AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Processor U301L present a stark contrast in available performance data. The Ryzen 5 3501U has a comprehensive set of recorded benchmark scores across eleven PassMark tests, while the Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Intel part means direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be established through measured performance numbers.

The Ryzen 5 3501U demonstrates its strongest results in integer and floating-point mathematics. The PassMark integer math score of 26,321 and floating point math score of 12,707 indicate solid computational throughput for a 15-watt mobile processor. Data compression and random string sorting also show notable strengths with scores of 87,380 and 10,414 respectively. The single-thread score of 2,136 and multithread score of 7,071 provide a baseline for understanding its general compute capabilities.

The Intel Processor U301L lacks any recorded benchmark results, leaving its performance characteristics undefined in the database. The processor does carry specifications that suggest certain capabilities, including 5 cores and 6 threads, which is a different core configuration compared to the AMD part's 4 cores and 4 threads. However, without measured scores, the actual performance implications of this configuration remain unverified.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's average benchmark score of 14,320 places it in the 69th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. This percentile ranking indicates that the processor outperforms a majority of recorded CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this score. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14,336, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, 0.3 percent lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, 0.6 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14,185, 1 percent lower. These narrow deltas show the Ryzen 5 3501U sits within a tightly clustered group of processors around the 14,200 to 14,400 average score range.

The Intel Processor U301L holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the lack of recorded measurement data. This zero score does not represent actual performance capability; it simply indicates that no benchmark results have been entered into the database for this processor.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U for any user seeking verified performance metrics. The recorded benchmarks provide concrete evidence of its capabilities across multiple workload types. The 69th percentile ranking confirms that its measured performance places it above the median of all tracked CPUs. The Intel Processor U301L offers no measured data to support any performance claims, so no analytical conclusion can be drawn about its speed relative to the AMD part.

Users who prioritize confirmed performance data and established benchmark results should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. Its average benchmark score of 14,320 and the tight grouping of its nearest rivals indicate that its performance level is well understood and positioned within a known performance envelope. The Intel Processor U301L may be appropriate for users who value its specific feature set, such as newer memory support and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, but its performance remains an unknown quantity in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in every category where measured data exists. Its benchmark results span data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics calculations, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Each of these categories shows a recorded score that contributes to its 14,320 average.

The Intel Processor U301L wins in the domain of platform features and specifications. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the CPU, compared to PCIe Gen 3 on the AMD side. The Intel part also offers a larger shared L3 cache at 8 MB versus 4 MB on the AMD processor. These specification advantages may translate to real-world benefits in memory bandwidth and data transfer rates, but no benchmark data exists to confirm such outcomes.

The core and thread configuration differs meaningfully between the two processors. The Intel Processor U301L provides 5 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U provides 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel part's additional core and two additional threads could theoretically improve multitasking and threaded workload performance, but again, the lack of measured results prevents any definitive statement.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14,320. The Intel Processor U301L has an average benchmark score of 0 due to having no recorded benchmarks.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U 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.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Processor U301L supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Processor U301L uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Processor U301L?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Processor U301L is $107.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. Its generation is listed as "Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso))". The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, placing it in the "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)" generation.

Manufacturing processes differ between the two. The AMD processor is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with the die containing 4,940 million transistors across a 210 mm² die size. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel, though its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor U301L provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 cache and doubled L3 cache represent a significant architectural advantage on paper.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, though its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses PCIe Gen 3. The Intel Processor U301L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the CPU. This gives the Intel part a newer and potentially faster I/O interface, assuming compatible hardware.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 64EU. Both processors are classified in the mobile market segment, use a 15 W TDP, and are currently in active production. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Clock speeds show a notable difference in approach. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Processor U301L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz. The AMD part operates at substantially higher clock frequencies, which likely contributes to its strong measured performance in single-thread and multithread benchmarks. The release dates also differ, with the Intel Processor U301L released in April 2024 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U released in May 2026.