AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 3 201E are both desktop processors, but the benchmark data positions them in different performance classes. The Ryzen AI 5 440G wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, with 11 wins against 0 for the Intel part. The AMD chip sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E lands in the 73rd percentile. This is not a close contest by the numbers, and the choice between them comes down to workload demands and platform fit rather than any performance equivalence.

The Ryzen AI 5 440G is the pick for anyone running multi-threaded, compute-heavy tasks. Its average benchmark score of 46187 dwarfs the Intel part's 19056, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HX (within 0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (within 0.3%), which puts it in company with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1% delta), which are solid mainstream chips, but they are not in the same tier as the AMD part. The data indicates the Ryzen AI 5 440G is the correct choice for users prioritizing raw throughput, while the Core 3 201E suits lighter workloads where its lower power envelope and platform compatibility matter more.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the margins of victory rather than any Intel wins. The biggest advantages for the AMD chip are in data compression (78.3% ahead), random string sorting (74.9% ahead), and extended instructions (87.1% ahead). These are tasks that scale with core count, cache layout, and instruction-set efficiency, and the AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads clearly outperform the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads. For integer math, the AMD chip is 62.3% ahead, and for encryption it is 52.1% ahead, which points to workloads like database operations, file archiving, and cryptographic processing favoring the Ryzen AI 5 440G heavily.

The Intel Core 3 201E does not have a single benchmark win, but its smaller margins in physics (16.5% behind) and single-thread (16.6% behind) show it is less far off in those areas. The physics test, which often reflects memory latency and basic core efficiency, is the closest contest in the set. The Intel part also has a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), which helps in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, though the boost clocks are identical at 4.80 GHz. For users with workloads that do not push all cores, the Intel part's higher base frequency may reduce the perceived gap, but the recorded data still shows the AMD chip ahead in every category. The Core 3 201E is the choice only for those who need its specific platform traits, such as DDR4 support or a lower TDP, rather than for any performance advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. This process gap contributes to the AMD part's efficiency and performance density, though both are desktop parts with similar power envelopes. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, giving the AMD part a 50% core advantage and a 50% thread advantage. The AMD chip uses a Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. The AMD chip's die size is 195 mm², while the Intel die is 163 mm², reflecting different design priorities.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is the notable difference: the AMD chip has 8 MB total, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared. This larger L3 on the Intel side does not translate into benchmark wins, but it may benefit certain working sets that fit in cache. Memory support diverges as well: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another split: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, giving the Intel platform more headroom for high-bandwidth expansion. Integrated graphics differ too: the AMD chip has the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, which means overclocking is possible, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip uses socket AM5, while the Intel part uses socket 1700, which dictates motherboard compatibility. The AMD chip's release date is later (2026-02-28) than the Intel part (2025-01-12), and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. In the PassMark multi-thread test, it scores 23487 versus 14839 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 58.3% advantage. The AMD chip also has 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the Intel part.

Q: Is the Intel Core 3 201E competitive in single-thread workloads?

A: The Intel part is closer but still behind. In the PassMark single-thread test, the AMD chip scores 4060 versus 3482 for the Intel part, a 16.6% gap. Both have the same 4.80 GHz boost clock, but the AMD chip's architecture wins out.

Q: Can the Intel Core 3 201E use DDR4 memory?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s, while the AMD chip achieves 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor draws less power?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a 65 W TDP. The difference is 5 W, which is minor for desktop use but may matter in constrained systems.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G support overclocking?

A: Yes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 3 201E is locked. This gives the AMD part flexibility for users who want to push beyond stock clocks.

Q: Which processor has faster data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G. In the PassMark data encryption test, it scores 13585 versus 8931 for the Intel part, a 52.1% advantage. This indicates stronger cryptographic throughput for the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the dataset is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 20648 against the Intel Core 3 201E's 11035, an 87.1% lead. This test typically measures SIMD and vector processing, and the AMD chip's Zen 5 cores deliver far more throughput. Data compression shows a 78.3% gap, with the AMD chip at 292735 versus 164160 for the Intel part, indicating faster archive handling and data pipeline work. Random string sorting is another major win for the AMD chip: 31106 versus 17783, a 74.9% advantage, which points to superior memory access patterns and cache handling for sorting algorithms.

Integer math results show the AMD chip at 71251 versus 43894 for the Intel part, a 62.3% lead. This is a broad workload test that reflects general compute capability, and the AMD part's extra cores and threads are the clear driver. The multithread score of 23487 versus 14839 is a 58.3% win for the AMD chip, which is the aggregate result for heavily threaded applications. Prime number finding sees the AMD chip at 90 versus 57, a 57.9% lead, indicating better single-core integer efficiency despite the same boost clock. Encryption shows a 52.1% gap, with 13585 versus 8931, confirming the AMD part's advantage in security-related tasks.

The closest results are in physics and single-thread workloads. Physics scores 1329 for the AMD chip versus 1141 for the Intel part, a 16.5% lead, which is the smallest margin in the set. Single-thread scores 4060 versus 3482, a 16.6% gap, for both the PassMark single-thread and single-thread variants. Floating-point math shows a 37.4% lead for the AMD chip, 45711 versus 33260, which is a solid but not overwhelming advantage. Every single benchmark in the head-to-head set, 11 total, goes to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, with no wins recorded for the Intel Core 3 201E.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the primary specification split: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ sharply, with the Intel part at 3.60 GHz and the AMD part at 2.00 GHz, but both boost to 4.80 GHz. TDP is close: 65 W for the AMD chip and 60 W for the Intel part. Sockets are incompatible: AM5 for the AMD chip and 1700 for the Intel part. Process nodes are different: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. Cache layouts diverge: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 8 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support favors the Intel part for flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip is DDR5 only, but the AMD chip has higher bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC. PCIe is a different generation: Gen 4 with 12 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on the AMD chip and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. Die sizes are 195 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. Release dates are 2026-02-28 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001918 for AMD and SRVTR for Intel.