AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a full suite of results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The Intel part delivers measurable wins in every category where data exists, from single-thread workloads to heavily parallel tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E shows its strongest performance in multithreaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23, it records a multicore score of 12613 and a singlecore score of 1780. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern with 5297 multicore and 747 singlecore. The older Cinebench R15 test produces 1271 multicore and 179 singlecore. These results place the processor at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

PassMark tests further confirm the Intel part's balanced capabilities. The processor scores 43894 in integer math and 33260 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 164160, while data encryption hits 8931. Extended instruction workloads score 11035. The multithread test records 14839, and the single-thread test produces 3482. Random string sorting finishes at 17783, physics at 1141, and prime number finding at 57.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 reflects an average position among all CPUs, but that figure is not supported by any recorded test scores. The absence of data means the database cannot confirm any workload where the AMD part wins outright. Every measurable comparison favors the Intel processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture, built at a 7 nm process node by TSMC. The codename is Cezanne, and the chip belongs to the 5000 series. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake design at a 10 nm process node from Intel's own fabs.

Both parts have 4 cores and 8 threads, so thread counts match. Base clocks differ: the AMD chip runs at 4.00 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks tell a different story, the AMD part reaches 4.20 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip's higher boost headroom likely explains its single-thread advantage.

Cache layouts are distinctly different. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has substantially more L2 per core and 4 MB more L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, through a dual-channel bus delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part, while the AMD part does not list ECC support.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5, also with 16 lanes from the CPU. That is a two-generation gap in interconnect technology.

The integrated graphics are also different. AMD ships the Radeon Vega 6, while Intel ships UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $134.

Sockets and platforms are not compatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD die measures 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. The Intel die measures 163 mm², though transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark arrays are empty in the database, so this comparison relies on the Intel part's standalone scores and the AMD part's lack of recorded results.

The Intel Core 3 201E's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12613 demonstrates substantial parallel throughput. The singlecore score of 1780 indicates its 4.80 GHz boost clock translates into strong single-thread performance. These two numbers bracket the processor's overall capability well.

In PassMark testing, the Intel part's integer math score of 43894 and floating point math score of 33260 show balanced arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 164160 stands out as the highest individual score in the entire benchmark set. Data encryption at 8931 is comparatively lower, which is typical for a CPU without dedicated encryption acceleration.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS sits at an average score of 19047, essentially tied with the Intel chip's 19056 average score, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.4 percent behind. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979, 0.4 percent behind. The Intel Core 3 201E leads all of these by a narrow margin.

Since the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark scores, the database cannot produce a direct score comparison. The relative standing of the two parts must be inferred from the Intel chip's measured results and the AMD chip's absence of recorded data. The Intel processor's percentile rank of 73 confirms it outperforms most CPUs in the database, while the AMD part's percentile of 50 is a neutral placeholder without supporting measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G does not list ECC support.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5, with a rated memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s compared to the AMD part's 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 MB.

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

A: The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 on average, slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201E is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, and it uses that data to establish a clear position. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12613 and PassMark multithread score of 14839 indicate solid performance for a 4-core, 8-thread desktop part. The 4.80 GHz boost clock drives a single-thread PassMark score of 3482, which pushes the chip to the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a 7 nm process node, and a lower 65 W TDP compared to the Intel part's 60 W TDP. Its 4.20 GHz boost clock trails the Intel chip, and its DDR4-only memory support limits bandwidth to 51.2 GB/s against the Intel chip's 76.8 GB/s. The Zen 3 architecture and Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics are legitimate features, but the database contains no benchmark results to validate their performance.

For applications that rely on single-thread speed, the Intel part's 4.80 GHz boost and higher cache capacity give it the measured advantage. For multithreaded workloads, the Intel chip's Cinebench and PassMark scores confirm it handles parallel tasks effectively. The AMD chip's lack of recorded scores means the database cannot support a claim that it wins in any specific workload.

The data points to the Intel Core 3 201E as the better-documented and better-performing option based on available evidence. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G remains an unverified option in the database, with architectural merits but no measured results to back them up. Buyers who prioritize confirmed benchmark performance would favor the Intel part based on the recorded data.