AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core 3 201E shows a clear split across workloads, with the AMD part winning 13 of 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The largest AMD advantage appears in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 16,197 against 11,035, a 46.8% lead. Data compression follows closely: 225,374 versus 164,160, a 37.3% gap. Integer math shows a 39% advantage (61,026 vs 43,894), and random string sorting favors AMD by 40% (24,891 vs 17,783). These four workloads represent the biggest single-test wins for the Ryzen AI 5 435.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip posts 1,686 versus 1,271 for Intel, a 32.7% margin. The single-core R15 test is even more lopsided: 260 versus 179, a 45.3% advantage. Encryption also favors AMD, with 11,110 against 8,931, a 24.4% gap. Floating point math shows a 22.1% lead (40,627 vs 33,260). PassMark multithread lands at 19,000 for AMD versus 14,839 for Intel, a 28% difference. Single-thread PassMark results give AMD a 7.2% edge (3,734 vs 3,482). Prime number finding is nearly tied, with AMD ahead by just 1.8% (58 vs 57).

The Intel Core 3 201E wins two tests. Cinebench R23 multicore is the most significant: 12,613 versus 11,333, a 10.1% advantage for Intel. PassMark physics also goes to Intel, 1,141 versus 1,075, a 5.8% margin. The R23 result is notable because it reverses the R15 multicore outcome, where AMD led by 32.7%. The R23 single-core test is essentially a tie in practical terms: AMD scores 1,816, Intel 1,780, a 2% delta.

Average benchmark scores place the Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28,128, with the Core 3 201E at 19,056. The AMD part sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while Intel lands in the 73rd percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core i5-13490F at 28,185 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28,065 (0.2% behind). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (dead even) and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.1% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and design philosophies. AMD builds the Ryzen AI 5 435 on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename. Intel's Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process at Intel foundries, based on the Bartlett Lake codename. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which helps explain the AMD chip's efficiency profile in the recorded data.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel uses 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives AMD a 50% core advantage and a 50% thread advantage. Clock speeds tell a different story. Intel's base clock is 3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for AMD, and Intel's boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for AMD. The Intel chip runs at a much higher base frequency, but the AMD chip closes the gap at boost.

Cache hierarchies follow different designs. Both share 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the split becomes obvious: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 12 MB shared. The AMD L3 is small by comparison, though the higher core count partially compensates.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity goes to Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The socket platforms are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Intel's die size is recorded at 163 mm², while AMD's die size is not recorded in the database. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while Intel belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Intel's launch MSRP is $134; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 dominates in workloads that stress instruction-level parallelism and data manipulation. The 46.8% lead in extended instructions suggests strong SIMD and vector processing capability. The 39% integer math advantage and 37.3% compression lead point to productivity scenarios such as archiving, database operations, and general computation. Encryption performance, with a 24.4% edge, matters for security-sensitive tasks and VPN throughput.

The AMD part also wins most multithreaded tests despite having a lower base clock. The R15 multicore result (32.7% ahead) and PassMark multithread (28% ahead) indicate that the extra two cores and four threads provide a real benefit in parallel workloads. The 22.1% floating point lead supports scientific and engineering calculations.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in Cinebench R23 multicore by 10.1%, a result that stands apart from the R15 multicore outcome. The R23 test is generally more demanding and runs longer, which may favor the Intel chip's higher sustained clock behavior. The 5.8% win in PassMark physics indicates better performance in a specific simulation workload, despite losing the overall multithread test by 28%.

The single-core picture is close in R23 (2% AMD lead) but wider in R15 (45.3% AMD lead) and PassMark single-thread (7.2% AMD lead). The R15 single-core gap is the largest single-test margin in the entire comparison, suggesting the AMD core has a substantial advantage in that particular legacy workload.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ in several fields. Core count: 6 for AMD, 4 for Intel. Threads: 12 versus 8. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP: 28 watts versus 60 watts, a significant efficiency gap. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Bartlett Lake.

Cache differences: L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 4 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: AMD on 2026-01-04, Intel on 2025-01-12. Production status is Active for both. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are recorded as 100-000001337 for AMD and SRVTR for Intel. Intel's die size is 163 mm²; AMD's is not recorded. The AMD generation field lists Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while Intel lists Core 3 (Bartlett Lake).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core 3 201E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 leads by 46.8% (16,197 versus 11,035).

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 12,613 versus 11,333 for AMD, a 10.1% advantage.

Q: What are the power ratings for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents two distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests and posts an average benchmark score of 28,128, placing it in the 80th percentile. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056 and sits in the 73rd percentile. For most workloads, the AMD chip is the stronger performer, particularly in data compression, encryption, integer math, and extended instructions.

The Intel part claims two specific wins: Cinebench R23 multicore by 10.1% and PassMark physics by 5.8%. It also has a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz vs 4.50 GHz), a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support. The AMD part counters with a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, a 28-watt TDP versus 60 watts, higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s), and a higher core count.

The use-case split follows the benchmark pattern. Data-heavy tasks such as compression, sorting, and encryption favor AMD by wide margins. Legacy single-core workloads, as shown in the R15 results, heavily favor AMD. The Intel chip appears better suited to workloads that resemble the R23 multicore test or the physics simulation test, where its higher sustained clocks and larger cache help.

The Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop part with a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is a mobile part with no recorded launch MSRP. Buyers choosing between these two should weigh the AMD chip's dominant benchmark record and efficiency against the Intel chip's specific wins in R23 multicore and physics, plus its higher boost clock and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The average score gap of roughly 47% in favor of AMD is the clearest summary statistic in the database.