AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX dominates the Intel Core 3 201E across every single recorded benchmark. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part wins all 15, with deltas ranging from a modest 22.1% to a staggering 425.1%. The Intel Core 3 201E does not register a single victory in any test, making this one of the most one-sided matchups in the database.

The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 57,946 against the Core 3 201E's 11,035, a 425.1% advantage. This indicates a massive gap in workloads that leverage specialized instruction sets. Almost as large is the gap in prime number finding, where AMD delivers 287 versus Intel's 57, a 403.5% delta. Integer math tells the same story: 212,598 versus 43,894, a 384.3% lead for the Ryzen part.

Cinebench results show the pattern continues. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 5,905 against 1,271, a 364.6% difference. The R23 multi-core test shows a 194.6% gap (37,159 versus 12,613). Even in single-core tests, where the Intel part's higher base clock might suggest competitiveness, the AMD chip wins. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 336 versus 179, an 87.7% gap. The R23 single-core result narrows to a 22.1% delta (2,174 versus 1,780), but the direction remains consistent.

Data compression and encryption workloads heavily favor AMD. Compression scores 731,998 versus 164,160, a 345.9% lead. Encryption shows 37,330 versus 8,931, a 318% difference. Floating-point math delivers 136,682 versus 33,260, a 311% gap. Multithreaded PassMark performance is 56,171 versus 14,839, a 278.5% advantage. Physics simulation shows 2,720 versus 1,141, a 138.4% lead. Random string sorting completes the sweep at 77,890 versus 17,783, a 338% delta.

The closest margins are all in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4,393 versus 3,482, a 26.2% gap, matching the R23 single-core result's 22.1% gap. These smaller deltas still represent a clear win for AMD, but they show the Intel part is relatively less disadvantaged when the workload relies on a single core.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has an average benchmark score of 91,199, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056, which lands in the 73rd percentile. This is a roughly 4.8x difference in average score.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9955HX compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The AMD chip sits within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717) and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 (90,541). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Intel Xeon 6520P by 2.8% in both cases, those rivals scoring 93,785 and 93,786 respectively.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 201E's closest competitor in average score?

A: The Intel part is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19,047, a 0% delta. It also sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12400F (19,039) and within 0.4% of both the Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18,979).

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the Intel Core 3 201E wins?

A: No. The recorded data shows 15 head-to-head tests, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins all 15. The Intel Core 3 201E records zero wins in this comparison.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest delta is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD part leads by 22.1% (2,174 versus 1,780). PassMark single-thread is nearly as close at 26.2% (4,393 versus 3,482).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part also has a lower base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz for Intel.

The Verdict

The data makes the choice unambiguous for performance-oriented workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins every benchmark in the comparison, with multi-core deltas often exceeding 300%. Its 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs, versus the Intel part's 73rd percentile, places these processors in entirely different performance tiers.

The Intel Core 3 201E does hold one advantage in the raw specifications: a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. However, this does not translate into any benchmark victory, as the AMD part's higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) and architectural advantages dominate in every recorded test.

For users comparing these two, the decision hinges on workload expectations. Any application that scales with cores, threads, or cache will dramatically favor the Ryzen 9 9955HX. The only scenario where the Intel part appears reasonable is in purely single-threaded, lightly threaded tasks where its 26.2% deficit in PassMark single-thread might be acceptable, but even there the AMD chip wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads. This 4x core count difference directly explains the massive multi-threaded benchmark gaps.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. Intel's base clock is higher at 3.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. AMD's boost clock is higher at 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a higher TDP at 60 watts versus AMD's 55 watts.

Sockets differ completely: AMD uses Socket FL1, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 610M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel Core 3 201E has a recorded launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has no launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX belongs to the 9000 series and uses Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel's own foundry.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part matches the 80 KB L1 per core but uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache difference alone, 64 MB versus 12 MB, is a major factor in the AMD part's superior multi-threaded performance.

Transistor counts and die sizes show the manufacturing gap. AMD uses 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die configuration. Intel's die is 163 mm², but the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Market segments differ: AMD targets mobile, Intel targets desktop. Release dates are close, with AMD recorded at 2025-01-05 and Intel at 2025-01-12. Both are in active production. The AMD part number is 100-000001028; Intel's is SRVTR.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins everywhere in the recorded data, but the scale of its advantage varies by workload type. The largest wins come in extended instructions (425.1%), prime number finding (403.5%), and integer math (384.3%). These are compute-heavy, multi-threaded workloads where the 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB L3 cache delivers overwhelming advantages.

Data compression (345.9%) and random string sorting (338%) also show massive AMD leads, indicating strong memory subsystem performance. Encryption (318%) and floating-point math (311%) round out the workloads where AMD more than quadruples Intel's scores. Multithreaded PassMark (278.5%) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (364.6%) confirm the multi-core dominance.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins, but its smallest deficits reveal where it is least disadvantaged. Single-core tests show the narrowest gaps: Cinebench R23 single-core at 22.1% and PassMark single-thread at 26.2%. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a larger 87.7% gap, suggesting the older benchmark is more sensitive to the architectural differences. Physics simulation at 138.4% is the smallest multi-threaded deficit.

For any workload that can use multiple threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For purely single-threaded tasks, the Intel part still loses, but by a smaller margin that might be tolerable in cost-sensitive scenarios where its $134 launch MSRP (for the Intel part) matters. The database shows no workload category where the Intel Core 3 201E delivers superior performance.