AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the clear performance leader in every recorded benchmark comparison against the Intel Core 3 201E. The database shows 17 wins for the AMD processor and zero wins for the Intel part, with margins ranging from a narrow single-thread edge to a massive 310.5% advantage in prime number processing. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D also holds a higher average benchmark score of 24728 compared to 19056 for the Core 3 201E, placing it in the 77th percentile versus the 73rd percentile for the Intel chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 234 against 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 310.5%. This result indicates a substantial advantage in integer-heavy, branch-predictor-sensitive workloads that stress core efficiency and cache behavior.

The physics workload also shows an enormous gap. The AMD part scores 2906 in PassMark physics, while the Intel processor manages 1141, a 154.7% difference. This aligns with the multi-threaded nature of physics calculations, where the Ryzen 5 7600X3D's 6 cores and 12 threads outnumber the Intel chip's 4 cores and 8 threads.

In extended instruction workloads, the AMD processor delivers 21108 versus 11035, a 91.3% lead. Similarly, random string sorting shows a 93% advantage, with scores of 34318 and 17783 respectively. These results point to superior throughput in tasks that leverage modern SIMD instruction sets and memory bandwidth.

The Cinebench suite confirms the pattern across both single and multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21758 against 12613, a 72.5% margin. The single-core R23 result is also 72.5% higher, with scores of 3071 and 1780. This consistency across scaling levels suggests the AMD architecture holds a per-thread efficiency advantage, not just a core count advantage.

The narrowest win is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the AMD chip scores 3605 versus 3482, a 3.5% margin. This indicates that for purely single-threaded legacy workloads, the two processors are relatively close, though the Ryzen 5 7600X3D still holds the edge.

Data encryption and integer math show 81.8% and 68.1% leads respectively. The encryption result, 16237 versus 8931, highlights the benefit of the AMD processor's larger cache hierarchy. Integer math scores of 73804 versus 43894 reinforce the multi-core advantage.

Floating point math shows a 33.2% lead, with 44289 versus 33260. This is the smallest multi-threaded gap after the single-thread tests, suggesting the Intel architecture handles floating point operations more efficiently per core, though it still loses overall.

Data compression results show 281665 for AMD versus 164160 for Intel, a 71.6% advantage. The Cinebench R15 and R20 tests mirror the R23 results, with consistent 72.5% and 72.6% margins across both multi-core and single-core variants.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins in every category recorded, but the magnitude of the win varies significantly by workload type. The largest advantages appear in prime number finding, physics simulation, random string sorting, and extended instruction processing, all exceeding 90% deltas. These are workloads that benefit from the combination of 6 cores, 12 threads, and the 96 MB shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 3 201E's closest performance comes in single-threaded tests. The 3.5% delta in PassMark single-thread performance, with scores of 3605 versus 3482, shows that the Intel boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps narrow the gap in lightly threaded scenarios. The Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD part's 4.70 GHz, which partially compensates for architectural differences.

For floating point math, the Intel processor is relatively stronger compared to its performance in other tests. The 33.2% delta is the smallest multi-threaded margin, suggesting that the Intel architecture's floating point units are more competitive against the AMD design than its integer or encryption capabilities.

The Intel Core 3 201E shows no workload category where it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Its 163 mm² die size and 10 nm Intel process node do not translate into any benchmark victory, though the 3.5% single-thread gap indicates it can approach parity in certain legacy applications.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 11,270 million transistors across a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process with a 163 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clock for AMD is 4.10 GHz with a boost of 4.70 GHz. Intel starts at 3.60 GHz but boosts to 4.80 GHz, giving it a higher peak frequency.

Cache configurations show a stark contrast. The AMD processor features 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This 8x difference in L3 capacity is the most defining architectural gap.

Both processors support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD platform uses Socket AM5 with 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while Intel uses Socket 1700 with 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active in production.

The AMD processor was released on 2024-08-29, while the Intel chip followed on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $299, and the Intel part is $134. The AMD part number is 100-000001721, while the Intel part number is SRVTR.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D records an average benchmark score of 24728, compared to 19056 for the Intel Core 3 201E.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 12 MB, a factor of 8 difference.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the AMD processor scores 3605 against 3482 for Intel, a 3.5% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is 72.5%, with scores of 3071 and 1780.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's 4.70 GHz boost clock.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a comprehensive victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The average benchmark score of 24728 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits at 19056 and the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals to the AMD part, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D at 24709 and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872, show that the 7600X3D is positioned in a competitive performance tier.

For workloads that stress multi-threading, cache capacity, and extended instructions, the AMD processor delivers leads of 68% to 310% over the Intel part. The 96 MB L3 cache is the likely driver behind the encryption, compression, and prime number results. The Intel Core 3 201E remains competitive only in single-threaded legacy workloads, where its 4.80 GHz boost clock narrows the gap to 3.5%.

Users whose applications scale with thread count and cache size would see substantial benefits from the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. The Intel processor's 4 cores and 12 MB L3 cache limit its ceiling in multi-threaded productivity tasks. The database indicates that the AMD part is the choice for rendering, physics simulation, data compression, and encryption workloads. The Intel part could be considered for simple single-threaded office tasks, but the performance delta in every recorded test favors AMD.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6, Intel Core 3 201E has 4
• Threads: AMD has 12, Intel has 8
• Base clock: AMD at 4.10 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.70 GHz, Intel at 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD at 65, Intel at 60
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Raphael, Bartlett Lake
• Process node: 5 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Transistors: 11,270 million, not recorded
• Die size: 71 mm², 163 mm²
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB, 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB, 1.25 MB
• L3 cache shared: 96 MB, 12 MB
• Memory support: DDR5, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s, 76.8 GB/s
• PCIe lanes: 24, 16
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics, UHD Graphics 730
• Release date: 2024-08-29, 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: $299, $134
• Part number: 100-000001721, SRVTR