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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core 3 201TE is complicated by an incomplete benchmark record. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a full set of PassMark measurements. This means the head-to-head comparison relies on the AMD part's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database, rather than a direct side-by-side test.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers a multithread score of 25,047, a single-thread score of 3,494, and an average benchmark score of 44,573. The Intel Core 3 201TE shows an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a literal performance of zero. In the database, the AMD part ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that underscores the missing data for the Intel chip.

Looking at the AMD part's nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H posts an average score of 44,466, which is 0.2% behind the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342, a 0.5% deficit. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 reaches 44,309, trailing by 0.6%. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44,889, which is 0.7% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. These margins are narrow, indicating that the AMD part clusters tightly with several high-end mobile and desktop processors.

For the Intel Core 3 201TE, there are no nearest rivals listed in the database, so no comparative delta values exist. The absence of benchmark data for the Intel part means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for either chip in a direct test. The AMD part's individual scores, such as 271,649 in data compression, 15,797 in data encryption, 20,455 in extended instructions, 221 in prime number finding, 43,594 in floating point math, 70,774 in integer math, 2,779 in physics, and 32,999 in random string sorting, provide a complete picture of its capabilities. The Intel part has none of these recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. It integrates 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm² and no transistor count listed in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The cache hierarchy also diverges. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is 8 times larger in total, a defining feature of the X3D lineup.

Clock speeds follow different patterns. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Despite the Intel part's higher boost clock, its lower base clock and fewer cores suggest a different workload profile. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports manual overclocking through the multiplier.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also varies: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D shows clear strengths in multithreaded and cache-sensitive workloads based on its recorded scores. Its 96 MB shared L3 cache, combined with 6 cores and 12 threads, positions it well for tasks that benefit from large data reuse, such as data compression (271,649 score) and random string sorting (32,999 score). The physics score of 2,779 and floating point math score of 43,594 indicate solid throughput in simulation and scientific workloads. The integer math score of 70,774 confirms strong general-purpose arithmetic performance.

The AMD part's single-thread score of 3,494 places it in a competitive range for desktop processors, though its boost clock of 4.50 GHz is slightly lower than the Intel part's 4.60 GHz. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs reflects its position in the upper tier of the database's tested processors.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot confirm any specific wins for this chip. Its specifications suggest potential advantages in power efficiency, with a TDP of 45 watts compared to the AMD part's 65 watts, and a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives it flexibility in system builds, and the smaller 12 MB L3 cache may still serve lighter workloads adequately. However, without benchmark data, any performance claim remains unverified.

The AMD part's average benchmark score of 44,573 and its nearest rival deltas, all within 0.7% of comparable processors, indicate that it performs in line with high-end alternatives. The Intel part, with an average benchmark score of 0, cannot be positioned relative to any other chip in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for the AMD part and 2.90 GHz for the Intel part, while boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 4.60 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 65 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part.

Sockets differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 5 nm for the AMD part (TSMC foundry) and 10 nm for the Intel part (Intel foundry). The die size is 71 mm² for the AMD part and 163 mm² for the Intel part. Transistor count is listed only for the AMD part at 11,270 million.

Cache configurations differ: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared 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 DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. PCIe lanes differ: 24 lanes for the AMD part and 16 lanes for the Intel part, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel part.

Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2025-11-11, and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. Launch MSRP values are listed: $269 for the AMD part and $134 for the Intel part. The codenames differ: Raphael for the AMD part and Bartlett Lake for the Intel part. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001904, and the Intel part has a part number of SRPKDQ5CK. Both processors are desktop market segments, active production status, and have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

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

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmark data.