AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and the Intel Core 3 201E are processors from different worlds: one is a high-end mobile part, the other a desktop entry-level chip. The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap across every measured workload, with the AMD processor winning all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel chip holds its own in single-threaded tasks relative to its own class, but it cannot match the AMD part's raw throughput. This analysis breaks down where each processor wins, the architectural reasons behind the gap, and the specific benchmark numbers that define the matchup.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. The closest margin is in single-threaded performance, where the AMD chip leads by 11.4%, a modest but clear advantage. The largest margins appear in find prime numbers (178.9% ahead), extended instructions (150.5%), and random string sorting (150.2%). This pattern indicates the AMD processor is not just faster in multi-core workloads; it also holds a consistent edge in scalar and latency-sensitive tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no recorded benchmark wins against the AMD part. Its strengths are relative to its own market position: it posts a passmark_single_thread score of 3482, which places it within 11.4% of the AMD chip's 3879. For entry-level desktop workloads, the Intel part's single-thread performance is respectable, but the data shows it cannot overcome the AMD processor's combination of higher core count and faster clock speeds.

The use-case split is clear: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is for workloads that demand heavy parallel processing, data encryption, compression, and floating-point math. The Intel Core 3 201E is suited for basic desktop tasks where its lower multi-threaded scores are less of a handicap, but even in those scenarios, the AMD part remains faster.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake design on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD processor's base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz; the Intel chip matches the base clock at 3.60 GHz but boosts lower to 4.80 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's 32 MB L3 gives it a major advantage in workloads that benefit from large shared caches, such as data compression and extended instruction sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has no ECC support, while the Intel chip includes ECC memory support. PCIe lanes differ as well: the AMD processor provides 28 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), the Intel part offers 16 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics are different: the AMD chip uses Radeon 610M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is an unlocked multiplier part, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part targets mobile systems with a 55 W TDP and a socket FL1, while the Intel chip targets desktops with a 60 W TDP and Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX leads in every measured test. The most extreme difference is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the AMD score of 159 versus the Intel score of 57 yields a 178.9% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on integer arithmetic and cache latency, and the AMD chip's larger L3 and higher boost clock explain the result.

In passmark_data_compression, the AMD score of 363759 crushes the Intel score of 164160, a 121.6% lead. The AMD part's 32 MB L3 and 8 cores allow it to process larger data blocks in parallel. The Intel chip's 12 MB L3 and 4 cores bottleneck this workload.

Passmark_extended_instructions shows a 150.5% gap: AMD scores 27638, Intel scores 11035. This test measures AVX and other extended instruction throughput, where the AMD part's Zen 4 architecture and higher core count deliver more execution resources.

Passmark_integer_math results are 100328 for AMD versus 43894 for Intel, a 128.6% difference. The AMD chip's 8 cores process integer operations nearly 2.3 times faster than the Intel part's 4 cores.

In floating-point math, the AMD score of 61972 beats the Intel score of 33260 by 86.3%. This is the smallest multi-core margin outside of physics, but still a substantial lead.

Passmark_multithread shows AMD at 31517 against Intel at 14839, a 112.4% advantage. This aggregate score reflects the overall multi-threaded capability, and the AMD chip's core count and cache size drive the result.

The physics test shows AMD at 1681 versus Intel at 1141, a 47.3% margin. This is the smallest delta in the entire comparison, indicating that the Intel part's per-core physics performance is closer to the AMD chip than in other tests.

Random string sorting shows AMD at 44494 versus Intel at 17783, a 150.2% gap. Memory bandwidth and cache hierarchy play a major role here, and the AMD chip's 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, combined with larger caches, explains the outcome.

Data encryption shows AMD at 21840 versus Intel at 8931, a 144.5% lead. AES and encryption workloads scale with core count and cache, where the AMD processor is clearly superior.

Single-thread tests show the closest result: AMD at 3879 versus Intel at 3482, an 11.4% advantage. The AMD chip's higher 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 4.80 GHz likely accounts for this gap, though the Intel part's per-core efficiency narrows the difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX does not.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX provides 28 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel Core 3 201E provides 16 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the AMD processor leads by 178.9%.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, versus 12 MB on the Intel Core 3 201E.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX has an unlocked multiplier, but the Intel Core 3 201E is locked.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 71 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 | 32 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 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-04-22 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not available | $134 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not available |

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in every recorded test. The AMD chip delivers more than double the performance in most multi-threaded workloads, with margins ranging from 47.3% in physics to 178.9% in find prime numbers. The only close contest is single-thread performance, where the AMD chip leads by 11.4%.

For users who need maximum throughput in compression, encryption, extended instructions, or any parallel workload, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the clear choice. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 32 MB L3 cache, and higher boost clock provide a decisive advantage. The Intel Core 3 201E, with its 4 cores, 8 threads, and 12 MB L3, is a desktop entry-level part that cannot compete on raw performance.

The Intel chip does offer ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5. These features may matter for specific low-cost desktop builds with error-checking requirements. However, the recorded data shows that the Intel part's performance ceiling is far lower, and its single-thread score, while respectable, still trails the AMD processor.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd. The average benchmark scores reflect this: 60104 for the AMD chip versus 19056 for the Intel part. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Intel Core i9-14900F, indicating its performance class. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, placing it in a much lower performance tier.

For a mobile platform requiring high compute density, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX is the superior choice. For a desktop system where ECC memory and DDR4 support are priorities, the Intel Core 3 201E has a niche role, but it cannot match the AMD part's performance across any benchmark category. The data supports selecting the AMD processor for any workload where speed matters.