AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and Intel Core 3 201TE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded data reflects that divide clearly. The Ryzen 9 9850HX is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile part built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor on Intel's 10 nm process. The benchmark database shows the Ryzen 9 9850HX at the 97th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen 9 9850HX has an average benchmark score of 106413, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, making direct numerical comparisons impossible for most tests. The specification sheets, however, provide enough data to outline where each processor fits.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmark array, meaning no PassMark scores are recorded for it. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX, in contrast, has a full set of recorded scores across eleven PassMark tests. Without a corresponding set of Intel Core 3 201TE scores, a test-by-test comparison cannot be built from the available data.

What can be analyzed is the Ryzen 9 9850HX's position against its nearest rivals in the database. The Ryzen 9 9850HX delivers an average benchmark score of 106413, which places it 0.2% above the Intel Xeon w7-3555, which scores 106192. It sits 0.5% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6521P, which scores 105845, and 3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8324P, which scores 103329. The only rival in its immediate group that exceeds it is the Intel Xeon w7-2595X, which scores 108663, putting the Ryzen 9 9850HX 2.1% behind that part. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ryzen 9 9850HX performs in a tight band around these workstation and server processors.

Looking at the Ryzen 9 9850HX's individual scores, the strongest results appear in data compression, where it records 662381, and integer math, where it scores 172943. Floating point math reaches 115062, random string sorting hits 70175, and extended instructions score 53817. The multithread score is 51722, while data encryption records 32139. Single-thread performance is 4461, physics scores 3054, and find prime numbers scores 323. These figures give a sense of a processor with substantial throughput in parallel workloads, though the find prime numbers score of 323 is comparatively low, which may indicate that this particular test does not favor the architecture. The average benchmark score of 106413 across all recorded tests places the Ryzen 9 9850HX in the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Since the Intel Core 3 201TE lacks recorded benchmark scores, the only quantitative comparisons available come from the specification differences, which are covered in a later section. The database does not provide a wins count for either processor in direct competition, as the head-to-head benchmark array is empty.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX have more cores than the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has a TDP of 55 watts, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and the Intel Core 3 201TE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins clearly in raw compute capacity. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a 3x core advantage over the Intel Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz is 0.60 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.60 GHz, and the base clock is also slightly higher at 3.00 GHz versus 2.90 GHz. The Ryzen 9 9850HX has 64 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Intel Core 3 201TE, a 52 MB difference that favors the AMD part in workloads with large working sets. Memory bandwidth also favors the AMD processor at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in platform flexibility and power efficiency. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ryzen 9 9850HX only supports DDR5. The Intel part has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts on the AMD part, making it a lower-power option for desktop builds. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses AMD Socket FL1, which is a mobile socket. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor, while the AMD part is a mobile segment processor.

For workloads like data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and multithreaded tasks, the Ryzen 9 9850HX's recorded scores indicate a processor built for heavy parallel work. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded scores, so no claim about its performance in these specific tests can be made from the database. The Ryzen 9 9850HX also has a higher PCIe lane count, with Gen 5 and 28 lanes, compared to the Intel Core 3 201TE's Gen 5 and 16 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for the AMD part and 2.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively. TDP is 55 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part.

Socket types differ completely. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part, produced by TSMC, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD processor has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and 16,630 million transistors. The Intel processor has a die size of 163 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD part and 12 MB shared on the Intel part. Memory support differs, with the AMD part limited to DDR5 and the Intel part supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while the Intel Core 3 201TE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 610M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as mobile and the Intel part as desktop. Release dates are close, with the AMD part released on 2025-01-05 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Fire Range, part of the 9000 series. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the codename Bartlett Lake, and its architecture field is not recorded in the database. The AMD part is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process. The foundry for the AMD part is TSMC, while the Intel part is manufactured by Intel.

The core counts reflect a fundamental architectural difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is a 12-core, 24-thread part with a 64 MB L3 cache, designed for high-throughput mobile computing. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop part with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache per core is slightly larger on the Intel part at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB on the AMD part, but the AMD part's total cache footprint is much larger due to the 64 MB L3.

The AMD part uses 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has a die size of 163 mm², with no transistor count recorded. The AMD part is a mobile segment processor with an unlocked multiplier, indicating it is intended for performance-focused laptops. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor with a locked multiplier, indicating a more fixed configuration for standard desktop builds.

Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for a mobile part like the Ryzen 9 9850HX and a desktop part like the Core 3 201TE. The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 610M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. The production status for both is active, and both were released in January 2025, with the AMD part released on 2025-01-05 and the Intel part released on 2025-01-12.

The Verdict

The data in the database points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX, with its 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 64 MB L3 cache, is a high-end mobile processor that ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 106413 places it alongside workstation and server processors like the Intel Xeon w7-3555 and AMD EPYC 8324P, with deltas of 0.2% and 3% respectively. The Intel Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB L3 cache, ranks in the 50th percentile and has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance position cannot be quantified from the database.

For users choosing between these two, the decision hinges on the workload and platform. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the choice for heavy parallel compute, large cache workloads, and high memory bandwidth, all in a mobile form factor with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 3 201TE is the choice for a lower-power desktop build with broader memory compatibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, and a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX's nearest rival data shows it competing with Xeon and EPYC parts, not with the Intel Core 3 201TE. The performance gap implied by the specification sheet is substantial, with the AMD part offering three times the cores, four times the threads, a higher boost clock, and over five times the L3 cache. The Intel part counters with a smaller die size, a locked multiplier, and a desktop socket that may suit specific build requirements. The recorded data does not include direct benchmark comparisons, so the performance difference must be inferred from the specification differences and the percentile rankings. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX is the higher-performing processor by every recorded metric, while the Intel Core 3 201TE offers a lower-power, more flexible memory configuration for desktop use.