AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means the two CPUs were never tested against each other in the same session with identical workloads. Any performance analysis must therefore rely on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the architectural specifications of the Intel Core 3 201TE, whose own benchmark array is empty.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 150, the database contains a full set of PassMark results. Its multi-thread score is 17492, which places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The single-thread score is 3155, and the average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 34881. The nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark score, are the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (-0.3%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Ryzen 5 150 sits in a tightly contested performance band where a handful of points separates it from several high-end mobile and server chips.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which is the median by definition but carries no measured weight. The absence of scores means the database cannot confirm any specific workload performance for this chip. What the data does show is its configuration: 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Ryzen 5 150 counters with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The core and thread advantage for the AMD part is substantial, but the Intel chip has a slightly higher boost ceiling by 0.05 GHz.

The only direct numerical comparison available in the database is the memory bandwidth, which is identical for both parts at 76.8 GB/s. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus, though the Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5 while the Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The database does not record any head-to-head test where these two chips ran the same benchmark, so no exact score deltas between them exist.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head results, the win analysis must be inferred from the recorded data for the AMD part and the specification sheet for the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 150 has measurable wins in every benchmark category that the database tracks, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its passmark data compression score is 211289, data encryption is 13425, extended instructions is 14675, find prime numbers is 47, floating point math is 35118, integer math is 62151, physics is 806, and random string sorting is 22382. These numbers establish a baseline for what the 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3+ design can achieve in synthetic workloads.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, with no benchmark scores, cannot be said to win any recorded test. However, the database does show architectural advantages that may translate to wins in specific scenarios. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel chip has a larger L1 cache at 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core for the AMD chip, and a larger L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core. The AMD part has a larger shared L3 cache at 16 MB versus 12 MB for the Intel part.

The core count difference is the most decisive factor in multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 5 150 has 50% more cores and 50% more threads than the Core 3 201TE. For tasks that scale with thread count, such as video rendering, compilation, or scientific simulation, the AMD part has a structural advantage that the Intel chip cannot offset with its slightly higher boost clock. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.55 GHz gives it a marginal edge in lightly threaded tasks that depend on single-core frequency, but the database does not provide a single-thread score for the Intel part to quantify that edge.

Thermal design power favors the AMD part. The Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts. In sustained workloads, the lower TDP for the AMD chip suggests it can maintain its boost clocks with less thermal overhead, though the database does not record actual power draw or temperature measurements. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while the AMD chip uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The smaller process node for the AMD part aligns with its lower TDP and may contribute to efficiency in dense compute tasks.

The Verdict

The database presents a clear asymmetry. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a complete set of benchmark results, a percentile ranking of 84, and an average benchmark score of 34881. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark results, an average score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50 that is unverified by any measured workload. Any decision between these two processors based on the recorded data must favor the AMD part for all measured performance categories, because the Intel part has no recorded performance at all.

For users who require ECC memory support, the Intel Core 3 201TE is the only option between the two, as the database lists ECC as false for the AMD part and true for the Intel part. For users who need PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel chip provides 16 Gen 5 lanes, while the AMD chip provides 20 Gen 4 lanes. The AMD chip has more total lanes, but the Intel chip has a newer PCIe generation. For users who need DDR4 compatibility, the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5.

For raw compute performance as recorded in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the documented choice. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 35 watt TDP and a 6 nm process, deliver a multi-thread score of 17492 and a single-thread score of 3155. The Intel Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores and 8 threads at a 45 watt TDP on a 10 nm process, has no recorded scores to compare. The database shows that the AMD part sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900HX in average benchmark score, which places it in the company of high-end mobile HX-series processors. The Intel chip's median percentile ranking of 50, without any benchmark data, cannot support a performance claim.

The production status for both parts is active, and both are currently available. The AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The platform difference is significant: the AMD part is designed for laptops or compact mobile systems, while the Intel part is designed for desktop motherboards. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, which the database records but does not further analyze. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark results.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The base clock is higher on the AMD part at 3.30 GHz versus 2.90 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core, respectively, versus 64 KB and 512 KB per core for the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process node from TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The die size is 210 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory exclusively, through a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M. The socket is AMD Socket FP7, and the market segment is mobile. The release date is 2025-09-30, and the production status is active. The multiplier is locked.

The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 3 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². It features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, through a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the market segment is desktop. The release date is 2025-01-12, and the production status is active. The multiplier is locked. The launch MSRP is $134.

The architectural split is clear. The AMD part prioritizes core count and thread count, with 50% more cores and 50% more threads than the Intel part. It also has a smaller process node, a lower TDP, and a larger shared L3 cache. The Intel part counters with a higher boost clock, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel part also has a smaller die size despite the older process node, at 163 mm² versus 210 mm². The database records no architecture field for the Intel part, so no specific microarchitecture name is available for it beyond the Bartlett Lake codename. The AMD part is explicitly identified as Zen 3+.