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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core 3 201TE occupy different positions in the desktop market. The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on the Bartlett Lake design. The recorded data shows the Ryzen 5 5600GT holds a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen part also maintains an active benchmark score of 20733, whereas the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries in the database, which limits direct comparison.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT is the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, deliver strong multi-threaded performance across rendering, encoding, and productivity tasks. The Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores and 8 threads, is a lower-power alternative. It runs at a 45 W TDP compared to the Ryzen's 65 W, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, plus ECC memory, which the Ryzen does not. Buyers who need a compact, efficient desktop CPU with modern memory options should consider the Intel part. Those who prioritize raw compute throughput should take the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The transistor count for the Intel chip is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially between the two. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel part has more private cache per core, while the AMD part has a larger total L3 pool.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 5600GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Core 3 201TE ships with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

Memory support is a key divergence. The Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 3 201TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering a newer interface for add-in cards and NVMe drives.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses LGA 1700. The Ryzen 5 5600GT was released in January 2024, and the Core 3 201TE in January 2025. The Ryzen part has a launch MSRP of $140, and the Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing, and the Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores. However, the Ryzen 5 5600GT has a full set of measurements that define its performance envelope. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17272, and in single-core it scores 2438. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 7254 and single-core is 1023. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1740 and single-core is 245.

Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 7986 and a single-core score of 1843. 3DMark results include 5523 for 16 threads, 1794 for 2 threads, 3446 for 4 threads, 4968 for 8 threads, 5554 for max threads, and 913 for single thread.

PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 20325 and a single-thread score of 3348. Sub-tests include integer math at 69566, floating point math at 39817, data compression at 258882, data encryption at 15873, extended instructions at 18041, find prime numbers at 57, physics at 875, and random string sorting at 26188.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 places it near several Intel and AMD rivals. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802, which is only 0.3% higher. The Intel Xeon 6325P scores 20821, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826, 0.4% higher. The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845, 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in a tight performance cluster where no rival holds a meaningful lead.

Without benchmark data for the Core 3 201TE, direct scoring comparisons cannot be made. The percentile gap is the only measurable difference available. The Ryzen 5 5600GT at the 74th percentile is well above the Core 3 201TE at the 50th percentile, indicating that the AMD part outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the median.

Specification Differences

The Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.60 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are identical at 4.60 GHz. TDP differs, with the AMD part rated at 65 W and the Intel part at 45 W.

The process node differs: 7 nm for the AMD chip, 10 nm for the Intel chip. The foundries differ as well, with TSMC manufacturing the AMD part and Intel manufacturing its own chip. The transistor count is 10,700 million for the AMD part, with no recorded figure for the Intel part. Die size is 180 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache layout differs: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part.

PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 on AMD, Gen 5 on Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 7 on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Socket types differ: AM4 on AMD, LGA 1700 on Intel.

Release dates differ: January 2024 for the AMD part, January 2025 for the Intel part. Launch MSRP is $140 for the AMD part and $134 for the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has a part number of 100-000001488, while the Core 3 201TE has a part number of SRPKDQ5CK.

The market segment for both is desktop, and both are listed as active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread boost clock?

A: Both processors have the same boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201TE is at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins on core count, offering 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads on the Intel part. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz is higher than the Intel's 2.90 GHz, and both share a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a larger L3 cache at 16 MB versus 12 MB on the Intel part. The unlocked multiplier gives the Ryzen 5 5600GT overclocking flexibility that the locked Intel chip lacks.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT's benchmark results show a processor that handles both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads well. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and Geekbench multi-core score of 7986 indicate strong performance in rendering and content creation. The PassMark multi-thread score of 20325 reinforces this. Its average benchmark score of 20733 puts it within 0.5% of several rival processors, showing it competes evenly with a broad range of CPUs.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins on power efficiency, with a 45 W TDP compared to the AMD's 65 W. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders more flexibility in platform choice. ECC memory support is an advantage for systems that require error correction. The PCIe Gen 5 interface is newer than the AMD's Gen 3, providing a more modern connection standard. The Intel part also has a higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s.

The Intel part has more L1 cache per core at 80 KB versus 64 KB, and more L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 512 KB. Its 10 nm process node is older than the AMD's 7 nm node, but the Intel chip compensates with a different cache hierarchy.

The Core 3 201TE is suited for low-power builds where energy consumption matters more than raw throughput. Its 45 W TDP, ECC support, and DDR5 compatibility make it a candidate for small form factor systems, basic server duties, or office desktops. The Ryzen 5 5600GT is better suited for users who need maximum compute performance from a 6-core part, especially in multithreaded applications where the extra cores and threads directly improve throughput.

The release timeline also matters. The Core 3 201TE arrived in January 2025, a year after the Ryzen 5 5600GT's January 2024 release. The newer Intel platform brings memory and PCIe updates, but the AMD part retains a substantial performance advantage in the database's percentile ranking.

There is no benchmark data for the Intel Core 3 201TE in the database, so its practical performance cannot be compared directly to the Ryzen 5 5600GT's recorded scores. What the data does show is that the Ryzen 5 5600GT has a complete set of strong benchmark results, while the Core 3 201TE is defined only by its specifications. The choice between them depends on whether the user prioritizes the AMD part's proven multi-threaded performance or the Intel part's efficiency, memory flexibility, and ECC support.