AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall advantage for the Intel Core 3 201E, which wins 13 of the 17 direct comparisons. The Intel part leads across the entire Cinebench suite, though the margins are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 1271 against 1128 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a delta of -11.3% (the negative sign indicates the AMD part trails). Single-core R15 shows the same pattern: 179 versus 159, a delta of -11.2%. The R20 multi-core result is 5297 for Intel against 4703 for AMD, again an -11.2% difference, while R20 single-core is 747 versus 664, an -11.1% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 12613 for Intel versus 11198 for AMD, an -11.2% gap, and R23 single-core is 1780 versus 1581, also -11.2%. The uniformity of these deltas, all hovering near -11%, suggests the performance difference scales evenly across rendering workloads of varying lengths and thread counts.

In PassMark workloads, the Intel part extends its lead in several areas. Floating point math shows the largest single gap: Intel scores 33260 while AMD manages 23649, a delta of -28.9%. Physics testing follows closely, with Intel at 1141 versus AMD at 821, a -28% difference. Integer math also favors Intel, 43894 to 37933, a -13.6% delta. Prime number finding goes to Intel, 57 versus 49, a -14% gap. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 164160 versus 152017, a -7.4% delta, while data encryption is closer: 8931 versus 8607, a -3.6% difference. The PassMark multi-thread score gives Intel 14839 against AMD's 13585, an -8.5% delta.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does secure four wins, and they are worth examining. The most dramatic is random string sorting, where AMD scores 19454 versus Intel's 17783, a +9.4% advantage. Extended instructions go to AMD as well, 11464 against 11035, a +3.9% margin. Both PassMark single-thread entries, listed as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, show AMD ahead at 3724 versus 3482, a +7% delta in each case. These wins cluster in memory-access-heavy or instruction-set-specific tasks, while the Intel part dominates compute-heavy and physics-based workloads.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the Intel lead: the Core 3 201E averages 19056 with a percentile rank of 73 among all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321 with a percentile rank of 71. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 (+0.1%), meaning the Core 3 201E sits almost exactly at parity with those processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 210, by contrast, is closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 (-0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (+0.2%), so the 210's average score is essentially indistinguishable from those parts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 3 201E is the stronger processor for most compute-bound tasks. Its advantages in Cinebench multi-core and single-core, floating point math, physics, integer math, and data compression are consistent and, in several cases, substantial. The -28.9% gap in floating point math and the -28% gap in physics are particularly large, suggesting the Intel part handles scientific or simulation workloads with notably higher throughput. The Intel part also holds a moderate edge in multi-threaded PassMark, at -8.5%, which aligns with its higher average score and percentile ranking.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the better choice specifically for single-threaded PassMark work, where it leads by +7%, and for random string sorting, where its +9.4% margin is the largest of any AMD win. Extended instructions also favor AMD, but by a smaller +3.9% margin. These wins indicate the AMD architecture has strengths in memory-latency-sensitive operations and certain instruction extensions, but they do not offset the breadth of Intel's wins across the remaining thirteen comparisons.

For a user prioritizing rendering, physics simulation, encryption, or general integer math, the Intel Core 3 201E is the data-supported pick. For workloads that stress string sorting or specific extended instruction sets, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 delivers measurable advantages. The Intel part's higher average benchmark score, 19056 versus 17321, and its higher percentile rank, 73 versus 71, make it the safer default recommendation from the recorded data alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank at 73 versus 71.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in any single test?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core 3 201E scores 33260 against the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 23649, a delta of -28.9% in favor of Intel.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 outperform the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The AMD part wins in random string sorting (19454 versus 17783, +9.4%), extended instructions (11464 versus 11035, +3.9%), and both PassMark single-thread entries (3724 versus 3482, +7%).

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 201E compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047, a delta of 0%, meaning the two are effectively tied. The Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 is also essentially at parity, with a +0.1% delta for the Core 3 201E.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 have any close rivals in its score range?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 averages 17333, a delta of -0.1% against the Ryzen 3 210, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17278, a delta of +0.2%. Both are statistically indistinguishable from the Ryzen 3 210.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins 4.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 60 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part.

PCIe capabilities diverge: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel Core 3 201E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 740M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 730. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Release dates are close: the AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the codename Bartlett Lake and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has no listed transistor count but a die size of 163 mm². Cache layouts differ: the AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads, but the Intel part's larger per-core caches and shared L3 are consistent with its higher benchmark scores in cache-sensitive workloads.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Despite the Intel part's higher TDP of 60 W, it delivers higher clock speeds at both base and boost. The AMD part compensates with a lower TDP of 28 W and higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes contrasts with AMD's Gen 4 and 14 lanes. The integrated graphics also represent an architectural split: Radeon 740M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5, along with ECC memory, gives it flexibility in memory configuration that the DDR5-only AMD part lacks. These architectural differences align with the benchmark outcomes, where the Intel part's higher clocks and larger caches drive its wins in compute-heavy tests, while the AMD part's memory bandwidth and instruction handling support its wins in string sorting and single-thread PassMark.