AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and the Intel Core 3 201E is decisively one-sided in raw workload performance. Across the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD part claims 13 wins, while Intel manages only 2. The average benchmark score reinforces this gap: the AMD chip scores 27,932, which places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part scores 19,056, sitting at the 73rd percentile. That is a 46.5% difference in average score, a substantial margin that defines the overall hierarchy.

The largest single-core victory for AMD comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 276 against Intel's 179, a 54.2% advantage. This is a massive gap in legacy single-thread performance. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin narrows considerably: AMD scores 1802 versus Intel's 1780, a 1.2% edge. The PassMark single-thread test shows AMD at 3758 against Intel's 3482, a 7.9% lead. These results indicate that while AMD holds the single-thread crown, the magnitude of the advantage depends heavily on the workload and benchmark generation.

Multi-core results are more complex. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD leads with 1743 against Intel's 1271, a 37.1% margin. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the tables turn: Intel scores 12613 versus AMD's 11534, giving Intel an 8.6% advantage. This reversal is notable and suggests that the R23 workload scales differently with the two architectures. Elsewhere, AMD dominates: PassMark multi-thread shows AMD at 19215 versus Intel's 14839, a 29.5% lead. PassMark integer math gives AMD 63233 against Intel's 43894, a 44.1% margin, and floating-point math shows AMD at 39662 versus Intel's 33260, a 19.2% edge.

The data compression and encryption tests are particularly stark. AMD scores 221581 in data compression, 35% ahead of Intel's 164160. In data encryption, AMD scores 11212 versus Intel's 8931, a 25.5% lead. Extended instructions show AMD at 15721 against Intel's 11035, a 42.5% margin. Random string sorting gives AMD 24334 versus Intel's 17783, a 36.8% advantage. Prime number finding shows AMD at 74 versus Intel's 57, a 29.8% lead. The only other Intel win is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1141 against AMD's 1084, a 5% margin. That is a narrow win, but it does indicate a specific strength in physics simulation workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel's 10 nm process. This node difference is a major factor in power efficiency and thermal behavior. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 60 watts. That is a 32-watt gap, which means the AMD processor delivers higher performance in most benchmarks while drawing less than half the power budget.

The core configurations also diverge significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Krackan Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, based on the Bartlett Lake codename, which is part of the Core 3 generation. The Intel part has no specific architecture designation in the database beyond its codename, but the core count difference is clear: AMD offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Cache hierarchies are also different. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where Intel takes a clear lead: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 12 MB shared. That is a 4 MB advantage for Intel. The die size also differs: AMD's die is 195 mm², while Intel's is 163 mm². This is interesting because AMD has a smaller process node but a larger die, likely due to the integrated Radeon 840M graphics.

Memory support is another differentiator. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but AMD's memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is 76.8 GB/s, a 12.8 GB/s advantage for AMD. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That gives Intel a newer PCIe standard, but the practical impact depends on peripheral support.

The integrated graphics are also distinct: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ: AMD is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are close, with AMD released on January 5, 2025, and Intel on January 12, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 1802, which is 1.2% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's 1780.

Q: How does the multi-core performance compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E wins this specific test, scoring 12613 versus AMD's 11534, an 8.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has an average benchmark score of 27,932, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056. This puts the AMD part at the 80th percentile and the Intel part at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 for general and compute-heavy workloads. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, often by large margins, and maintains a significantly higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking. The AMD processor achieves this with a much lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 60 watts, which indicates a substantial efficiency advantage. For workloads that stress integer math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part is the stronger choice by a wide margin.

The Intel Core 3 201E is not without merit. It wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 8.6% and the PassMark physics test by 5%. It also offers a larger L3 cache of 12 MB versus AMD's 8 MB, and it supports PCIe Gen 5. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz, though both boost to 4.80 GHz. For users prioritizing Cinebench R23 multi-core scores or physics simulations, the Intel part has a specific edge.

However, the overall pattern is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 delivers higher performance in the vast majority of measured workloads, with a lower power envelope and a newer manufacturing node. The Intel Core 3 201E is a capable processor for its specific strengths, but the benchmark database shows it trailing significantly in overall compute capability.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clock differs substantially: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz. Both share the same boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 60 watts for Intel. The socket types are different: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. The die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5/LPDDR5X for AMD and DDR4/DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The part numbers are 100-000001600 for AMD and SRVTR for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 wins in almost every measured category. It takes the Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core tests, all PassMark tests except physics, and the Cinebench R23 single-core test. The largest margins are in Cinebench R15 single-core (54.2%), integer math (44.1%), and extended instructions (42.5%). This makes it the clear choice for general productivity, data processing, encryption, compression, and any workload that benefits from higher core counts and thread counts. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration, combined with a 28-watt TDP, makes it particularly well-suited for mobile platforms where power efficiency is critical.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins two specific tests: Cinebench R23 multi-core with a 12613 score versus AMD's 11534, and PassMark physics with a 1141 score versus AMD's 1084. The Cinebench R23 result indicates that in certain rendering or multi-threaded scenarios, the Intel part can outperform the AMD chip despite having fewer cores. The physics win suggests a specific strength in physics simulation tasks, which may be relevant for certain engineering or scientific applications. Additionally, Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 support and a larger L3 cache of 12 MB, which could benefit workloads that are cache-sensitive. However, these wins are isolated and do not change the overall picture: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the dominant processor in the benchmark database, with 13 wins out of 15 tests and a significantly higher average score.