AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark averages?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX records an average benchmark score of 71,797, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E records an average of 19,056, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the market segments for these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor.

The Verdict

The data points to two very different design targets. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a high-core-count mobile chip aimed at heavy parallel workloads. The Intel Core 3 201E is a modest desktop part with fewer resources and a lower performance ceiling.

The benchmark results show a dominant performance gap. The Ryzen 7 8840HX wins all 13 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD chip scores 25,265 versus 12,613 for the Intel chip, a 100.3% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar story: 41,732 versus 14,839, a 181.2% delta. For any workload that scales across cores, the AMD processor is the clear choice.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors AMD. The Ryzen 7 8840HX posts 1,857 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1,780 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 4.3% edge. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD chip scores 3,958 versus 3,482, a 13.7% advantage. The Intel chip does hold a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, but the AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz and architectural efficiency overcome that.

The Intel Core 3 201E does have specific redeeming features. It supports ECC memory, a capability absent from the AMD part. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving platform flexibility. Its 60 W TDP is higher than the AMD chip's 55 W, but the Intel part is a desktop processor with a different power delivery context.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce these positions. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX sits within 0.8% of several Xeon-class server processors, including the Intel Xeon 6724P and Intel Xeon 6517P, and within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Intel Core 3 201E sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a 0% delta and the Intel Core i5-12400F with a 0.1% delta. That places the Intel chip in mainstream territory, while the AMD chip competes with much larger server and high-end desktop parts.

The verdict is straightforward. For multi-threaded mobile workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers roughly double the multicore performance of the Intel Core 3 201E. For desktop builds requiring ECC memory or DDR4 compatibility, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only one of the two that qualifies. The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 201E is $134.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark. The margins vary widely by workload type.

The largest gap appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD chip scores 304 versus 57, a 433.3% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to core count and memory bandwidth, and the AMD chip's 12 cores and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth dominate the Intel chip's 4 cores and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Data encryption shows a 235% delta, with the AMD chip scoring 29,919 versus 8,931. Integer math follows at 233.8%, with scores of 146,506 versus 43,894. Extended instructions show a 231% delta, at 36,527 versus 11,035. Random string sorting shows a 226% delta, at 57,971 versus 17,783.

Data compression posts a 202.4% delta, with the AMD chip at 496,427 versus 164,160. PassMark multithread shows a 181.2% delta, at 41,732 versus 14,839. Floating-point math records a 160.8% delta, at 86,747 versus 33,260.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 100.3% delta, at 25,265 versus 12,613. PassMark physics shows a 91.5% delta, at 2,185 versus 1,141. These figures confirm that the AMD chip roughly doubles or better than doubles the Intel chip in most parallel workloads.

The smallest margins are in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows a 13.7% delta, at 3,958 versus 3,482. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 4.3% delta, at 1,857 versus 1,780. The Intel chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz narrows the gap, but the AMD chip's 5.10 GHz boost clock and Zen 4 architecture keep it ahead.

The database also records the AMD chip's performance relative to its own nearest rivals. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF by 0.2% in average score, leads the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 0.6%, and trails the Intel Xeon 6517P and Intel Xeon 6724P by 0.8% each. The Intel Core 3 201E matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at a 0% delta, leads the Intel Core i5-12400F by 0.1%, and leads the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.4% each.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category.

Core and thread counts: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. That is a 3x difference in cores and threads.

Clock speeds: the AMD chip has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip starts higher, but the AMD chip boosts higher.

TDP: the AMD chip is rated at 55 W, the Intel chip at 60 W. Despite the lower TDP, the AMD chip delivers far higher multicore throughput.

Socket: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses AMD Socket FL1. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: the AMD chip is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip also lists 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die, while the Intel chip lists a 163 mm² die with no transistor count recorded.

Cache: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's L3 cache is more than 5x larger.

Memory: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not the AMD chip.

PCIe: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the AMD chip uses Radeon 610M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment and release date: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a mobile processor released on 2025-04-22. The Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor released on 2025-01-12.

Unlocked multiplier: the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip does not.

Part numbers: the AMD chip carries part number 100-000001850. The Intel chip carries part number SRVTR.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, part of the 8000 series. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 3 generation.

The manufacturing approaches differ sharply. The AMD chip is fabricated on a 5 nm node at TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip's die is listed as 2x 71 mm² with 13,140 million transistors, reflecting a chiplet design. The Intel chip uses a monolithic 163 mm² die.

Cache architecture reflects the different design philosophies. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, then pools 64 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's much larger L3 pool benefits workloads that repeatedly access shared data sets.

The core counts drive the largest architectural difference. The AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads versus the Intel chip's 4 cores and 8 threads explains why multicore benchmark deltas exceed 100% in several tests. The Zen 4 architecture also delivers higher single-thread performance despite the lower base clock.

Memory controller differences matter for platform design. The AMD chip is DDR5-only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip adds ECC support, which is absent on the AMD chip. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the AMD chip offering 28 Gen 5 lanes versus 16 on the Intel chip.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD chip's multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel chip's is locked. The AMD chip belongs to the mobile segment and the Intel chip to the desktop segment, which aligns with their socket choices, power envelopes, and integrated graphics options.