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

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD processor provides two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part holds the advantage at both frequencies.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor offers 4 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD processor delivers 12.8 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: How does the process node differ between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD processor uses a considerably smaller manufacturing node.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U as the higher-performance part in nearly every measurable aspect. Its average benchmark score of 30254 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is 0, placing it in the 50th percentile. The AMD processor also leads in core count, thread count, clock speeds, L3 cache size, and memory bandwidth. It uses a smaller process node and is classified as a mobile part, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part. For workloads that benefit from multi-threading, high memory throughput, and higher sustained clocks, the available data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U.

The Intel Core 3 201TE does offer specific advantages in the specification sheet. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which allows for more flexible platform choices. Its PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel chip also has a larger L1 cache per core at 80 KB versus 64 KB, and a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. Its die size is smaller at 163 mm² compared to 178 mm². These factors matter for specific build configurations, but the CPU's lack of recorded benchmark results means the database cannot verify its performance level.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the choice for users who prioritize raw CPU throughput, single-threaded speed, and memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201TE is the choice for users who need DDR4 compatibility, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or a desktop socket platform. Based strictly on the database records, the AMD processor is the stronger all-around performer.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmarks array, so no Cinebench, PassMark, or other test scores are available for it. Consequently, a direct numerical comparison of their performance in identical tests cannot be drawn from the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U does have a full suite of benchmark scores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 19982 in multi-core and 2821 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8392 in multi-core and 1184 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2014 in multi-core and 284 in single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 22795, a single-thread score of 3732, integer math at 74875, floating-point math at 45265, data compression at 260925, data encryption at 15843, extended instructions at 19130, and physics at 1154. These figures establish a performance baseline for the AMD part.

The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has an average score of 30213, placing it 0.1% behind the 8640U. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an average score of 30364, placing it 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS has an average score of 30390, also 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30422, placing it 0.6% ahead. These deltas are small, indicating the 8640U sits within a tight performance cluster among these processors.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark scores, so its relative position cannot be quantified. The data gap means any performance comparison between the two processors in this section relies entirely on the AMD part's recorded results and the Intel part's absence of results.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U and Intel Core 3 201TE differ across most core specifications. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD and 2.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 W for the AMD part and 45 W for the Intel part.

The socket types are entirely different. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part is classified as Desktop.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports only DDR5, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ in both generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more lanes, while the Intel part offers a newer generation.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses Radeon 760M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. Manufacturing details also diverge: the AMD part is built on a 4 nm node at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm node at Intel with no transistor count recorded and a 163 mm² die.

Release dates are separated by several months. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U was released on 2024-04-15. The Intel Core 3 201TE was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point. It belongs to the 8000 series and is identified as a Ryzen 5 generation part. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is identified as a Core 3 generation part. Intel does not record an architecture field for this processor in the database.

The process node difference is substantial. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. The AMD part has 25,000 million transistors, a figure not recorded for the Intel part. Die sizes are 178 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache hierarchies differ per core. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's per-core cache amounts are larger, but AMD's total L3 cache is larger by 4 MB.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U implements 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 3 201TE implements 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. This represents a trade-off between lane count and per-lane bandwidth, with the AMD part offering more lanes at an older generation and the Intel part offering fewer lanes at a newer generation.

The integrated GPU architectures differ as well. The AMD part pairs with Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel part pairs with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP. The production status for both processors is listed as Active.

The AMD part's foundation in the Zen 4 architecture with a 4 nm TSMC process explains its higher clock speeds and greater memory bandwidth. The Intel part's Bartlett Lake design on a 10 nm Intel process, combined with its desktop classification, explains its higher TDP and dual memory support. These architectural choices shape the performance envelope recorded in the database.