AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not record any direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor 300. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win count in direct testing. This means the two parts were never evaluated side-by-side in the same test session, so a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

What can be compared is the broader benchmark profile of each processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full set of PassMark benchmark results recorded, while the Intel Processor 300 has no individual benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part shows an average benchmark score of 0, which indicates a lack of recorded test data rather than a literal performance of zero. The AMD part, by contrast, shows an average benchmark score of 14,320 across its recorded tests.

Examining the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's individual scores provides the only quantitative performance picture available. In single-threaded work, the processor records a PassMark single-thread score of 2,136. In multithreaded work, the PassMark multithread score is 7,071. Integer math scores reach 26,321, while floating point math scores reach 12,707. Data compression scores hit 87,380, and data encryption scores reach 5,580. Random string sorting records a score of 10,414, and extended instructions score 3,274. The processor also records a prime number finding score of 21 and a physics score of 483.

The AMD part sits at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14,277, the Intel Core 7 160UL with an average score of 14,232, and the Intel Core i5-10400F with an average score of 14,185. The Ryzen 5 3501U trails the Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 0.1 percent, leads the Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3 percent, leads the Core 7 160UL by 0.6 percent, and leads the Core i5-10400F by 1 percent. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the Ryzen 5 3501U sits in a tightly packed performance cluster where a single percentage point separates competitors.

The Intel Processor 300, with no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed, cannot be positioned within this cluster. The database records its percentile ranking at 50, which is lower than the AMD part's 69th percentile. However, without individual test scores, the precise magnitude of the gap cannot be quantified from the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, built on the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP and an AMD Socket FP5. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename, built for desktop systems on Intel Socket 1700 with a 46-watt TDP.

The process nodes differ substantially. AMD uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The AMD die measures 210 mm² and contains 4,940 million transistors. The Intel die measures 163 mm², and the database does not record a transistor count for it.

Core configurations differ in a notable way. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, meaning it does support multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count over its core count. The AMD part runs a base clock of 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part runs a base clock of 3.90 GHz, and the database records no boost clock for it.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L2 cache is larger per core, and the Intel L3 cache is larger overall.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available on the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 710.

The market segments are clearly split. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor, while the Intel Processor 300 is a desktop processor. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $82. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have unlocked multipliers disabled, and both are listed as active in production.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the breadth of benchmark coverage. It has 11 recorded benchmark scores spanning single-threaded, multithreaded, integer, floating point, compression, encryption, and sorting workloads. The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no workload-specific victories can be assigned to it from the database.

The AMD part demonstrates a particular strength in data compression, where its score of 87,380 stands well above its other recorded results. Integer math at 26,321 and floating point math at 12,707 also show solid performance. The single-thread score of 2,136 and the multithread score of 7,071 provide a baseline for general application performance. The 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that the AMD part performs better than the majority of processors in the database.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in clock speed on paper. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is substantially higher than the AMD part's base clock of 2.10 GHz and even exceeds the AMD part's boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part also supports newer memory technology with both DDR4 and DDR5 support, and it uses a newer PCIe generation with Gen 5 connectivity versus the AMD part's Gen 3.

The Intel part wins on process node with a 10 nm node versus AMD's 12 nm node, and it has a smaller die at 163 mm² versus 210 mm². The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 6 MB shared versus 4 MB shared on the AMD part.

The 50th percentile ranking for the Intel part places it at the median of the database, while the AMD part at the 69th percentile sits above the median. However, the lack of recorded benchmark scores for the Intel part means this percentile ranking cannot be cross-checked against individual workload results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part has more physical cores, while both parts have the same thread count.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz, and the database records no boost clock for it.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part trails the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 0.1 percent, leads the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3 percent, leads the Intel Core 7 160UL by 0.6 percent, and leads the Intel Core i5-10400F by 1 percent in average benchmark score.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Processor 300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP. The Intel Processor 300 is a desktop processor with a 46-watt TDP.

The Verdict

The data presents an incomplete comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full benchmark profile with 11 recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 14,320, and a 69th percentile ranking. The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any direct performance verdict must account for this missing data on the Intel side.

For users selecting based on measured performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only part with recorded results. Its scores show competence across compression, integer math, and floating point workloads. Its nearest rival deltas are tight, all within 1 percent, indicating that it performs in a well-populated mid-range cluster. The 69th percentile ranking confirms that it sits above the median processor in the database.

For users selecting based on platform features, the Intel Processor 300 offers newer technologies. It supports DDR5 memory, uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and has a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz. Its 10 nm process node is smaller than AMD's 12 nm node, and its die is smaller at 163 mm² versus 210 mm². It also carries a launch MSRP of $82.

The market segments do not overlap cleanly. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, suited for laptops and low-power systems. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 46-watt TDP, suited for desktop builds with higher power budgets. The AMD part has 4 cores, while the Intel part has 2 cores with multithreading. The AMD part has a larger L1 cache per core, while the Intel part has a larger L2 and L3 cache.

The database records no head-to-head benchmarks between these two parts, so a definitive winner cannot be declared from direct comparison data. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only part with measured performance scores, and it ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution. The Intel Processor 300 offers newer platform features and a higher base clock, but its lack of recorded benchmark scores leaves its actual performance unquantified in the database. Each part serves a different market segment, and the data supports choosing the AMD part for mobile applications with measured performance, while the Intel part is the only option for desktop platforms with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 support.