AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Core 3 201E represent two distinct approaches to desktop processing. The AMD part is a six-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Intel part is a four-core, 8-thread chip based on the Bartlett Lake design. Benchmark data shows the AMD processor wins 9 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel chip taking the two single-thread tests. The AMD processor also holds a higher overall percentile ranking at 85 compared to the Intel part's 73.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D records an average benchmark score of 37018, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. This places the AMD part in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 73rd percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 201E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel processor sits within 0.4% of its closest competitors. Its average score of 19056 places it just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12400F, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1335U, and 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7773X, while matching the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 170 versus 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 198.2%. The smallest gap is in floating point math, where AMD leads by 3.8%.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 3 201E outperform the AMD processor?

A: The Intel chip wins the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, both scoring 3482 against 2941 for the AMD part, a delta of -15.5% for AMD in both cases.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Vermeer, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 74 mm². The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD chip integrates six cores with 12 threads, while the Intel chip provides four cores with 8 threads. Cache configurations differ substantially: the AMD part offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3, whereas the Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3.

The processors mount on different sockets: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support also diverges, with the AMD chip supporting only DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. Both processors have locked multipliers and are in active production. The AMD chip was released on 2025-06-04, while the Intel chip was released on 2025-01-12.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is the stronger choice for multi-threaded workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. Its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 37018 place it far above the Intel part's 73rd percentile and 19056 average. For applications that depend on parallel processing across many cores, the AMD processor delivers substantially higher throughput.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins only the two single-thread tests, scoring 3482 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. This makes it the better option for workloads that rely heavily on single-core performance, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded software. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, compared to 3.00 GHz and 4.00 GHz for the AMD part, support this advantage. The Intel chip also consumes less power, with a TDP of 60 W versus 105 W for the AMD part, and includes integrated graphics for systems without a discrete GPU. The AMD part, however, offers 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which likely contributes to its dominance in cache-sensitive tests like data compression and prime number finding.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Core 3 201E differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 4.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. TDP ratings show a significant gap: 105 W for the AMD processor versus 60 W for the Intel processor. Sockets differ as noted, and the process nodes differ with AMD at 7 nm and Intel at 10 nm. Die sizes are 74 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache hierarchies show the biggest divergence in L3: the AMD part has 96 MB shared, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared. Per-core L1 and L2 also differ, with AMD at 64 KB and 512 KB per core, and Intel at 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for AMD. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. Release dates differ by roughly five months, with Intel launching earlier on 2025-01-12 and AMD on 2025-06-04. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D dominates the multi-threaded tests with margins that often exceed 30%. In passmark_data_compression, AMD scores 230392 against 164160 for Intel, a 40.3% advantage. The passmark_data_encryption test shows a 56.4% lead, with AMD at 13967 and Intel at 8931. Extended instructions yield a 44.3% gap, with AMD at 15925 and Intel at 11035. The largest margin appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where AMD scores 170 versus 57 for Intel, a 198.2% delta. Integer math shows AMD at 60033 against 43894 for Intel, a 36.8% lead. The multithread test records AMD at 20363 versus 14839, a 37.2% gap. Random string sorting favors AMD by 33.1%, with scores of 23675 and 17783. The physics test shows AMD at 2282 against 1141, exactly a 100% advantage. Floating point math is the closest multi-threaded result, with AMD at 34511 and Intel at 33260, a 3.8% margin.

The Intel Core 3 201E secures both single-thread results. In passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, Intel scores 3482 in both, while AMD scores 2941 in both, giving Intel a 15.5% lead. This single-thread strength aligns with the Intel part's higher clock speeds, though it does not translate into wins in any other recorded test.

The overall win count of 9 to 2 in favor of the AMD processor reflects its broader capability across varied workloads. The database positions the AMD part near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, both within 0.2%, while the Intel part sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, with the latter just 0.1% ahead. These rival clusters confirm that the two processors compete in different performance tiers despite both being desktop parts.