AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the clear performance leader in this matchup, winning 7 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 43,689 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056 and sits in the 73rd percentile. The Ryzen 7 170's nearest rivals average around 43,326 to 43,717, meaning it trades blows with processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 and AMD Ryzen 7 260. The Core 3 201E, by contrast, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, with delta values of 0 to 0.4 percent against those parts.

The Intel Core 3 201E does hold specific advantages in single-threaded work and physics simulations, but those wins do not offset the Ryzen's dominance across multi-threaded and memory-intensive tasks. The data recommends the Ryzen 7 170 for workloads that scale with core count and cache, while the Core 3 201E suits tasks that favor higher clock speeds and lighter thread loads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses 8 cores and 16 threads built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has a 210 mm² die size. The Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads based on the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 163 mm² die size.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 170 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part allocates more cache per core, which contributes to its single-thread performance.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only, while the Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical maximum bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics vary as well. The Ryzen 7 170 includes Radeon 680M graphics, while the Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Ryzen targets the mobile segment with a 35 W TDP, and the Core 3 targets desktop with a 60 W TDP. Both are currently in active production, with the Ryzen released later in 2025 and the Core 3 earlier the same year.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 7 170's largest victory comes in integer math, scoring 79,738 against 43,894, a 81.7 percent advantage. Data encryption shows an 80 percent lead (16,078 versus 8,931). Extended instructions favor the Ryzen by 64.1 percent (18,107 versus 11,035). Data compression results show a 62 percent edge (265,920 versus 164,160). Random string sorting delivers a 56.4 percent win (27,804 versus 17,783). Floating point math favors the Ryzen by 35.2 percent (44,979 versus 33,260). Multithread performance sees the Ryzen ahead by 39.9 percent (20,760 versus 14,839).

The Intel Core 3 201E wins four comparisons, and its margins are smaller. Physics simulation favors Intel by 22 percent (1,141 versus 890). Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 14 percent (57 versus 49). Single-thread performance gives Intel a 10.2 percent edge in both the single_thread and singlethread tests (3,482 versus 3,128 in each).

These results indicate that the Ryzen's core and thread advantage drives most throughput benchmarks, while Intel's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.75 GHz help in latency-sensitive single-thread tasks. The Ryzen 7 170 also has Cinebench results recorded for the Intel part only, so no direct comparison is possible there from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E scores 3,482 in passmark_single_thread, which is 10.2 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170's 3,128. The Intel part also has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) and a slightly higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.75 GHz).

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins passmark_multithread with 20,760 points versus 14,839 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 39.9 percent advantage. The Ryzen's 8 cores and 16 threads outperform Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads across most parallel benchmarks.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core 3 201E support dual-channel memory with a maximum bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3. However, the Intel part has more L1 (80 KB per core versus 64 KB) and more L2 (1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB) per core.

Q: How do the processors rank against other CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 43,689. The Intel Core 3 201E sits in the 73rd percentile with an average score of 19,056.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 W, targeting the mobile segment. The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 W, targeting desktop systems.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 wins in every throughput-oriented category: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. This makes it the pick for compilation, rendering, database workloads, file archiving, and any parallel processing task. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 35 W TDP delivers strong performance in power-constrained mobile environments.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in physics simulation, prime number finding, and single-thread tests. These victories point to strengths in lightly threaded applications, legacy workloads, and scenarios where per-core performance matters more than core count. The higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, along with the larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, support this profile. It also offers flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, which can matter for system builders with existing memory.

The Ryzen 7 170's 62 percent lead in data compression and 80 percent lead in encryption demonstrate its suitability for server-like tasks, while the Intel part's 14 percent win in prime number finding and 22 percent win in physics show its edge in specific computational patterns. The overall benchmark average confirms the Ryzen's superiority: 43,689 versus 19,056, a gap that places the two parts in completely different performance tiers.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 170 | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 163 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 680M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $134 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

The Ryzen 7 170 uses a smaller 6 nm process and larger die, while the Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process and smaller die. The Intel part has a higher launch MSRP of $134, but the Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked). The Ryzen offers more PCIe lanes but older Gen 4, while Intel offers fewer lanes but newer Gen 5. The Ryzen's 35 W TDP contrasts sharply with the Intel part's 60 W TDP, reflecting their different target segments.