AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a full suite of measurements across multiple test suites.

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X records an average benchmark score of 29,713, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Intel Core 3 201TE shows no scores and an average of 0, with a 50th percentile ranking based on its specifications alone.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, the strongest results appear in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore scoring lands at 17,528.5, while the single-core test records 2,183.5. Geekbench multicore reaches 14,438, and the single-core result is 2,923. In 3DMark, the maximum-threads score is 7,590, with the 16-thread test at 7,585 and the 8-thread test at 6,726. The 4-thread score is 4,649, and the 2-thread score is 2,456. The single-thread 3DMark result is 1,253.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 5 9600X show multithread performance at 30,027, single-thread at 4,570, integer math at 89,918, floating point math at 60,081, extended instructions at 28,023, random string sorting at 35,946, data compression at 341,021, data encryption at 16,638, physics at 2,012, and find prime numbers at 233.

Cinebench R15 results for the AMD part are 2,691 in multicore and 342 in single-core.

Since no rival benchmark data exists for the Intel Core 3 201TE, no delta percentages can be calculated between the two processors. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X are all AMD parts, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29,656 average score (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29,868 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29,879 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29,955 (0.8% behind). These margins are tight, indicating the Ryzen 5 9600X sits in a competitive cluster where the largest gap among its four closest rivals is only one percentage point.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear discrepancy in available measurements. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has extensive recorded scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has none. Any direct performance comparison between the two must rely on the architectural and specification differences rather than measured results.

From the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 9600X delivers a 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W.

The Ryzen 5 9600X shows an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. This indicates the AMD processor is positioned higher in the overall performance distribution, though the Intel part lacks benchmark confirmation.

Users who need multi-threaded throughput, as evidenced by the Ryzen 5 9600X scoring 17,528.5 in Cinebench R23 multicore, would prefer the AMD part. Users who require lower power consumption, with the Intel part at 45 W versus 65 W, would consider the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has the same 80 KB L1 per core, but a larger 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a smaller 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part has no L3 cache advantage despite the larger die size.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers more lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor and model. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither part has a discrete GPU requirement based on the recorded data.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. This affects overclocking capability, though the database does not record any overclocking test results.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the recorded data:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores; Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Intel has 8 threads.
• Base clock: AMD at 3.90 GHz; Intel at 2.90 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD at 5.40 GHz; Intel at 4.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD at 65 W; Intel at 45 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5; Intel has no architecture listed.
• Codename: AMD Granite Ridge; Intel Bartlett Lake.
• Generation: AMD Ryzen 5 (Zen 5, Granite Ridge); Intel Core 3 (Bartlett Lake).
• Process node: AMD at 4 nm (TSMC); Intel at 10 nm (Intel).
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.
• Transistors: AMD at 8,315 million; Intel has no recorded value.
• Die size: AMD at 70.6 mm²; Intel at 163 mm².
• L2 cache: AMD at 1 MB per core; Intel at 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD at 32 MB shared; Intel at 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only; Intel DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s; Intel at 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe lanes: AMD Gen 5, 24 lanes; Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics; Intel UHD Graphics 730.
• Release date: AMD 2024-08-07; Intel 2025-01-12.
• Launch MSRP: AMD $279; Intel $134.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD true; Intel false.
• Part number: AMD 100-000001405; Intel SRPKDQ5CK.

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. Both support dual-channel memory and ECC. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz, whereas the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 3 201TE records 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel processor support DDR4?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is in the 50th percentile.