AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT takes 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 201E wins 4. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In the Cinebench suite, the AMD part sweeps all six tests. The multi-core results are consistent across versions: Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1597 against 1271, a 25.6% advantage; Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 6656 against 5297, a 25.7% advantage; and Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 15848 against 12613, a 25.6% advantage. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the 5500GT ahead by 25.7% in all three versions (225 vs 179 in R15, 939 vs 747 in R20, 2237 vs 1780 in R23). These near-identical deltas across the entire Cinebench family indicate a consistent performance gap in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark tests reveal where each processor is strongest. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT posts its largest wins in data encryption, where it scores 14754 against 8931, a 65.2% lead. Extended instructions show a 54.3% advantage (17027 vs 11035), and integer math delivers 64218 versus 43894, a 46.3% gap. Data compression also favors AMD heavily at 243904 versus 164160, a 48.6% margin. The multithread PassMark score of 19000 versus 14839 represents a 28% advantage for the 5500GT, while floating point math is closer at 36694 versus 33260, a 10.3% gap.

The Intel Core 3 201E counters in four specific tests. PassMark single-thread shows 3482 versus 3066, giving Intel an 11.9% advantage. The physics test shows 1141 versus 840, a 26.4% lead for Intel, which is its largest margin anywhere. The find prime numbers test is nearly even, with Intel ahead by just 5.3% (57 vs 54). These wins are narrower than AMD's biggest margins, and they cluster in areas that do not require the full thread count of the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT dominates rendering and throughput-oriented workloads. Every Cinebench test, from R15 through R23, lands in its favor by roughly 25.6% to 25.7%. PassMark integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and multithread scores all go to AMD, with margins ranging from 10.3% to 65.2%. This pattern indicates a processor that handles parallel workloads with substantially more headroom, consistent with its 6-core, 12-thread configuration versus the 4-core, 8-thread Intel part.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins where per-thread speed or specialized instruction behavior matters. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3482 exceeds the AMD score of 3066 by 11.9%. The physics test, which often relies on a mix of instruction-level parallelism and clock behavior, shows Intel ahead by 26.4%. Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to integer instruction latencies, gives Intel a narrow 5.3% edge. These results suggest the Intel part has advantages in lightly threaded or latency-sensitive tasks, despite losing the broader rendering and compression benchmarks.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors far apart: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records an average of 26748, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD part sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel part at the 73rd. The nearest rivals in the database for the 5500GT include the AMD EPYC 9554 at 26743 and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717, both within 0.1% to 0.4% of its score. The Intel Core 3 201E sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039, with deltas between 0% and 0.4%. These placements confirm that the 5500GT operates in a higher performance tier overall, while the 201E competes with mid-range mobile and desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel die size is 163 mm²; no transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

Core and cache configurations differ substantially. The 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part carries more L2 per core and a larger per-core L1 allocation. The AMD part compensates with two additional cores and a larger total L3 pool.

Memory and platform support also differ. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and does not support ECC. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and does support ECC. PCIe capability favors Intel here as well: the 201E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 5500GT offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics and platform positioning differ as well. The AMD part pairs with the Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both target the desktop segment and remain in active production. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD release date is recorded as 2024-01-07, and the Intel release date as 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15848 versus 12613 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 25.6% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread (3482 vs 3066, an 11.9% lead), PassMark physics (1141 vs 840, a 26.4% lead), and PassMark find prime numbers (57 vs 54, a 5.3% lead).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 only.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT records 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748, and the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD part ranks at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part at the 73rd.

The Verdict

The data directs a straightforward choice for workloads that scale with cores and threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT leads the Intel Core 3 201E by 25.6% to 25.7% across all Cinebench tests and by 28% in PassMark multithread. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration, 16 MB of L3, and 7 nm process give it a decisive edge in rendering, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy parallel tasks. The 5500GT also holds a higher average benchmark score (26748 vs 19056) and a better percentile ranking (79 vs 73).

The Intel Core 3 201E is the pick where single-thread performance and platform capabilities matter more than raw core count. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3482 beats the AMD score of 3066 by 11.9%, and its physics score of 1141 beats 840 by 26.4%. It also brings Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory support, and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. These features make it the more flexible platform option for memory and connectivity, even though its overall compute average trails by roughly 40%.

The benchmark records do not support a single universal winner. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the stronger compute part across the majority of measured tests, while the Intel Core 3 201E offers specific single-thread and platform advantages. Buyers should weigh the 13-to-4 win split against the Intel part's wins in physics, prime finding, and single-thread PassMark, along with its DDR5 and ECC support.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Core 3 201E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Cezanne | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | $134 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |