AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT records an average benchmark score of 20733, while the Intel Core 3 201E records 19056. The AMD part sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins in PassMark single-thread testing with a score of 3482 versus 3348 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, a margin of 3.8 percent.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz. Both have the same base clock of 3.60 GHz.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor claim?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 14 of the head-to-head benchmarks, and the Intel Core 3 201E wins 3.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 163 mm² die. The AMD chip is part of the 5000 series and is socketed for AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L2 per core on the Intel side reflects a different cache hierarchy design, but the AMD part has more total L3.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 7, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked.

Release timing and pricing in the database: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $140. The Intel Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $134.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1740 against 1271, a 36.9 percent advantage. The same margin repeats in Cinebench R15 singlecore, where the AMD part scores 245 against 179. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 7254 versus 5297, again 36.9 percent. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows 1023 versus 747, still 36.9 percent. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 17272 against 12613, a 36.9 percent gap, and Cinebench R23 singlecore delivers 2438 against 1780, a 37 percent gap. Across every Cinebench test, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT holds a consistent lead of roughly 37 percent.

PassMark results follow a similar pattern, with the AMD part winning most workloads. Data compression scores 258882 versus 164160, a 57.7 percent lead for AMD. Data encryption scores 15873 versus 8931, a 77.7 percent lead, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Extended instructions score 18041 versus 11035, a 63.5 percent lead. Integer math scores 69566 versus 43894, a 58.5 percent lead. Random string sorting scores 26188 versus 17783, a 47.3 percent lead. Floating point math is closer: 39817 versus 33260, a 19.7 percent lead for AMD. PassMark multithread scores 20325 versus 14839, a 37 percent lead.

The Intel Core 3 201E claims three wins. PassMark physics scores 1141 against 875, a 23.3 percent advantage for Intel, the largest Intel margin in the set. PassMark single-thread scores 3482 against 3348, a 3.8 percent edge for Intel, and the duplicate PassMark singlethread result matches at 3482 versus 3348. In find prime numbers, both processors tie at 57, recorded as a win for the AMD part with a 0 percent delta.

The overall scoreboard shows 14 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and 3 wins for the Intel Core 3 201E. The average benchmark scores confirm the pattern: 20733 for AMD versus 19056 for Intel. The nearest rivals in the database bracket both parts closely. The AMD chip's closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20802 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The Intel chip's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047 with a delta of 0 percent.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Boost clocks differ: 4.60 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel, with identical 3.60 GHz base clocks. TDP differs slightly: 65 watts for AMD versus 60 watts for Intel.

Process node and foundry differ: 7 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. Transistor counts are recorded only for AMD at 10,700 million; the Intel field is null. Die sizes are 180 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in every level. L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 16 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: DDR4 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 7 for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. Release dates differ: 2024-01-07 for AMD versus 2025-01-12 for Intel. Launch MSRP values are $140 for AMD and $134 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins across the majority of workloads recorded in the database. Its 36.9 to 37 percent margins in every Cinebench test, both multicore and singlecore, show strength in rendering and general CPU throughput. The PassMark results reinforce this: data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, random string sorting, floating point math, and multithread all favor AMD by margins ranging from 19.7 percent to 77.7 percent. The largest AMD edge, 77.7 percent in data encryption, indicates a strong advantage in cryptographic workloads. The 57.7 percent lead in data compression and 58.5 percent lead in integer math point to productivity and content creation tasks as AMD's strongest territory.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in physics simulation and single-thread PassMark testing. The 23.3 percent lead in PassMark physics is its only substantial margin, and the 3.8 percent lead in PassMark single-thread is narrow. The Intel part also matches AMD in find prime numbers with identical scores of 57, though the database records that as an AMD win. The Intel processor's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz likely contributes to its single-thread edge, while the AMD part's additional two cores and four threads drive most of its multicore victories.

The average benchmark scores position the AMD part at 20733 against 19056 for Intel. The percentile rankings are close: 74th for AMD versus 73rd for Intel. The nearest rival data shows both parts sitting in a dense performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, sits only 0.3 percent away at 20802, meaning the AMD chip is effectively tied with that Intel part. The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, sits at 19047 with a 0 percent delta, placing the Intel chip in the same performance tier as that AMD mobile processor.

The Verdict

The benchmark data gives a clear answer: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the faster processor in the majority of tested workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, holds a 1677-point lead in average benchmark score, and posts consistent 36.9 to 37 percent margins across the entire Cinebench suite. The 77.7 percent lead in data encryption and 57.7 percent lead in data compression show that the AMD part's extra cores translate into large real-world performance gaps in heavily threaded tasks. The 74th percentile ranking versus the 73rd percentile ranking for Intel, combined with the nearest rival deltas, confirms the AMD chip sits at a slightly higher performance tier.

The Intel Core 3 201E has specific strengths. Its 23.3 percent win in PassMark physics and 3.8 percent win in PassMark single-thread show it handles physics simulation and lightly threaded work well. Its higher boost clock, 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, supports that single-thread advantage. The Intel part also offers features the AMD part lacks: DDR5 memory support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The 60 watt TDP is 5 watts lower than the AMD part's 65 watts.

The data supports a clear split: users whose workloads rely on multithreaded throughput, content creation, encryption, compression, and integer math should favor the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT. Users who need ECC memory, DDR5 support, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or whose workloads center on physics simulation and single-thread performance, should favor the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD part's launch MSRP is $140, and the Intel part's launch MSRP is $134. The AMD processor is the stronger all-around performer in the recorded benchmarks, while the Intel processor brings platform-level features that the AMD part does not offer.