AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries. This asymmetry defines the comparison: every measured result comes from the AMD part, and the Intel part can only be assessed through architectural and specification differences.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521. Its single-core score in the same test is 1917. The Cinebench R15 results show a multicore score of 5355 and a single-core score of 292. In PassMark tests, the Ryzen 9 8940HX records a multithread score of 49731 and a single-thread score of 3874. Integer math reaches 189221, floating point math reaches 113921, and extended instructions score 47802. Data compression scores 650984, data encryption scores 39318, and random string sorting scores 75381. The processor finds prime numbers at a score of 251 and completes the physics test at 2104.

The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 9 8940HX is 81103. This places it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the aggregated ranking are the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115, the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 81127, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723. The delta percentages are 0, 0, 0.4, and 0.5 respectively. In other words, the Ryzen 9 8940HX sits within half a percent of four very different processors: two Xeon workstation parts, a flagship desktop Core i9, and an AMD AI-oriented mobile processor. The data suggests the Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers performance in the same band as those parts despite being a 55 W mobile chip.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. With no head-to-head benchmark entries and no wins for either side, the comparison cannot rely on measured performance differences. Instead, the analysis must lean on the structural facts of each processor.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX have any benchmark advantage over the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has a complete set of benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521 and a PassMark multithread score of 49731. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries in the database, so no measured comparison is possible.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 8940HX compare to other high-end processors?

A: Its average benchmark score of 81103 lands at the 95th percentile. It is within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81115), Intel Core i9-14900KS (81127), AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (80762), and Intel Xeon 638 (80723).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has ECC memory support enabled. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Core 3 201TE have an active production status in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename and belongs to the 8000 series. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 13,140 million transistors spread across a dual-chip design with a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a single die size of 163 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, for a total of 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core cache is larger on the Intel side, but total cache is far larger on the AMD side due to the higher core count.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX has an unlocked multiplier, meaning the clock multiplier can be adjusted. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a locked multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD processor carries a Radeon 610M, and the Intel processor carries UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments diverge. The Ryzen 9 8940HX is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is classified as a desktop processor. Despite the mobile classification, the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Dragon Range platform, which is known in the database as a high-performance mobile line. The Intel part, by contrast, is a desktop part on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count: 16 versus 4. Thread count: 32 versus 8. Base clock: 2.40 GHz for the AMD part, 2.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clock: 5.30 GHz for the AMD part, 4.60 GHz for the Intel part. Thermal design power: 55 W for the AMD part, 45 W for the Intel part. The Intel part starts at a higher base clock, but the AMD part has a higher boost clock.

Memory support: the AMD part is DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCI Express lanes: the AMD part has Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Process node: 5 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die size: 2x 71 mm² for AMD, 163 mm² for Intel. Transistors: 13,140 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel. Cache: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel; L3 is 64 MB on AMD versus 12 MB shared on Intel.

Socket: AMD Socket FL1 versus Intel Socket 1700. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: mobile versus desktop. Release date: the AMD part is listed as 2025-04-22, and the Intel part as 2025-01-12. Production status for both is active. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134, stated once here. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins on raw compute capacity by every available measure. It has four times the cores and four times the threads of the Intel Core 3 201TE. Its L3 cache is 64 MB versus 12 MB. Its PCI Express lane count is 28 versus 16. Its memory bandwidth is higher at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Its boost clock is higher at 5.30 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. Its process node is smaller at 5 nm versus 10 nm. Its benchmark scores, where recorded, place it at the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins on several specific specification points. It has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. It has a larger per-core L1 cache at 80 KB versus 64 KB, and a larger per-core L2 cache at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. It also has a lower thermal design power at 45 W versus 55 W, and it is classified as a desktop part, which may suit different deployment contexts.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part also has a single die of 163 mm², whereas the AMD part uses two dies of 71 mm² each. The Intel part belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and uses Intel Socket 1700, a common desktop platform. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series Dragon Range line and uses AMD Socket FL1.

In terms of the database's aggregated ranking, the AMD part holds a 95th percentile position with an average benchmark score of 81103. The Intel part holds a 50th percentile position with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of benchmark data. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Intel Core i9-14900KS, both with average scores within 0.5%. That context shows the Ryzen 9 8940HX operating in a performance class far above what the Intel Core 3 201TE can claim from its recorded specifications.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the clear choice for workloads that demand high core counts, large cache, and high boost clocks. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 5.30 GHz boost clock position it for heavily threaded tasks. Its benchmark results confirm this: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521, a PassMark multithread score of 49731, and an average benchmark score of 81103 at the 95th percentile. The data places it alongside the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and Intel Core i9-14900KS in aggregate performance, despite being a 55 W mobile part.

The Intel Core 3 201TE suits a different profile. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, 45 W TDP, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a lower-power desktop option. ECC memory support is a distinguishing feature that the AMD part lacks. Its higher base clock of 2.90 GHz could provide snappy response in lightly threaded tasks, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $134, which is the only price information recorded for either processor.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen 9 8940HX is the only choice with measured evidence. For users who need ECC support, DDR4 compatibility, or a lower TDP desktop part, the Intel Core 3 201TE offers those specific features. The absence of benchmarks for the Intel part means the decision rests on specification differences rather than measured performance. The recorded data shows the AMD part as the performance leader by a wide margin, with the Intel part offering a distinct set of platform features at a lower power envelope.