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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two desktop processors, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT winning 15 of the 17 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 201E takes only two wins, and both are narrow single-thread results in the PassMark suite.

Starting with Cinebench, the AMD part dominates every iteration. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 18,724 against the Core 3 201E's 12,613, a 48.5% advantage. The single-core R23 test shows a similar pattern: 2,643 versus 1,780, again a 48.5% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers 7,864 versus 5,297 (48.5% ahead), while R20 single-core lands at 1,110 versus 747 (48.6% ahead). The oldest test, R15, follows the same trend: 1,887 versus 1,271 in multi-core and 266 versus 179 in single-core, with deltas of 48.5% and 48.6% respectively.

The PassMark suite reveals where the AMD chip stretches its lead even further. The largest margin appears in the find prime numbers test, where the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 143 against the Intel part's 57, a 150.9% difference. Data encryption shows a 78.5% gap (15,944 versus 8,931). Integer math delivers 71,063 versus 43,894, a 61.9% advantage. Extended instructions score 17,450 versus 11,035, a 58.1% gap. Data compression records 257,118 versus 164,160, a 56.6% lead. Multi-thread performance sits at 22,283 versus 14,839, a 50.2% delta, while random string sorting shows 26,693 versus 17,783, a 50.1% difference.

The smallest AMD wins come in physics and floating-point math. Physics scores 1,322 versus 1,141, a 15.9% edge. Floating-point math reaches 40,537 versus 33,260, a 21.9% advantage.

The Intel Core 3 201E claims the only two victories in the PassMark single-thread tests. It scores 3,482 versus 3,469 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, a marginal 0.4% lead. This is the sole area where the Intel part outperforms, and the margin is negligible.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT for nearly all workloads. Its average benchmark score of 28,940 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056 and sits in the 73rd percentile. The AMD processor outperforms its nearest rivals in the database, sitting within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-13900H and 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600H, while staying 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H.

The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS exactly (0% delta), edges the Intel Core i5-12400F by 0.1%, and sits 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core i5-1335U and the AMD EPYC 7773X. These rival positions confirm the Core 3 201E operates in a lower performance tier.

For users selecting between these two, the data points to the Ryzen 5 5600XT for multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, and general computational tasks. The Core 3 201E only offers a statistically insignificant single-thread win, which does not compensate for its substantial losses elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT uses the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads. The die measures 74 mm² and packs 4,150 million transistors. Cache allocation includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. The die is substantially larger at 163 mm², though the database records no transistor count. Cache differs notably: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

The process node difference explains part of the performance gap. The 7 nm TSMC process enables denser transistor packing in a smaller die, while the Intel 10 nm process yields a larger die with fewer cores. The AMD chip's larger L3 cache (32 MB versus 12 MB) likely contributes to its strong showing in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and encryption.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Ryzen 5 5600XT supports only DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Despite this bandwidth advantage, the Intel part still loses decisively in memory-related benchmarks.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel processor includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, whereas the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. Both support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close: 3.70 GHz for AMD versus 3.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly: 4.70 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs modestly: 65 W for the AMD part, 60 W for the Intel part. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not.

Release dates show the AMD chip arriving earlier, on 2024-10-30, with the Intel part following on 2025-01-12. Both are listed as Active in production. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

The AMD part number is 100-000001585, and the Intel part number is SRVTR. Memory support, PCIe generations, and integrated graphics differ as described above.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 201E wins 2, both in PassMark single-thread tests.

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

A: The find prime numbers test shows the biggest delta at 150.9% in favor of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (143 versus 57).

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E have any meaningful advantage?

A: The Intel part leads by 0.4% in PassMark single-thread scores (3,482 versus 3,469), which is a negligible margin.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT averages 28,940 across all benchmarks, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show a consistent 48.5% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows a 50.2% lead. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting all favor the AMD chip by margins from 50.1% to 78.5%. Physics and floating-point math also go to AMD, but with smaller leads of 15.9% and 21.9% respectively.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, and even there the margin is just 0.4%. This suggests the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides a marginal edge in lightly threaded, short-duration tasks. However, the AMD chip's single-thread Cinebench scores remain substantially higher (48.5% to 48.6% ahead), indicating the Intel advantage does not extend to rendering workloads.

For users running compression, encryption, scientific calculations, or multi-threaded rendering, the Ryzen 5 5600XT is the clear choice based on the data. The Core 3 201E offers no meaningful area of superiority, with its sole win being statistically insignificant. The AMD processor's higher core count, larger L3 cache, and smaller process node collectively drive its decisive benchmark advantage.