AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX carries an extensive benchmark suite, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This creates an asymmetric comparison: the Ryzen 9 7940HX can be evaluated against its nearest rivals, while the Core 3 201TE must be assessed on specifications alone.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX posts an average benchmark score of 69875, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69996, a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by a razor-thin margin. Against the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163, the Ryzen 9 7940HX sits 0.4 percent behind. The Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, putting the 7940HX 0.5 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, with the 7940HX leading by 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within roughly one percent, indicating that the Ryzen 9 7940HX performs in the same tier as these desktop-class rivals.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Ryzen 9 7940HX shows strong multi-threaded results. Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 29400, while single-core scores 1807. PassMark multi-thread scores 53204, with PassMark single-thread at 3942. The 3DMark suite shows scaling from 1027 in single-thread to 13447 in max-threads, with intermediate results of 2001 in 2-thread, 3844 in 4-thread, 7158 in 8-thread, and 12501 in 16-thread. This progression indicates effective thread scaling across the core count.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the midpoint of all CPUs, but no average score or rival comparisons exist to anchor that rank.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 13,140 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design with a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a single die of 163 mm² and no transistor count recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen 9 7940HX operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 3 201TE runs at a higher base of 2.90 GHz but a lower boost of 4.60 GHz. Power envelopes are close: the Ryzen 9 7940HX has a TDP of 55 watts, the Core 3 201TE sits at 45 watts.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Core 3 201TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 9 7940HX has over five times the L3 capacity.

Memory support differs. The Ryzen 9 7940HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen 9 7940HX does not support ECC memory; the Core 3 201TE does.

PCIe lanes also differ. The Ryzen 9 7940HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Radeon 610M, the Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 3 201TE is locked. Market segments differ: the Ryzen 9 7940HX targets mobile, the Core 3 201TE targets desktop. The Ryzen 9 7940HX uses the AMD Socket FL1, while the Core 3 201TE uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 9 7940HX wins on raw compute density. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache, position it for workloads that scale with thread count. The benchmark data confirms this: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 29400 and PassMark multi-thread at 53204 are strong results. The 3DMark thread-scaling results, from 1027 single-thread to 13447 max-threads, show that the chip uses additional threads effectively across the full range.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX also wins on memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, and on PCIe lane count at 28 versus 16. The unlocked multiplier gives flexibility for frequency adjustment, and the 5 nm process with 13,140 million transistors suggests a dense design.

The Core 3 201TE wins on power efficiency per core in a different sense. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz is higher than the Ryzen 9 7940HX's 2.40 GHz, and its boost of 4.60 GHz is lower but still respectable. With a TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts, it draws less power while offering a smaller core count. The 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core are larger per-core caches than the Ryzen 9 7940HX's 64 KB and 1 MB, which can benefit single-threaded code that fits in those levels.

The Core 3 201TE wins on memory flexibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 support, and it supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 9 7940HX does not. The Core 3 201TE also has a smaller die at 163 mm² versus the Ryzen 9 7940HX's 2x 71 mm² (142 mm² total), though the process node differs.

For a desktop user needing ECC memory or DDR4 compatibility, the Core 3 201TE has clear advantages. For compute-heavy, multi-threaded tasks, the Ryzen 9 7940HX has an overwhelming core-count advantage that the benchmark data supports.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz. However, the Core 3 201TE has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Intel Core 3 201TE also supports DDR4, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is DDR5-only. The Ryzen 9 7940HX has higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX does not.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: The launch MSRP is $134. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX | Intel Core 3 201TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 4 |

| Threads | 32 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 2x 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 | 64 MB | 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 | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-01-16 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors into different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock on a 5 nm process. Its recorded benchmarks place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 69875 that puts it within one percent of desktop-class rivals like the Ryzen 7 9700F, Core i7-14700KF, Ryzen 9 7950X, and Core i7-14700K. The multi-threaded results, including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 29400 and PassMark multi-thread at 53204, confirm that this mobile chip competes with high-end desktop parts.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores. Its specifications show 4 cores, 8 threads, 12 MB of L3 cache, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock on a 10 nm process. The 50th percentile rank positions it at the middle of the CPU distribution, but without benchmark data, its exact standing cannot be quantified.

Users who need heavy multi-threaded compute, such as rendering, compilation, or simulation workloads, should choose the Ryzen 9 7940HX based on the recorded data. The core count difference is 4x, and the L3 cache difference is over 5x, both favoring the AMD part. Users who require ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, or a lower TDP should consider the Core 3 201TE. Its 45-watt TDP is 10 watts lower than the Ryzen 9 7940HX, and its desktop socket and locked multiplier suit a different build philosophy.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FL1, while the Core 3 201TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Socket choice alone determines platform compatibility, so the selection depends on the intended system form factor. For a laptop or compact mobile system, the Ryzen 9 7940HX is the only option of the two. For a desktop build with ECC memory and DDR4 support, the Core 3 201TE has the platform advantages.

The benchmark gap is substantial, but the absence of Core 3 201TE benchmark data means the comparison rests on specifications alone. The recorded numbers for the Ryzen 9 7940HX show a processor that performs at the level of top-tier desktop chips, despite its mobile designation.