AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins all 15 shared benchmark comparisons, with zero wins for the Intel Core 3 201E. The largest margins appear in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 29,067 against 11,035, a 163.4% advantage. Data encryption follows closely, with the Ryzen 7 8700G at 22,842 versus 8,931, a 155.8% lead. Random string sorting shows a 158.8% gap (46,025 against 17,783), and data compression delivers 386,811 versus 164,160, a 135.6% difference.

Multi-threaded workloads reinforce the pattern. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2,693 against 1,271, a 111.9% lead. PassMark multithread records 31,690 versus 14,839, a 113.6% advantage. Integer math reaches 103,107 versus 43,894, a 134.9% gap. Floating-point math follows with 63,815 against 33,260, a 91.9% difference. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is more moderate but still substantial: 17,128 versus 12,613, a 35.8% edge.

Single-thread performance tells a closer story. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,817 against 1,780, a modest 2.1% lead for the AMD chip. PassMark single-thread records 3,928 versus 3,482, a 12.8% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the AMD part 286 against 179, a 59.8% margin, though this older test shows a larger spread than modern workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score for the Ryzen 7 8700G is 1,010, while the Intel part has no recorded 3DMark result in this comparison set.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall strength: the Ryzen 7 8700G sits at 33,089, while the Core 3 201E averages 19,056. The AMD processor places in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits in the 73rd percentile. Among nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 8700G matches the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 with a 0% delta, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33,079. The Core 3 201E aligns with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.1% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, built with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 163 mm² die and no transistor count recorded. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series under the Phoenix codename, while the Intel chip carries the Core 3 generation label.

Core counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 8700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 3 201E offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor the AMD chip as well: 4.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost against 3.60 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The power envelopes are close, with the AMD part rated at 65 W TDP and the Intel chip at 60 W.

Cache hierarchies diverge in structure. The AMD processor uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip specifies 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The AMD L3 is larger overall, which helps in workloads that benefit from shared cache capacity.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports only DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, but its bandwidth is lower at 76.8 GB/s. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe capabilities favor Intel on generation but AMD on lane count: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics present a notable split. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G includes the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 3 201E carries UHD Graphics 730. The socket platforms differ: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates place the AMD part at January 7, 2024, and the Intel part at January 12, 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 111.9% in Cinebench R15 multicore (2,693 vs 1,271) and by 35.8% in Cinebench R23 multicore (17,128 vs 12,613). PassMark multithread shows a 113.6% lead (31,690 vs 14,839).

Q: Is the single-thread performance difference meaningful?

A: It is small in modern tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows only a 2.1% lead for the AMD chip (1,817 vs 1,780). PassMark single-thread shows a 12.8% lead (3,928 vs 3,482). The older Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 59.8% gap (286 vs 179).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not support ECC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, in dual-channel mode. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also in dual-channel mode.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Radeon 780M. The Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores for these iGPUs are included in the comparison data.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.20 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| 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 | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001236 | SRVTR |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison. Its largest advantages appear in encryption-heavy and instruction-heavy workloads: 155.8% in data encryption and 163.4% in extended instructions. Compression tasks also favor the AMD chip strongly, with a 135.6% lead in data compression and a 158.8% lead in random string sorting. These results indicate that the Ryzen 7 8700G handles parallel data processing and cryptographic workloads with far greater efficiency than the Core 3 201E.

Multi-threaded productivity favors the AMD part decisively. The 111.9% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and the 113.6% lead in PassMark multithread suggest that rendering, video encoding, and compilation tasks will complete substantially faster on the Ryzen 7 8700G. The 134.9% gap in integer math further supports this, as integer operations dominate many general-purpose computing tasks. Physics simulation shows a 44.3% lead (1,647 vs 1,141), indicating the AMD chip handles game physics or scientific simulation better.

Single-thread responsiveness is nearly a tie in modern workloads. The 2.1% gap in Cinebench R23 single-core is within noise, and the 12.8% lead in PassMark single-thread is modest. For everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, or lightweight coding, the two processors will feel similar in responsiveness. The older Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a larger gap (59.8%), but this test is less representative of current software behavior.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins in this dataset. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at a 0% delta and the Intel Core i5-12400F at a 0.1% delta, which places it in a lower performance tier. The Intel chip does offer ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which are architectural advantages for specific use cases, but these do not translate into benchmark wins.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E across every measured workload, with an average benchmark score of 33,089 versus 19,056, a difference of roughly 73%. The AMD part sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits in the 73rd percentile. For users prioritizing compute performance, the Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core 3 201E has its own considerations that the benchmark data does not capture. It supports ECC memory, which matters for error-sensitive workloads, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface provides newer I/O bandwidth. Its lower TDP of 60 W versus 65 W is a marginal difference. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering flexibility in platform memory choices. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $134, while the AMD chip's launch MSRP is $329.

The Ryzen 7 8700G justifies its position through raw performance: 8 cores versus 4, higher clocks, larger L3 cache, and a more advanced 4 nm process. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics likely provide better visual output than UHD Graphics 730, though no benchmark scores are recorded for either iGPU. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part adds overclocking headroom that the Intel chip lacks.

Users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded applications, data encryption, or compression tasks should select the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. Users who require ECC memory support or prefer the Intel Socket 1700 platform may choose the Core 3 201E, accepting roughly half the multi-thread performance. The single-thread results show that for lightly threaded tasks, the two are close enough that other platform factors may decide the purchase. The overall benchmark record, however, gives the AMD processor a commanding lead.