AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core 3 201E occupy different corners of the processor market, and their benchmark data reflects fundamentally different design goals. The Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile part from the 3000 series, built for the AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap, with the Intel part winning every single head-to-head benchmark in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core 3 201E wins all 11 recorded comparisons, and the margins are substantial across every category. The smallest gap appears in the single-threaded tests, where the Intel chip scores 3482 against the AMD part's 1592, a delta of -54.3 percent. This means the Intel processor is roughly 118 percent faster in single-thread performance, a massive advantage for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications.

The gap widens considerably in multi-threaded workloads. In the passmark_multithread test, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 14839 while the Ryzen 3 3100U manages 3348, a delta of -77.4 percent. The Intel part delivers more than four times the multi-threaded throughput. The floating point math test shows the largest disparity: Intel scores 33260 versus AMD's 5854, a delta of -82.4 percent. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 43894 and AMD at 8873, a delta of -79.8 percent.

Data compression and encryption workloads also favor Intel heavily. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 164160 in data compression against 38455 for the AMD chip, a delta of -76.6 percent. In data encryption, Intel scores 8931 versus 1972, a delta of -77.9 percent. Extended instruction workloads show Intel at 11035 against AMD's 2116, a delta of -80.8 percent. Prime number finding, physics simulation, and random string sorting all follow the same trend, with deltas of -68.4, -79.7, and -73.8 percent respectively.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, while the Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6247. The Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the 62nd percentile for the AMD part. The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning: the Intel chip's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 with a delta of 0.4 percent. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6231 with a delta of 0.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7272 at 6186 with a delta of 1 percent, and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6147 with a delta of 1.6 percent.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is stark. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation built on the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 163 mm², and the database does not record a transistor count for it.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip benefits from simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count. This explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap, though the clock speeds also play a role. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz, substantially higher at both ends.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD processor has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has three times the shared L3 cache, which benefits workloads with larger working sets. The L2 cache per core is also more than double, at 1.25 MB versus 512 KB.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, exactly double the AMD part. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity is another differentiator: the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU only.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 201E wins in every measured category. There are no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in the head-to-head comparisons, so the use-case analysis is straightforward. The Intel part is better suited for multi-threaded productivity workloads such as data compression, encryption, and extended instruction processing, where its margins range from -73.8 to -82.4 percent. Its physics score of 1141 versus 232 suggests stronger simulation performance, and its floating point math score of 33260 indicates a clear advantage in numerically intensive tasks.

The Intel part also dominates single-threaded performance, which matters for applications that rely on a few fast cores. Its single-thread score of 3482 is more than double the AMD part's 1592. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 3.20 GHz and the newer architecture contribute to this result. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, with its 15 W TDP and mobile socket, appears designed for low-power portable systems, while the Intel part, with a 60 W TDP and desktop socket, targets performance-oriented desktop builds.

The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, both with average scores within 0.1 percent. This places its performance in the mid-range desktop category. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and AMD EPYC 7272, which are high-core-count server parts with similar average scores despite very different architectures. This suggests the AMD part's average score is low enough to cluster with those older, multi-core server chips.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: AMD has 2, Intel has 4. Thread count: AMD has 2, Intel has 8. Base clock: AMD at 1.90 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz. Boost clock: AMD at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 4.80 GHz. TDP: AMD at 15 W, Intel at 60 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Picasso versus Bartlett Lake. Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen+ (Picasso)) versus Core 3 (Bartlett Lake). Process node: 12 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: GlobalFoundries versus Intel. Die size: 210 mm² versus 163 mm². Transistors: 4,940 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel.

Cache differences: L1 is 96 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 4 MB shared for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR4 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel. PCIe: Gen 3 for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release date: AMD on 2026-05-31 versus Intel on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are production active, both have locked multipliers, and neither has a recorded architecture field.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, exactly double the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056, compared to 6247 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. The Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 62nd percentile.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 3 201E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from -54.3 percent in single-threaded tests to -82.4 percent in floating point math. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, higher clock speeds, larger cache, and double memory bandwidth give it a comprehensive advantage across all workload types. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, with its 2 cores and 2 threads, 15 W TDP, and mobile socket, is positioned for low-power portable systems, while the Intel part targets desktop performance. The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, confirm its mid-range desktop standing. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and AMD EPYC 7272, show that its average score clusters with older multi-core server parts despite its mobile design. For any workload measured in the database, the Intel Core 3 201E delivers the higher performance. The AMD part's only distinguishing features are its lower TDP and mobile form factor, which the benchmark data does not directly reward.