AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a thoroughly dominant performance from the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F across every single benchmark test in the head-to-head comparison. The database lists 11 wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel Core 3 201E, but the margin of victory is what truly separates these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F finishes ahead by a significant margin in every measured workload, with the smallest edge appearing in single-threaded tasks.

In the PassMark single-thread test, the Ryzen 5 9500F scores 4258 against 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 22.3% advantage. That is a substantial lead for a measurement that typically reflects per-core efficiency and clock behavior. The AMD part boosts to 5.00 GHz while the Intel part reaches 4.80 GHz, but the larger single-thread margin suggests architectural efficiency differences beyond raw frequency. The Ryzen 5 9500F also leads in the physics workload, posting 1851 versus 1141, a 62.2% differential that points to stronger instruction handling in a floating-point-heavy scenario.

The gap widens considerably in multi-threaded and math-intensive tests. The PassMark multithread score for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is 28312, while the Intel Core 3 201E manages 14839, a 90.8% lead. That near-doubling of throughput comes from having 6 cores and 12 threads against the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with the AMD part's faster boost clock and larger shared cache. The integer math test shows a 91.8% advantage (84198 versus 43894), and floating-point math lands at 70.1% ahead (56570 versus 33260). The extended instructions test is even more lopsided: 26370 for the AMD part versus 11035 for Intel, a 139% differential that indicates a major advantage in workloads using advanced SIMD or specialized instruction sets.

The largest single delta appears in the find prime numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 220 against 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 286% gap. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and memory latency, and the AMD part's 32 MB of shared L3 cache likely plays a role in reducing the penalty for repeated access patterns. The data compression test also shows a near-doubling of performance: 325678 versus 164160, a 98.4% advantage. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern with 34174 against 17783, a 92.2% lead. Data encryption completes the sweep with 15716 versus 8931, a 76% edge.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is 52873, which places it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, sitting at the 73rd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the overall database include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 (52901, a 0.1% difference), the Intel Xeon 634 (52974, a 0.2% difference), the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, a 0.6% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, a 0.8% difference). The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, a 0% difference), the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, a 0.4% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, a 0.4% difference). Those deltas show that the Intel part is competitive with a much older mainstream processor, while the AMD part competes with high-end server and desktop silicon.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, often by enormous margins. Anyone selecting between these two parts based on the benchmark database should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F for any workload that benefits from raw compute throughput, multi-threading, or single-thread responsiveness. The Intel Core 3 201E does not win a single test in this comparison, and its deficits range from a relatively modest 22.3% in single-thread up to a crushing 286% in prime number finding.

The Intel Core 3 201E does have some attributes that the AMD part lacks. It includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated GPU. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel part carries a lower launch MSRP of $134 versus $219 for the AMD part, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Those factors may matter for a specific system build, but they do not change the performance outcome recorded in the database. For pure computational capability, the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is the clear choice.

The percentile data reinforces this verdict. The AMD part ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks at the 73rd percentile. The average benchmark score of 52873 for the AMD part is roughly 2.8 times the Intel part's 19056. That is not a marginal difference; it is a generational gap in throughput. The Ryzen 5 9500F sits in the company of workstation and server processors, while the Core 3 201E sits alongside mid-range laptop and older desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins in every measured category, so the practical question is which workloads show the largest advantage. The biggest edge, 286%, appears in prime number finding, which is a proxy for integer-heavy and memory-latency-sensitive workloads such as cryptography, hashing, and certain scientific simulations. The extended instructions test, at 139% ahead, points to workloads using AVX or similar instruction sets, including video encoding, scientific computing, and some data analytics tasks. The multithread and integer math tests, both above 90% ahead, cover general productivity, compilation, rendering, and database workloads. The data compression and random string sorting tests, both above 92% ahead, matter for file archiving, compression tools, and text processing pipelines.

The AMD part's single-thread advantage of 22.3% is the smallest margin but still decisive. This affects everyday responsiveness, web browsing, office applications, and lightly threaded legacy software. The physics test, at 62.2% ahead, covers simulation and game physics workloads. The floating-point math score, at 70.1% ahead, matters for 3D rendering, scientific computation, and financial modeling.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins, but it does offer integrated graphics, which means a system built around it does not require a discrete GPU for basic display output. It also supports DDR4 memory, which could allow builders to reuse existing DDR4 modules, and its lower launch MSRP of $134 positions it as a less expensive platform entry point. The Intel part's smaller die size at 163 mm² versus 70.6 mm² for the AMD part reflects a different design approach, though the AMD part is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process. For workloads where the CPU is not the bottleneck, such as basic office tasks or light browsing, the Intel part could suffice, but the database shows no computational task where it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 4258 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 22.3% advantage.

Q: How large is the multi-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 28312 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 14839, a 90.8% lead for the AMD part.

Q: What is the most lopsided benchmark result?

A: In the find prime numbers test, the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 220 against 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 286% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E have any advantages in features?

A: Yes. It includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics, supports only DDR5, and has a launch MSRP of $219.

Q: Where does each CPU rank among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F sits at the 91st percentile with an average benchmark score of 52873. The Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile with an average score of 19056.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each CPU in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 at 52901 (0.1% difference). The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% difference).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close at 3.80 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel, but the AMD boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. The TDP ratings are 65 watts for the AMD part and 60 watts for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies diverge in capacity. Both parts use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core for the AMD part versus 1.25 MB per core for the Intel part. The shared L3 cache is where the AMD part pulls far ahead, with 32 MB shared versus 12 MB shared for Intel. That 20 MB difference in L3 capacity likely contributes to the AMD part's large leads in cache-sensitive workloads like prime number finding and data compression.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

Integrated graphics are exclusive to the Intel part, which carries UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part lists N/A for integrated graphics. The release dates in the database show the Intel Core 3 201E launching earlier, on 2025-01-12, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F launched later on 2025-09-07. Both parts are listed as active in production. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001406, and the Intel part carries SRVTR. The Intel part's series field is not recorded, while the AMD part belongs to the 9000 series.