AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D runs at a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the TDP rating for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Q: What is the manufacturing process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D belongs to the 7000 series, using the Raphael codename and the Zen 4 (Raphael) generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 11,270 million and a die size of 71 mm². The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm².

The cache hierarchy is a major architectural split. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but its defining feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is eight times larger than the Intel chip's 12 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 3 201E counters with a larger per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB per core), but the total L3 capacity is far smaller.

The memory controllers differ in scope. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports only DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but with a lower bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another divergence. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both processors include integrated graphics: the AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses the Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a TDP of 120 watts, which is double the 60-watt TDP of the Intel part, reflecting the larger core count and cache footprint.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D in this database contains no recorded scores, so its measured wins are not available. The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, has a full set of recorded benchmark results, and those results define its performance profile.

The Intel Core 3 201E shows its strength in single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1780, and its Passmark single-thread score is 3482. These figures indicate a processor that can handle lightly threaded tasks such as everyday desktop responsiveness, web browsing, and office applications with strong per-core efficiency. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD chip's 4.50 GHz, supports this advantage in frequency-sensitive tasks.

Multithreaded workloads are a different story. The Intel Core 3 201E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5297, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1271. Its Passmark multithread score is 14839. These numbers place it in a competitive position among desktop processors, as shown by its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, the Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979. The Intel Core 3 201E's average benchmark score of 19056 sits slightly above all of these, with delta percentages of 0.0 to 0.4.

The data suggests the Intel Core 3 201E is the only unit in this comparison with measured performance, so the use-case split is driven entirely by its recorded results. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D, with 8 cores and 16 threads, would logically target heavier multi-threaded work, but the database contains no benchmark scores to confirm that advantage. The Intel chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with its higher boost clock, position it for tasks that favor single-thread speed and lower power draw, given its 60-watt TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz versus the Intel base clock of 3.60 GHz. The boost clocks are reversed: the AMD chip boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts higher to 4.80 GHz.

TDP is a clear separator. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is rated at 120 watts, and the Intel Core 3 201E is rated at 60 watts. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache sizes differ at every level. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges: the AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs, with the AMD part rated at 83.2 GB/s and the Intel part at 76.8 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ as well, with 24 lanes on the AMD chip versus 16 lanes on the Intel chip.

The integrated graphics are different: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. Manufacturing is also distinct: the AMD chip uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die is 71 mm², while the Intel die is 163 mm².

Release dates are not identical. The Intel Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D was released on 2026-05-30. Both processors are marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D versus the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD part has zero recorded benchmark scores and zero wins in this comparison. The Intel Core 3 201E has 17 recorded benchmark scores and, by default, holds all measured wins in this matchup.

Since the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no scores in the database, the analysis must rely on the Intel Core 3 201E's recorded results to characterize what the data shows. The Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 is its highest Cinebench result, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1780 shows a per-thread capability that benefits from its 4.80 GHz boost clock.

In Passmark workloads, the Intel Core 3 201E shows varied strengths. Its data compression score is 164160, which is the highest raw number in its benchmark set. Integer math scores 43894, floating point math scores 33260, and extended instructions score 11035. Random string sorting delivers 17783, while data encryption scores 8931. The find prime numbers test yields a score of 57, and the physics test scores 1141.

The Intel Core 3 201E's average benchmark score is 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals confirm its position: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS averages 19047 with a 0 percent delta, the Intel Core i5-12400F averages 19039 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core i5-1335U averages 18982 with a 0.4 percent delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X averages 18979 with a 0.4 percent delta. The Intel Core 3 201E edges out all four rivals by a narrow margin, with the largest lead being 0.4 percent over the Intel Core i5-1335U and the AMD EPYC 7773X.

The lack of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D data means no direct numerical comparison can be made between the two chips. The recorded data shows the Intel Core 3 201E as a fully measured processor with a clear performance tier, while the AMD part remains unmeasured in this database. The AMD chip's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 96 MB L3 cache suggest a different workload profile, but the numbers to substantiate that are absent. The Intel Core 3 201E's 73rd percentile ranking and its slim lead over its nearest rivals in the 19000 to 19056 average score range define its position as a solid mid-tier desktop processor.