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

AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 3 201TE

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Core 3 201TE occupy different corners of the desktop processor market, and the recorded data shows a clear separation in performance, feature set, and platform positioning. The Ryzen 5 5500GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, while the Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread chip from Intel’s Bartlett Lake family. The benchmark database contains a full set of measurements for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores, meaning the analysis relies on the AMD data, its percentile standing, and the specification differences between the two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database lists no direct comparative tests between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmark array, and the head-to-head results are also empty. This means the database does not contain any side-by-side scores for these two specific processors. Instead, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a comprehensive set of individual benchmark results, and its performance can be contextualized through its percentile rank and nearest rival comparisons.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT achieves an average benchmark score of 26748, which places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. This indicates that, based on the recorded measurements, the 5500GT outperforms roughly four-fifths of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals in the average score ranking are the AMD EPYC 9554 with an average score of 26743, the Intel Core i7-12700H with 26717, the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U with 26849, and the Intel Core i9-11900K with 26639. The difference between the 5500GT and the EPYC 9554 is essentially zero (0 percent delta), while the Core i7-12700H trails by 0.1 percent, the Ryzen 5 7545U leads by 0.4 percent, and the Core i9-11900K trails by 0.4 percent. These deltas are all within a narrow band, suggesting that the 5500GT’s average performance is statistically comparable to a range of high-end server, mobile, and desktop parts from both AMD and Intel.

Looking at the individual benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, the multi-threaded Cinebench results show consistent scaling. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 5500GT scores 1597 points, while in Cinebench R20 multi-core it reaches 6656 points, and in Cinebench R23 multi-core it achieves 15848 points. The single-core scores are 225, 939, and 2237 for R15, R20, and R23 respectively. The ratio between multi-core and single-core scores in R23 is approximately 7.1 times, which reflects the benefit of 12 threads over 6 cores in heavily threaded workloads.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The 5500GT scores 243904 in data compression, 14754 in data encryption, 17027 in extended instructions, 54 in find prime numbers, 36694 in floating point math, 64218 in integer math, 19000 in multithread, 840 in physics, 24583 in random string sorting, and 3066 in single thread. The integer math score of 64218 is notably higher than the floating point math score of 36694, indicating that the processor handles integer-heavy tasks more efficiently. The data compression score of 243904 is the highest single measurement in the PassMark suite, suggesting strong performance in compression and decompression workloads. The find prime numbers score of 54 is the lowest absolute value, which is expected for a workload that is heavily dependent on single-core integer throughput.

Because the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks, the database provides no direct way to compare its computational performance against the AMD part. The only numerical context for the Intel chip is its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, which is based on an average benchmark score of 0. This is a placeholder value, not a real measurement, and it indicates that the Intel part has not yet been tested or included in the database’s benchmark runs. The AMD part, by contrast, has a populated benchmark profile, so any performance comparison must be inferred from the specification sheet rather than from direct test results.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT have more cores than the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT’s multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 3 201TE does not have an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports a clear choice for users who prioritize multi-threaded performance and a mature, tested platform. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a full set of benchmark scores, a 79th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 26748, all of which indicate solid performance across a wide range of workloads. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration gives it a substantial advantage in parallel tasks, as shown by the Cinebench multi-core scores and the PassMark multithread score of 19000. The Intel Core 3 201TE, on the other hand, has no recorded benchmark data, so its performance cannot be verified from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0 is not a meaningful measurement, and the absence of test results means that any performance claims would be speculative.

For users who require ECC memory support, the Intel Core 3 201TE is the only one of the two that offers this feature. For users who need a higher boost clock, the Intel part reaches 4.60 GHz compared to the AMD part’s 4.40 GHz. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.90 GHz), more cores, more threads, a smaller process node, and a larger L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB shared). The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking, while the Intel part is locked.

The Verdict, based on the recorded data, is that the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the better-documented and more capable processor for general and multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE offers specific platform features like ECC memory and a higher boost clock, but its performance remains unmeasured in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clock is 3.60 GHz for the AMD part and 2.90 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clock is 4.40 GHz for the AMD part and 4.60 GHz for the Intel part. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part. The socket is AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 201TE. The process node is 7 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel chip. The die size is 180 mm² for the AMD part and 163 mm² for the Intel part. The AMD part has 10,700 million transistors, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the AMD part, and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7 for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel part. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The launch MSRP is $125 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and $134 for the Intel Core 3 201TE. The release date is 2024-01-07 for the AMD part and 2025-01-12 for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The architectural distinctions between the two processors are significant. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is based on the Zen 3 architecture, with the codename Cezanne, and is part of the 5000 series. It is a 7 nm design from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE is based on the Bartlett Lake architecture, with the codename Bartlett Lake, and is part of the Core 3 generation. It is a 10 nm design from Intel, with a die size of 163 mm² and no recorded transistor count. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD part uses a monolithic Zen 3 design with a unified L3 cache, while the Intel part uses a shared L3 cache of 12 MB. The per-core L2 cache is larger on the Intel part (1.25 MB vs 512 KB), which could benefit certain single-threaded workloads, but the AMD part has more total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB). The AMD part’s 7 nm process node gives it a transistor density advantage over Intel’s 10 nm process, even though the Intel die is smaller at 163 mm². The AMD part also features a higher base clock and a lower boost clock, while the Intel part has a lower base clock and a higher boost clock. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which is a generational advantage, and it has a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s compared to 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part is limited to PCIe Gen 3.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15848 and its PassMark multithread score of 19000. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-suited for video rendering, 3D modeling, scientific computing, and any workload that scales with thread count. The AMD part also wins in single-thread performance in the Cinebench suite, with a single-core score of 2237 in R23, which is a strong result for a 6-core part. The PassMark single-thread score of 3066 further confirms this. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, which gives it an advantage for overclocking, and a larger L3 cache of 16 MB, which can help in workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in specific platform features. It supports ECC memory, which is important for workstations and servers where data integrity is critical. It has a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which may give it an edge in lightly threaded tasks that rely on a single core reaching maximum frequency. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility for upgrades, and it has a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, which allows for faster connectivity with compatible storage and graphics cards. The 45 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part’s 65 watt TDP, which could be an advantage in power-constrained systems. However, the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores, so its actual performance in any of these areas cannot be quantified from the database. The AMD part, by contrast, has a full benchmark profile and a 79th percentile ranking, making it the only one of the two with verified performance data.