AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3501U
Processor U303L
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Processor U303L
FAQ
Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Processor U303L?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads.
Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Processor U303L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.60 GHz.
Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Processor U303L uses Intel's 10 nm process.
Q: What integrated graphics do the two chips carry?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel Processor U303L integrates UHD Graphics 96EU.
Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?
A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel Processor U303L supports both DDR4 and DDR5.
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Processor U303L?
A: The Intel Processor U303L has a launch MSRP of $285.
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series, built on the Zen+ architecture under the Picasso codename. The database classifies it as a Ryzen 5 generation part. It is manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 12 nm node, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.
The Intel Processor U303L is a different design entirely. It belongs to the Raptor Lake family, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The chip lacks recorded transistor count and die size data in the database. Its cache configuration differs significantly: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 12 MB of shared L3 cache.
The two processors also diverge on platform support. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses PCIe Gen 3, whereas the Intel Processor U303L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Memory support is another distinguishing factor. The AMD chip handles DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.
The integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen 5 3501U with Radeon Vega 8, while Intel equips the U303L with UHD Graphics 96EU. Both chips are classified as mobile parts and remain in active production. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-31, while the Intel part was released on 2024-04-07.
The Verdict
The recorded data presents a clear split between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a substantial benchmark presence in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14,320 and a percentile ranking of 69 among all CPUs. The Intel Processor U303L, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50.
For workloads that depend on single-threaded performance, the AMD part shows a significant advantage. Its single-thread score of 2,136 reflects a much higher boost clock, 3.70 GHz versus 2.60 GHz on the Intel chip. The AMD processor also delivers strong results in integer math with a score of 26,321, floating point math with 12,707, and extended instructions with 3,274.
The Intel Processor U303L does have structural advantages that could matter in specific scenarios. It offers 5 cores and 6 threads versus the AMD's 4 cores and 4 threads, giving it two additional threads for multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is three times the 4 MB found on the AMD chip. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. However, without any recorded benchmark results for the Intel chip, the database cannot confirm how those architectural advantages translate into measured performance.
The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only one of the two with verified performance metrics. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with 14,277 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 7 160UL with 14,232 and a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14,185 and a delta of 1%. These results position the Ryzen 5 3501U at the center of a tight cluster of comparable processors.
The Intel Processor U303L, having no benchmark entries, cannot be placed in any performance ranking. The database records its percentile as 50, but this is not substantiated by any measured scores. Buyers seeking verified performance data would find the AMD part fully characterized, while the Intel part remains an unmeasured entry.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category recorded in the database.
Core and thread counts differ: AMD has 4 cores and 4 threads, Intel has 5 cores and 6 threads.
Clock speeds differ sharply: AMD has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, Intel has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.60 GHz.
Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel.
Die size and transistor count are recorded only for AMD: 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. Intel has no recorded values for either.
Cache hierarchies differ: AMD uses 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.
Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 38.4 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.
PCIe support differs: AMD uses PCIe Gen 3, Intel uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.
Socket types differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP5, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 8, Intel has UHD Graphics 96EU.
Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2026-05-31, Intel on 2024-04-07.
The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $285; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.
Both processors are mobile segments, active production, have no ECC support, and have locked multipliers.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark table for these two processors is empty, so direct comparison must rely on the AMD part's recorded scores and the absence of any scores for the Intel part.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U delivers an average benchmark score of 14,320. This places it in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, scores 14,336, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 3501U trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, a delta of 0.3%, placing the Ryzen 5 3501U slightly ahead. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14,185, a delta of 1%, both trailing the Ryzen 5 3501U by small margins.
Within the AMD part's own benchmark suite, the strongest results appear in data compression with 87,380, integer math with 26,321, and floating point math with 12,707. The random string sorting test records 10,414, and the data encryption test records 5,580. The extended instructions test records 3,274. The multithread score is 7,071, and the physics score is 483. The single-thread score is 2,136. The find prime numbers test records 21.
The Intel Processor U303L has no benchmark entries at all. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The database provides no measured data to compare its performance against the AMD part. The only recorded percentile for the Intel chip is 50, which sits well below the AMD part's 69th percentile ranking.
The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is fully characterized with a complete set of benchmark results, while the Intel Processor U303L has no measurable performance data in the database. The AMD part's single-thread score of 2,136 and multithread score of 7,071 provide concrete reference points, but no equivalent figures exist for the Intel chip. The architectural differences, such as the Intel part's larger L3 cache and additional threads, cannot be validated against any recorded performance outcome.