AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the Intel Core 3 201TE, though direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are limited because the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F holds an average benchmark score of 25,005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile. This difference in data availability means the analysis must rely on the AMD processor's measured scores against its nearest rivals, plus the architectural and specification differences between the two parts.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F delivers substantial multi-threaded performance in the recorded tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 20,851 points, while the single-core score reaches 2,943. The Cinebench R20 multicore result is 8,757, and the R15 multicore score is 2,101. PassMark multithread testing shows a score of 24,389, with single-thread performance at 3,685. The 3DMark suite confirms the pattern: 16-thread testing yields 6,091, max-thread testing reaches 6,165, 8-thread testing produces 5,275, 4-thread testing scores 3,563, and 2-thread testing records 1,874. Single-thread 3DMark performance is 951.

The AMD processor demonstrates particular strength in specific PassMark workloads. Floating point math scores 46,217, integer math reaches 74,021, extended instructions hit 22,175, and random string sorting records 34,604. Data compression scores 288,158, while data encryption reaches 16,646. The find prime numbers workload produces a score of 89, and physics testing records 1,332.

When measured against its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 8400F shows a narrow but consistent competitive position. It sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average score of 24,964. The Ryzen 5 8400F also leads the Intel Core i7-11850H (average score 24,935) by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-13620H (average score 24,911) by 0.4%. The only recorded rival to score higher is the AMD EPYC 9474F, which posts 25,103, a 0.4% advantage over the Ryzen 5 8400F. These margins are small, indicating that the Ryzen 5 8400F performs at a level comparable to these established processors despite having fewer cores than some of them.

The Verdict

The data points strongly toward the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F as the higher-performance processor. It has six cores and twelve threads, a 4.20 GHz base clock, and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 3 201TE has four cores and eight threads, a 2.90 GHz base clock, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen 5 8400F also carries a 65 W TDP versus the Intel part's 45 W TDP, which reflects the AMD processor's higher power envelope and correspondingly higher performance potential.

The AMD processor's recorded benchmark scores establish a clear performance baseline, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded scores in the database. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 77th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 50th percentile ranking reinforces the performance differential. For workloads that benefit from multi-threading, the Ryzen 5 8400F's additional two cores and four threads provide a structural advantage. The AMD processor also offers an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is locked. The database indicates the Ryzen 5 8400F has a launch MSRP of $170, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 163 mm² die size. Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 8400F has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's larger L3 cache totals 16 MB versus 12 MB for the Intel part, though the Intel processor has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 8400F supports DDR5 memory exclusively, with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel processor does support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Ryzen 5 8400F provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which represents a newer PCIe generation despite fewer lanes. Integrated graphics also separate the two: the Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates are distinct. The Ryzen 5 8400F launched on 2024-03-31, while the Intel Core 3 201TE launched on 2025-01-12. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and both target the desktop market segment. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has six cores and twelve threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has four cores and eight threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a 4.20 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a 2.90 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a 45 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F wins on raw computational throughput. Its recorded scores in Cinebench R23 multicore (20,851), Cinebench R20 multicore (8,757), PassMark multithread (24,389), and 3DMark max-thread (6,165) establish it as a capable multi-threaded performer. The additional two cores and four threads, combined with the higher 4.70 GHz boost clock, give it an advantage in heavily threaded workloads. The larger 16 MB L3 cache and higher 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth also support memory-intensive applications. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for performance tuning.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins on specific platform attributes. Its 45 W TDP indicates lower power draw, which suits compact or thermally constrained systems. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides broader compatibility with existing memory hardware. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused applications. The Gen 5 PCIe connection, with 16 lanes from the CPU, offers a newer interface standard. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without a discrete graphics card, which the AMD processor cannot do. The 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per-core cache allocations are larger than the AMD processor's per-core cache, which may benefit certain latency-sensitive workloads.

The AMD processor's 77th percentile ranking versus the Intel processor's 50th percentile ranking in the database confirms the overall performance hierarchy. The Ryzen 5 8400F also has a recorded average benchmark score of 25,005, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded score. The nearest rival data for the Ryzen 5 8400F shows it competitive with processors like the Ryzen 5 7500F and Core i7-13620H, with margins under 0.5% in either direction.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process. Core counts differ: six versus four. Thread counts differ: twelve versus eight. Base clocks differ: 4.20 GHz versus 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks differ: 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP differs: 65 W versus 45 W.

Memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s for the AMD processor versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel processor. The AMD processor supports only DDR5, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC support differs: not available on the AMD processor, available on the Intel processor. PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: none for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor and locked on the Intel processor. The AMD processor has a 178 mm² die size with 25,000 million transistors; the Intel processor has a 163 mm² die size with no recorded transistor count. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ: 2024-03-31 for AMD versus 2025-01-12 for Intel. The launch MSRP differs: $170 for AMD versus $134 for Intel.