AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

The Verdict

The database shows two fundamentally different desktop processors with distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, built on the Zen 3 architecture, delivers measured benchmark results across a range of workloads and holds a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, sits at the 50th percentile, and lacks the measurement data needed for direct comparison. For users who require verified performance metrics, the AMD part is the only one with concrete data supporting its capabilities. The Intel part offers architectural features that suggest competitive potential, but without recorded measurements, its actual performance remains unquantified in this database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the defensible choice based on available evidence, while the Intel Core 3 201TE should be selected only when its specific platform features, such as DDR5 support or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, outweigh the absence of benchmark validation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². Intel does not report a transistor count for this part in the database.

Both processors feature 4 cores and 8 threads, making them similar in raw thread count. The AMD part operates at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.90 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD processor carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 45 W, indicating a lower thermal envelope for the Intel design.

Cache hierarchies differ notably between the two. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 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 therefore has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, plus 50% more L3 cache, which could benefit workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a measured memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also over a dual-channel bus, with a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The Intel part connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, a substantial generational gap in interconnect bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is socketed for AM4, the Intel part for Socket 1700. The AMD processor was released in September 2024, while the Intel processor followed in January 2025. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The AMD processor, however, has a full suite of recorded PassMark measurements. Its average benchmark score is 27,382, placing it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13700H with an average score of 27,355, a 0.1% difference, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H with 27,507, a -0.5% difference, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with 27,535, a -0.6% difference, and the Intel Core i5-12600K with 27,578, a -0.7% difference. This places the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G effectively within a narrow band of mid-high range desktop and mobile processors, trailing the Core i5-12600K by less than one percent in average score.

The AMD processor's individual benchmark results show its strengths. It scores 168,041 in data compression, 10,288 in data encryption, 11,935 in extended instructions, 36 in find prime numbers, 25,245 in floating point math, 45,910 in integer math, 14,033 in multithread, 701 in physics, 18,819 in random string sorting, and 3,096 in single-thread tests. The multithread score of 14,033 and single-thread score of 3,096 provide a baseline for its general compute capability. The physics score of 701 is relatively low, indicating that this processor is not optimized for simulation-heavy workloads. The data compression score of 168,041 is by far its highest individual result, suggesting strong throughput in compression algorithms.

Because the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the AMD part. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects the median position among all CPUs, but this ranking is based on no measured scores, so it should not be interpreted as a performance estimate. The Intel part's architectural advantages, including higher boost clock, larger cache, and faster memory bandwidth, remain theoretical until measured data confirms their impact.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE reaches a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G boosts to 4.20 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock, though its base clock of 2.90 GHz is lower than the AMD part's 4.00 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201TE support faster memory than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G?

A: Yes. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part supports only DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor's bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s higher.

Q: What benchmark data exists for the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE. It has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no measurements have been logged. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a full set of PassMark results.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 27,382 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13700H, 0.5% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-12600K. All four rivals fall within a one percent band of the AMD part's score.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part also reports a larger die size of 180 mm², while the Intel part measures 163 mm².

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Intel Core 3 201TE support ECC memory. Both also use a dual-channel memory bus, though they differ in supported memory types and bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins on verified performance data. Its measured benchmark suite covers multiple workload categories: data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The 79th percentile ranking reflects a processor that sits above the median CPU in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within one percentage point of its average score, include established processors like the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which positions the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G in a competitive mid-high tier. Its 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a drop-in consideration for existing AM4 platforms.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins on platform features and power efficiency. Its 45 W TDP is 20 W lower than the AMD part, making it the more power-conscious design. Its memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s is 25.6 GB/s higher, and its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility that the AMD part lacks. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes represents a two-generation leap over the AMD part's PCIe Gen 3, which matters for storage and expansion cards that can exploit the newer interconnect. The larger L3 cache of 12 MB compared to 8 MB, plus larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, may improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads once measured. The higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.20 GHz also suggests potential single-thread advantages, though the lower base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 4.00 GHz means sustained all-core workloads may run at different frequency points. The Intel part's launch MSRP of $134 provides a reference price point, though the database records no such figure for the AMD processor.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel Core 3 201TE is the decisive factor. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a complete performance profile, while the Intel part has none. For workloads where measured performance matters, the AMD processor is the only option with evidence. For builds where DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5, lower TDP, or the larger cache hierarchy are priorities, the Intel processor's specifications make it a candidate, but its actual performance cannot be confirmed from the database. The data favors the AMD processor for validated compute capability and the Intel processor for platform modernity and efficiency.