AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor U300L Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor U300L?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Processor U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part offers one additional core and two additional threads, which can help in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Processor U300L boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel processor holds a 0.70 GHz advantage in maximum single-core frequency.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Processor U300L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 4 MB shared L3 cache found on the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Processor U300L uses UHD Graphics 48EU. Both are integrated solutions suitable for basic display output and light graphics work.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel Processor U300L supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, the database lists both the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor U300L as having an active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, built on the Zen+ architecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Processor U300L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ structurally. The AMD chip provides 4 physical cores with no simultaneous multithreading, so it presents 4 threads total. The Intel chip provides 5 cores and 6 threads, indicating a mix of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs. Cache layouts also differ: the AMD processor has 96 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, while the Intel processor has 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache is 4 MB shared on the AMD side versus 8 MB shared on the Intel side.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor U300L supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though the database does not specify its memory bandwidth. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics solutions come from different vendors. AMD pairs Radeon Vega 8 with the Ryzen 5 3501U, while Intel pairs UHD Graphics 48EU with the Processor U300L. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has recorded benchmark scores across a wide range of PassMark tests, giving it a measurable performance profile. Its average benchmark score is 14,320, and it sits in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor U300L, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be directly quantified against the AMD part.

Given the available data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in every scenario where a benchmark score exists, because the Intel part has no scores to compare. The AMD chip delivers specific results in data compression (87,380), data encryption (5,580), extended instructions (3,274), prime number finding (21), floating point math (12,707), integer math (26,321), multithread performance (7,071), physics (483), random string sorting (10,414), and single-thread performance (2,136). These scores cover both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

The Intel Processor U300L does offer structural advantages that could matter in certain use cases. Its 5 cores and 6 threads provide more parallel execution resources than the AMD part's 4 cores and 4 threads. The higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus 3.70 GHz suggests potential advantages in single-threaded tasks, and the larger 8 MB L3 cache could benefit workloads with high cache reuse. However, without benchmark data, these advantages remain speculative rather than measured.

The AMD part also holds the advantage in market positioning, as it sits at the 69th percentile versus the Intel part's 50th percentile. The nearest rivals to the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with 14,277 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core 7 160UL with 14,232 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14,185 (1% behind). The Intel Processor U300L has no nearest rivals listed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. Core count is 4 versus 5 in favor of Intel, and thread count is 4 versus 6 in favor of Intel. Base clock speeds are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 1.20 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 3.70 GHz for AMD and 4.40 GHz for Intel. Both have a TDP of 15 watts.

The process node differs: 12 nm for the AMD part versus 10 nm for the Intel part. The AMD processor uses a 210 mm² die with 4,940 million transistors, while the database does not list die size or transistor count for the Intel processor. Socket compatibility is entirely different: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchy differs at every level. L1 cache is 96 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB shared on AMD versus 8 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed at 38.4 GB/s for AMD but not specified for Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for AMD and UHD Graphics 48EU for Intel.

The release dates differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a listed release date of 2026-05-31, while the Intel Processor U300L was released on 2024-04-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $107, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The part numbers are YM3501C4T4MFG for AMD and SRPEKSRPEM for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor U300L. The wins counter shows zero for both processors in head-to-head comparisons. However, the AMD processor has a full suite of PassMark benchmark scores, while the Intel processor has none recorded.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's most significant recorded scores include 87,380 in data compression, which is its highest single result. In integer math, it scores 26,321, and in floating point math, it scores 12,707. The random string sorting test yields 10,414, and the multithread test produces 7,071. Data encryption scores 5,580, extended instructions score 3,274, and single-thread performance scores 2,136. The physics test produces 483, and the find prime numbers test produces 21.

These scores place the AMD processor at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14,320. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, has an average score of 14,336, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C trails by 0.3% with 14,277, the Intel Core 7 160UL trails by 0.6% with 14,232, and the Intel Core i5-10400F trails by 1% with 14,185.

The Intel Processor U300L sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark data. Its structural specifications suggest it could compete favorably in certain workloads, particularly those that benefit from additional cores, higher boost clocks, and larger caches. The 5-core, 6-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock and 8 MB L3 cache provides a theoretical edge in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive tasks.

However, the recorded data only supports concrete conclusions for the AMD part. The 69th percentile ranking indicates that the Ryzen 5 3501U outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database across the tested workloads. The Intel Processor U300L's 50th percentile ranking, combined with no benchmark scores, means its actual performance cannot be verified from the database. Any comparison between the two processors relies on the AMD chip's measured results and the Intel chip's unmeasured specifications.