AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor U302L. The Intel Processor U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full suite of PassMark test results. This asymmetry means the analysis must rely on the AMD part's absolute scores and the Intel part's architectural position rather than direct matchup data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U posts an average benchmark score of 14320, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, scores 14336, which puts the Ryzen 5 3501U just 0.1% behind that part. The Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, meaning the Ryzen 5 3501U leads by 0.3%. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a 0.6% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3501U, while the Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185, leaving the Ryzen 5 3501U ahead by 1%. These margins are tight, all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 5 3501U sits in a dense cluster of comparable mobile processors.

Looking at the individual PassMark sub-tests for the Ryzen 5 3501U, the strongest result appears in data compression, where it scores 87380. Data encryption returns 5580, extended instructions score 3274, and prime number finding records 21. Floating point math reaches 12707, while integer math hits 26321. Multithread performance scores 7071, physics simulation records 483, random string sorting achieves 10414, and single-thread performance measures 2136. The single-thread score appears twice in the database, confirming consistency at 2136.

Because the Intel Processor U302L lacks benchmark entries, no wins can be assigned to either side in a head-to-head sense. The wins count for both parts stands at zero. The Intel part does carry a percentile rating of 50, which places it below the AMD part's 69th percentile, but without actual scores, the magnitude of that gap cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages and process technologies. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on the Zen+ architecture with the codename Picasso, fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation labeled Zen+ (Picasso). The Intel Processor U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process nodes differ, with the AMD part using a larger 12 nm node while Intel uses a smaller 10 nm node, though both are older-generation manufacturing processes.

Core and thread counts also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, giving it one thread per core. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads, meaning it has more physical cores and at least one core with hyper-threading to reach the higher thread count. This gives Intel an advantage in raw thread count, though the AMD part has a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.20 GHz and a higher boost clock of 3.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. Both have a TDP of 15 watts, placing them in the same power envelope for mobile use.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor U302L has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's L2 cache per core is more than double AMD's, and the Intel L3 cache is 10 MB versus 4 MB, a substantial advantage for the Intel part. AMD's L1 cache per core is larger by 16 KB, but the total cache picture favors Intel in L2 and L3.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor U302L supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Neither part supports ECC memory. PCIe generations also differ: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the CPU only.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Processor U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. No benchmark scores exist for either integrated GPU in the database, so comparative graphics performance cannot be stated.

The AMD part has 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die size. The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Processor U302L was released on 2024-04-07, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a release date of 2026-05-31. The AMD part's release date in the database is later than Intel's, though no further context is available.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not support a direct performance verdict because the Intel Processor U302L has no benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U delivers a complete set of PassMark results with an average of 14320 and a 69th percentile ranking. The Intel part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, which indicates no measured performance data exists for it.

For users selecting between these two processors, the database can only confirm that the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has verified performance figures, while the Intel Processor U302L remains unmeasured. The AMD part demonstrates competitive standing against its nearest rivals, all within 1% of its average score. The Intel part's architectural specifications, including 5 cores, 6 threads, 10 MB of L3 cache, and DDR5 support, suggest design advantages on paper, but no benchmark results confirm how those specifications translate into actual performance.

The AMD part has higher clock speeds, both base and boost, which historically favors single-thread performance. The Intel part has more cores and threads, which could favor multithreaded workloads if the clock speed deficit does not negate the advantage. The Intel part also supports newer memory technology in DDR5 and has a larger L3 cache, but again, no measured data validates these potential benefits.

Choosing one over the other strictly from the data means choosing the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U for its proven benchmark presence. The Intel Processor U302L cannot be recommended on performance grounds from this database because it has no scores to analyze. The AMD part's 69th percentile placement and narrow margins against four comparable CPUs provide concrete positioning. The Intel part's 50th percentile placement, without supporting scores, leaves its performance profile undefined.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Processor U302L have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Processor U302L has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals recorded. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has eleven PassMark test scores.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score of 14320. It trails the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 0.1%, leads the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3%, leads the Intel Core 7 160UL by 0.6%, and leads the Intel Core i5-10400F by 1%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. Intel has one more core and two more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

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 U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The AMD part is higher on both measures.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Processor U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's L3 is 6 MB larger.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Processor U302L supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in clock speed territory. Its base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 3.70 GHz exceed the Intel part's 1.20 GHz base and 2.40 GHz boost. Higher clocks typically translate to stronger single-thread responsiveness, and the AMD part's single-thread score of 2136 in the database provides a concrete anchor for that expectation. For workloads that depend on per-core speed, such as lightly threaded applications or interactive tasks, the AMD part has the measurable advantage.

The AMD part also wins in benchmark completeness. It has scores for data compression at 87380, integer math at 26321, floating point math at 12707, random string sorting at 10414, and multithread at 7071. These recorded figures allow direct comparison against any future Intel scores. The AMD part's 69th percentile placement versus the Intel part's 50th percentile also favors AMD, though the Intel percentile lacks supporting score data.

The Intel Processor U302L wins on paper in core count, thread count, and cache capacity. With 5 cores and 6 threads versus 4 and 4, the Intel part offers more parallel execution resources. Its 10 MB shared L3 cache dwarfs the AMD part's 4 MB, and its per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB exceeds AMD's 512 KB. For multithreaded workloads where additional threads and larger caches matter, the Intel part has structural advantages.

Intel also wins on memory flexibility. The Intel Processor U302L supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports only DDR4. PCIe Gen 4 on the Intel part, versus PCIe Gen 3 on the AMD part, gives Intel a newer interconnect standard. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $285, while the AMD part has no recorded launch price.

The Intel part's process node is smaller at 10 nm versus 12 nm, which can influence efficiency, though both parts have a 15 watt TDP. The Intel part released in 2024, while the AMD part has a 2026 release date in the database. For users prioritizing verified performance data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only option with evidence. For users prioritizing architecture specifications, the Intel Processor U302L presents a more modern feature set, but the absence of benchmark results leaves its real-world behavior unverified.