AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark benchmark data presents a decisive statistical picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. The largest margin appears in the prime number search test, where AMD scores 221 versus Intel's 57, a 287.7% advantage. This extreme delta suggests the AMD part's memory hierarchy and core architecture handle iterative integer workloads with exceptional efficiency. Physics simulation follows closely, with AMD at 2779 against Intel's 1141, a 143.6% lead, indicating substantially stronger floating-point and constraint-solving throughput.

The extended instructions test shows an 85.4% gap, with AMD scoring 20455 over Intel's 11035. Random string sorting, a workload sensitive to cache behavior and memory latency, delivers an 85.6% delta favoring AMD (32999 versus 17783). Data compression shows a 65.5% advantage (271649 versus 164160), while integer math lands at 61.2% ahead (70774 versus 43894). Encryption workloads produce a 76.9% gap (15797 versus 8931). Multithreaded performance, measured by PassMark's aggregate test, gives AMD 25047 against Intel's 14839, a 68.8% margin. Floating-point math is comparatively closer, with AMD leading 43594 to 33260, a 31.1% delta.

The single-thread scores are nearly identical. AMD records 3494, Intel records 3482, a margin of only 0.3%. This proximity in single-core PassMark results contrasts sharply with the multi-core deltas. The data implies that per-clock instruction throughput is comparable between the two designs, but the AMD processor's additional cores and cache capacity translate into outsized gains once parallelism and data footprint expand. The average benchmark score reinforces this split: AMD's average is 44573, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel's average is 19056, at the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2% behind) and Intel Core i5-14600 (44889, 0.7% ahead), while Intel's Core 3 201E sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, 0.1% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in manufacturing and design philosophy. AMD builds the Ryzen 5 7500X3D on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 11,270 million packed into a 71 mm² die. Intel's Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a larger 163 mm² die and no transistor figure recorded in the database. The AMD part belongs to the Raphael codename family, part of the Zen 4 generation, while Intel's chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename, a Core 3 generation product.

Core counts differ: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds show an interesting inversion. AMD's base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz. Intel's base clock is lower at 3.60 GHz, but its boost reaches 4.80 GHz, higher than AMD's maximum. Despite the higher boost, Intel's single-thread PassMark score (3482) still trails AMD (3494) by a hair, suggesting that the Intel boost clock does not fully translate into superior single-core performance in these measurements.

Cache configurations are dramatically different. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and crucially, 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a hallmark of the X3D lineup's stacked cache design. Intel offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The 8x difference in L3 capacity (96 MB versus 12 MB) explains much of the multi-threaded and compression benchmark leads, as larger working sets remain resident on-die for AMD.

Memory support also separates the pair. AMD exclusively supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, a feature relevant for workstation reliability. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 5 and 24 CPU-only lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

Power envelopes are close. AMD's TDP is 65 W, Intel's is 60 W. Both processors have locked multipliers, preventing user overclocking. Socket compatibility diverges entirely: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates also differ, with Intel launching on 2025-01-12 and AMD on 2025-11-11, roughly ten months later.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data points to a near-total victory for AMD across workload categories, but the magnitude varies by workload type. For single-threaded tasks, the two chips are effectively tied, with AMD leading by only 0.3% in PassMark's single-thread test. This suggests that for lightweight, latency-bound applications such as basic office work or simple web browsing, either processor would deliver statistically indistinguishable performance. The Intel part's higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) may narrow the gap in bursty, short-duration tasks, though the recorded data does not show a win for Intel in any tested category.

For multi-threaded and cache-intensive workloads, AMD's advantage becomes overwhelming. The 96 MB L3 cache is the likely driver behind the 287.7% lead in prime number finding and the 143.6% lead in physics. These workloads often rely on large lookup tables or repeated access to data sets that exceed smaller cache capacities. Data compression, integer math, and encryption all show 60-80% leads for AMD, consistent with a processor that simply has more cores, more threads, and more cache to feed them.

For floating-point math, the gap narrows to 31.1%, still a solid win for AMD but less dramatic. This indicates that Intel's core design, while limited in count, executes floating-point operations reasonably efficiently. The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and vectorized code paths, gives AMD an 85.4% lead, suggesting that AMD's wider execution resources or better memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) benefit vector workloads.

In practical terms, the data places AMD as the dominant choice for content creation, scientific computing, and any workload where parallel threads and large data sets are common. Intel's Core 3 201E, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, remains competitive only in single-threaded scenarios, where its score of 3482 nearly matches AMD's 3494. The Intel part's higher boost clock may also help in lightly threaded workloads that do not sustain long enough to thermal-throttle, though the database does not include thermal or sustained-load measurements to confirm this.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the superior processor for virtually all measured workloads. It wins every head-to-head benchmark, with an average benchmark score of 44573 versus Intel's 19056, a difference of roughly 134%. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel's chip sits at the 73rd percentile. Even in the closest contest, single-thread performance, AMD edges ahead by 0.3%, confirming that there is no workload category in the database where Intel takes the lead.

The Intel Core 3 201E does offer some structural advantages that appear in the specification sheet but not in the benchmark scores. Its higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility for system builders with existing DDR4 modules. Its lower TDP of 60 W, versus AMD's 65 W, also represents a marginally lower power envelope. However, the recorded performance data shows no test where these features translate into a win.

For users choosing between these two processors, the database indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers substantially higher throughput across compression, encryption, physics, math, sorting, and multithreaded workloads. The Intel Core 3 201E, while a capable 4-core desktop part, is outclassed in every measured comparison. The AMD processor also benefits from a larger L3 cache (96 MB versus 12 MB), higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16). The launch MSRP of the AMD part is $269; the Intel part's launch MSRP is $134. The performance gap, however, far exceeds the price gap in the benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3494 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 3482, a 0.3% advantage for AMD.

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

A: The largest gap appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 221 versus Intel's 57, a 287.7% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports only DDR5.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, placing it at the 89th percentile. The Intel Core 3 201E has an average score of 19056, at the 73rd percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core 3 201E |

|-------|---------------------|-------------------|

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raphael | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 96 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2025-11-11 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | $134 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001904 | SRVTR |