performance in file handling and general computation, despite its lower core count. The EPYC’s Geekbench multicore score of 15554 is modest relative to its core count, suggesting its strength lies in scaling beyond what Geekbench measures. Ultimately, the EPYC 7773X is the data-driven choice for parallel compute, while the Core 3 201E fits single-thread and power-sensitive scenarios.