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

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head results between the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has a substantial set of measurements. This asymmetry means a direct per-test comparison is not possible, but the recorded data for the AMD part can be examined against its nearest rivals to establish its performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX posts a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 37,159, which places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 91,199 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717) and within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 (90,541). The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is 2.8% ahead with an average score of 93,785, as is the Intel Xeon 6520P at 93,786. These figures indicate that the Ryzen 9 9955HX performs in the same league as workstation-class server processors, despite being a mobile part.

Single-thread performance for the Ryzen 9 9955HX is also strong. It scores 2,174 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4,393 in PassMark single-thread. The PassMark integer math score is 212,598, floating point math is 136,682, and extended instructions reach 57,946. Data compression in PassMark hits 731,998, while data encryption scores 37,330. The multithread score is 56,171, and physics simulation scores 2,720. These are the only benchmark figures available for the comparison, since the Intel Core 3 201TE has no entries in the database.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel part means the head-to-head section cannot show wins in either direction. The database records zero wins for both processors in direct comparison. All performance conclusions must therefore be drawn from the AMD part's absolute scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals, not from a direct matchup.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Intel Core 3 201TE, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. Its percentile rank is 50, which reflects the lack of measured performance data rather than a specific score.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD part is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 91,199, which is within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon 654 and 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average score of 93,785, which is 2.8% higher than the Ryzen 9 9955HX's 91,199. The Intel Xeon 6520P also posts a 2.8% advantage at 93,786.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 3 201TE does not.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD part uses Radeon 610M graphics, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Fire Range, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part is from the 9000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 9 generation, while the Intel part is a Core 3 generation product.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is a major gap, with the AMD part carrying 64 MB shared versus 12 MB shared for the Intel part.

The process node difference is significant. The AMD part is fabricated at 4 nm, while the Intel part uses 10 nm. The AMD chip integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², whereas the Intel chip has a die size of 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database. The AMD part is a mobile segment product using AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel part is a desktop segment product using Intel Socket 1700.

Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5 but with 16 lanes. The AMD part has a release date of January 5, 2025, and the Intel part follows with a release date of January 12, 2025. Both are listed as active production parts.

Specification Differences

The core specifications show a clear split between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, with base clock 2.50 GHz and boost clock 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, with base clock 2.90 GHz and boost clock 4.60 GHz. The AMD part runs at a lower base clock but a higher boost clock.

Thermal design power differs slightly, with the AMD part rated at 55 W and the Intel part at 45 W. Memory bandwidth favors the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The AMD part provides 28 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel part provides 16 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD part using Radeon 610M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of none recorded, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD part number is 100-000001028, and the Intel part number is SRPKDQ5CK.

Process node, die size, and foundry also differ. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm². Transistor counts are recorded only for the AMD part at 16,630 million.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors built for entirely different roles. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is a high-end mobile processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 96th percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 91,199 puts it in the same range as workstation Xeon parts, with the closest rival being the Intel Xeon 654 at 0.5% difference. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, and the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its percentile rank of 50 is based on no recorded measurements.

The AMD part is the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count and thread count. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,159 and PassMark multithread score of 56,171 indicate strong parallel performance. The Intel part cannot be assessed on performance grounds from the database, since no tests were recorded. Its launch MSRP of $134 is the only specification that suggests a lower-cost positioning, but pricing comparisons are not part of this analysis.

For a user selecting between these two, the decision hinges on the workload. If the workload requires high multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part is the only one with measured results to support that use. If the workload is light and single-threaded, the Intel part has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, but no benchmark data confirms its single-thread behavior. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes, more L3 cache, and a smaller process node.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins in every recorded benchmark category because the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded scores. The AMD part's measured strengths include multi-threaded rendering, with a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5,905 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,159. PassMark data compression at 731,998 and integer math at 212,598 are also strong points. The AMD part's 64 MB L3 cache and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide a structural advantage for memory-heavy and I/O-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark wins in the database. Its specification advantages are limited to a higher base clock (2.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), a lower TDP (45 W versus 55 W), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel part also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. These are specification-level differences, not measured performance wins.

The AMD part's nearest rival comparisons show it within a narrow band of high-end processors. It is 0.5% behind the Intel Xeon 654 and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Intel Xeon 6520P by 2.8% each. These deltas indicate that the AMD part competes at the top of the database's performance distribution, which is consistent with its 96th percentile rank.

For use-case selection, the AMD part suits multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, simulation, and data processing, based on its recorded scores. The Intel part, with no recorded scores, cannot be assigned a winning use case from the database. Its desktop socket, lower TDP, and dual memory support suggest a basic desktop role, but the data does not confirm any performance advantage.