AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U decisively ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E across every recorded test. The AMD part records 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel processor failing to claim a single benchmark. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is 30254, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, a substantial gap that places the AMD chip in the 81st percentile of all CPUs versus the Intel chip's 73rd percentile.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the stronger processor for nearly any workload measured. The single-thread scores show a 7.2% advantage for AMD in PassMark single-thread tests, while Cinebench single-core results show a much larger 58.7% gap. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (-0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (-0.4%), and Intel Core i9-11980HK (-0.6%). The Intel Core 3 201E sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (0.4%).

For a desktop user seeking maximum multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the clear choice from this dataset. The Intel Core 3 201E, with its lower core count and older process node, trails by margins that exceed 36% in most compute-heavy tests. However, the Intel part does have a launch MSRP of $134, a fact that may factor into system planning, though the database analysis here focuses strictly on measured performance. The Intel chip's data compression score of 164160 versus AMD's 260925 shows the scale of the performance difference, a 58.9% gap that carries through most workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The transistor count for the AMD chip is recorded as 25,000 million, while the Intel part has no transistor count listed in the database. The die sizes differ slightly: 178 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache configurations also differ. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a smaller total L3 pool despite the larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates in the database show the AMD chip released on 2024-04-15 and the Intel chip on 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD chip scores 32114 versus 17783 for Intel, a delta of 80.6%. The smallest margin is in PassMark physics, at 1.1%.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 multicore scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U scores 19982 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 12613, giving AMD a 58.4% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and the Intel Core 3 201E have ECC memory support listed in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U | Intel Core 3 201E |

|----------------|----------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $134 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern of AMD dominance. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 2014 versus 1271 for Intel, a 58.5% delta. The single-core R15 test shows 284 versus 179, a 58.7% delta. The R20 multicore test records 8392 for AMD and 5297 for Intel, a 58.4% difference, while R20 single-core shows 1184 versus 747, a 58.5% delta. The R23 multicore test shows 19982 versus 12613 (58.4% delta), and R23 single-core shows 2821 versus 1780 (58.5% delta). The consistency of these deltas across all six Cinebench tests suggests the architecture advantage is uniform across single-thread and multi-thread workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals a broader range of deltas. The smallest advantage for AMD is in PassMark physics, where the scores are 1154 versus 1141, a 1.1% delta. The PassMark single-thread test shows 3732 versus 3482, a 7.2% delta. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows 78 versus 57, a 36.8% delta. Floating point math shows 45265 versus 33260, a 36.1% delta. The multi-thread test shows 22795 versus 14839, a 53.6% delta.

Larger deltas appear in integer math, where AMD scores 74875 versus 43894 for Intel, a 70.6% advantage. Extended instructions show 19130 versus 11035, a 73.4% delta. Data encryption shows 15843 versus 8931, a 77.4% advantage. The largest margin is in random string sorting at 32114 versus 17783, an 80.6% delta. Data compression shows 260925 versus 164160, a 58.9% advantage.

The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at a 0.1% delta, meaning the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U essentially matches that older 8-core desktop part in average score. The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at a 0% delta, putting it in the same performance class as a previous-generation AMD mobile chip. The Intel chip also sits near the Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (0.4% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, so the performance split is one-sided. The areas where AMD's advantage is most pronounced are memory-intensive and string-manipulation workloads. Random string sorting shows an 80.6% delta, the largest in the dataset. Data encryption shows a 77.4% advantage, and extended instructions show a 73.4% delta. These results suggest the AMD chip's larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) contribute to outsized gains in data-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E offers no benchmark wins in this dataset. Its closest performance to AMD comes in PassMark physics, where the delta is only 1.1%, and in single-thread PassMark, where the delta is 7.2%. These narrow margins indicate that the Intel chip's single-thread performance is not far behind in some workloads, but the gap widens substantially in multi-threaded and memory-bound tasks. The Intel chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for AMD likely contributes to its relatively competitive single-thread PassMark showing, but the higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz for AMD and the 2-core count advantage overcome that in most tests.

For users focused on workloads that stress integer math, data compression, or encryption, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the stronger choice by margins ranging from 70.6% to 77.4%. For users running primarily physics simulations or light single-threaded tasks, the performance gap narrows, but AMD still holds the edge. The Intel Core 3 201E's role in the database is primarily as a lower-power desktop option with a 60 W TDP compared to AMD's 28 W TDP, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which may offer platform flexibility, but the measured performance data consistently favors the AMD processor.