AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E is decisively one-sided. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins every single contest. The database shows no benchmark where the Intel Core 3 201E takes a lead.

The largest margin appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 544 against 57 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 854.4 percent. This is an extreme outlier in the dataset, indicating that the AMD processor handles this specific integer workload at a level far beyond what the Intel part can manage. Extended instructions show the next biggest gap: the AMD chip records 55426 versus 11035, a delta of 402.3 percent. Physics testing also reveals a wide split, with 5340 against 1141, a delta of 368 percent.

The Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4811 while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1271, a delta of 278.5 percent. The single-core version of that test shows 679 versus 179, a delta of 279.3 percent. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 20049 versus 5297, again a 278.5 percent delta. The single-core R20 test shows 2830 versus 747, a 278.8 percent delta. Cinebench R23 multicore records 47737 versus 12613, a 278.5 percent delta, and the R23 single-core test shows 6739 versus 1780, a 278.6 percent delta. The uniformity of these deltas, all hovering near 278 to 279 percent, suggests the performance ratio is stable across rendering workloads regardless of the Cinebench version.

PassMark integer math shows a delta of 309.5 percent, with scores of 179727 and 43894. Data compression follows at a 317.3 percent delta, with 685074 versus 164160. Random string sorting shows a 304.1 percent delta, with 71864 versus 17783. Floating point math delivers a 259.7 percent delta, with 119622 versus 33260. Data encryption records a 272.7 percent delta, with 33282 versus 8931. The PassMark multithread test shows a 278.4 percent delta, with 56154 versus 14839.

The narrowest margin in the entire dataset is the PassMark single-thread test. Here the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4646 against 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 33.4 percent. This is still a clear win, but it is the only test where the AMD advantage drops below 100 percent. The single-thread result indicates that the architectural efficiency of the AMD Zen 5 design carries a meaningful lead even when thread count is not a factor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762, while the Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor against all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits in the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 201E wins zero.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 4646 versus 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 33.4 percent.

Q: What is the closest rival to each processor in the database?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093 and a delta of -0.6 percent. For the Intel Core 3 201E, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0 percent.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD using a more advanced manufacturing technology that contributes to its performance lead.

The core counts diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 3x core advantage and 3x thread advantage are fundamental to the multicore benchmark results. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to 3.60 GHz and 4.80 GHz for the Intel part.

Cache architecture differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache difference is particularly notable: 128 MB versus 12 MB, a 10x gap that explains some of the AMD advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part offers higher memory bandwidth, while the Intel part offers broader memory compatibility.

PCIe connectivity shows a difference as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both support PCIe Gen 5, but the AMD part has more available lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and is described as Ryzen 9 with the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) generation. The Intel Core 3 201E has no series designation and is described as Core 3 with the Bartlett Lake generation.

The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 120 watts for AMD versus 60 watts for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.

The process node is 4 nm from TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm from Intel for the Core 3 201E. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is 163 mm². The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part has no transistor count recorded.

L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 128 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe lanes from the CPU are 24 for AMD versus 16 for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001368, while the Intel part number is SRVTR. The AMD launch MSRP is $599. The Intel launch MSRP is $134.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins every benchmark category in the dataset, so the use-case split is defined by the degree of advantage rather than by which processor takes a category. The AMD part is strongest relative to the Intel Core 3 201E in integer-heavy and specialized workloads. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 854.4 percent, followed by extended instructions at 402.3 percent and physics at 368 percent. These workloads benefit from the combination of higher core count, larger L3 cache, and the Zen 5 architecture.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D also delivers consistent leads in rendering workloads. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore and single-core tests all show deltas near 278 to 279 percent. This consistency suggests that rendering performance scales predictably with the thread and core advantage of the AMD part.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its closest performance to the AMD part comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where the delta is 33.4 percent. This indicates that in lightly threaded tasks, the Intel part is relatively less disadvantaged, though it still trails by a substantial margin.

The Intel Core 3 201E does offer advantages outside of raw performance. Its 60 watt TDP is half that of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 120 watts, which makes it a lower-power option. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel part has a lower launch MSRP of $134 compared to $599 for the AMD part. These factors position the Intel Core 3 201E as a more modest desktop processor, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is positioned as a high-end part with benchmark scores in the 91st percentile of all CPUs.

For workloads that depend on high core counts and large cache, such as rendering, physics simulation, data compression, and encryption, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For workloads that are lightly threaded and power-sensitive, the Intel Core 3 201E offers lower power consumption and broader memory compatibility, though it still trails in every measured benchmark.