AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive split between these two desktop processors. Across the 17 shared benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 15 and the Intel Core 3 201E wins 2. The margin is not uniform, however. The AMD part dominates threaded workloads, while the Intel part shows a clear edge in single-thread PassMark tests.

The most lopsided result appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 224 versus 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 293%. That is the largest percentage gap in the entire head-to-head set. The data suggests heavy integer iteration work strongly favors the AMD chip. Physics simulation shows a similarly wide gap, with the AMD part scoring 2686 against 1141, a 135.4% lead. Data encryption also leans heavily toward AMD, with a score of 18788 versus 8931, a 110.4% difference.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 2254 against 1271, a 77.3% advantage. The single-core R15 result is 318 versus 179, a 77.7% lead. Cinebench R20 repeats this pattern: multicore 9393 versus 5297 (77.3%), single-core 1325 versus 747 (77.4%). Cinebench R23 follows with 22366 versus 12613 (77.3%) in multicore and 3157 versus 1780 (77.4%) in single-core. The consistency of the delta across all three Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance ratio rather than a test-specific artifact.

PassMark multithread shows 26318 versus 14839, a 77.4% lead for AMD. Integer math scores 81257 versus 43894, a 85.1% advantage. Extended instructions come in at 21202 versus 11035, a 92.1% margin. Data compression shows 307237 versus 164160, a 87.2% difference. Random string sorting records 31492 versus 17783, a 77.1% gap. Floating point math is comparatively closer, with 46492 versus 33260, a 39.8% lead. Even the smallest AMD win in this set remains substantial.

The Intel Core 3 201E takes both single-thread PassMark entries. The PassMark single thread score is 3482 versus 2970, a 14.7% advantage for Intel. The passmark_singlethread duplicate result matches exactly. This is the only test family where Intel pulls ahead. The absence of 3DMark and Geekbench scores for the Intel part limits direct comparison in those suites, but the data that exists is unambiguous.

Looking at overall averages, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D holds an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, in the 73rd percentile. The AMD part sits between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576, 0.5% lower). The Intel part aligns closely with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, 0.1% higher).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 15 of the 17 shared tests. The Intel Core 3 201E wins 2, both being the PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D leads by 293%. The smallest AMD win is floating point math at 39.8%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any multi-threaded tests?

A: No. Every multi-threaded benchmark in the shared set goes to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, including Cinebench R23 multicore (22366 versus 12613) and PassMark multithread (26318 versus 14839).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D averages 24709, which is roughly 29.7% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E average of 19056. The AMD part sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 73rd.

Q: What is the single-thread situation?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3482 versus 2970, a 14.7% margin. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, including R23 single-core at 3157 versus 1780.

Q: How close is the Intel Core 3 201E to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-12400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and 0.5% above the Intel Core i5-12450HX.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses Zen 3 architecture under the codename Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The transistor counts differ sharply: the AMD chip integrates 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel die measures 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache organization is another major split. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. That 96 MB versus 12 MB L3 difference likely explains part of the AMD lead in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and extended instructions. The Intel chip has a larger per-core L2 cache, but the AMD shared L3 is eight times larger.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface also diverges: the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics situation is a clear differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. For systems without a discrete GPU, the Intel part can drive a display on its own; the AMD part cannot.

The release timeline and socket also separate them. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D launched on 2024-01-07 for AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core 3 201E launched on 2025-01-12 for Intel Socket 1700. Both remain in active production, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious divergence. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds go in the opposite direction: the Intel part has a 3.60 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock, while the AMD part runs at 3.00 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost. The Intel chip boosts higher, but the AMD chip has twice the cores.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a 105 W TDP. The Intel Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP. The Intel part draws less power on paper, though the database records no power consumption measurements for either chip.

Memory bandwidth figures differ as noted above: 51.2 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. The process nodes differ (7 nm versus 10 nm), as do the manufacturers (TSMC versus Intel). The die sizes are 74 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. The Intel die is more than twice the size despite having fewer cores, which reflects the different process and design approach.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is $249. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201E is $134. The database records no other pricing details.

The AMD part uses 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes; the Intel part uses 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Both are desktop parts with active production status. The AMD part numbers are 100-000001503100 and 100001503WOF; the Intel part number is SRVTR.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward conclusion for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D leads by roughly 77% across Cinebench multicore tests and PassMark multithread, with even larger margins in specific tasks like prime number finding (293%) and data encryption (110.4%). The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 96 MB of L3 cache delivers consistently higher throughput in every shared multi-threaded test.

The Intel Core 3 201E has one clear strength: PassMark single-thread performance. Its 3482 score beats the AMD 2970 by 14.7%. That is a real advantage for lightly threaded workloads that rely on a single core. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.10 GHz likely contributes to this result. The Intel part also carries integrated graphics and supports both DDR4 and DDR5, which the AMD part cannot match.

The overall average benchmark score favors the AMD part heavily: 24709 versus 19056. The percentile ranking also favors AMD, 77th versus 73rd. For users who prioritize raw compute throughput, the data points firmly toward the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. For users who prioritize single-thread PassMark performance or need integrated graphics, the Intel Core 3 201E holds the advantage in those specific areas.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in every multi-threaded category recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all show a 77.3% to 77.4% lead. PassMark multithread shows a 77.4% margin. Integer math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, physics, and random string sorting all go to AMD. The prime number test is the standout, with a 293% advantage. The 96 MB shared L3 cache and 16 threads make this part the stronger choice for compilation, rendering, encryption workloads, and any task that scales with core count. The data also shows the AMD part wins all Cinebench single-core tests, including R23 single-core at 3157 versus 1780, so even some single-threaded tasks favor AMD.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins the PassMark single-thread test with a 14.7% margin. That is its only benchmark victory, but it is a meaningful one. The 4.80 GHz boost clock and the larger per-core L2 cache (1.25 MB versus 512 KB) may explain this result. The Intel part also offers integrated graphics, dual memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. These specification advantages do not translate into wins in the recorded compute benchmarks, but they matter for system flexibility. The Intel part is the one to consider when a discrete GPU is absent, when the platform needs DDR5 support, or when the workload is dominated by the specific PassMark single-thread metric. For everything else in the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the stronger performer.