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

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 201E wins 2.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark score between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G records an average benchmark score of 40718, compared to 19056 for the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD part also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 73rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 3829 in PassMark single-thread tests, which is 10% ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E's 3482.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E wins in PassMark find prime numbers (57 versus 55, a 3.5% margin) and in PassMark physics (1141 versus 999, a 12.4% margin).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

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

Q: Which processor uses a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, codenamed Gorgon Point, belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation and uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core configuration. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The processor integrates a Radeon 840M graphics unit and supports DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core 3 201E, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is part of the Core 3 generation and uses a 10 nm process at Intel. It mounts on Intel Socket 1700 and measures 163 mm² in die size. The integrated graphics solution is UHD Graphics 730. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with a lower recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is also present. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Cache layouts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but has a larger 1.25 MB L2 per core and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. The larger L3 pool on Intel could benefit workload patterns that rely on shared data, while the AMD design relies on its hybrid core topology and process advantage.

Both processors are desktop parts with active production status and locked multipliers. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001783, released in March 2026. The Intel part has a part number of SRVTR, released in January 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G across most PassMark workloads. In data compression, AMD scores 253484 against Intel's 164160, a 54.4% advantage. Data encryption follows a similar pattern, with AMD at 12111 versus 8931, a 35.6% lead. Extended instructions show the largest gap in the comparison: AMD scores 18697, Intel scores 11035, and the delta reaches 69.4%. Integer math favors AMD by 45.1%, with scores of 63707 versus 43894. Floating point math also goes to AMD, 43494 versus 33260, a 30.8% margin. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 54.1%, 27407 versus 17783.

The multithread score is a key indicator of overall throughput. AMD delivers 20285, which is 36.7% ahead of Intel's 14839. That result aligns with the core count difference, since AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads against Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads. Single-thread performance also favors AMD, though by a smaller margin: 3829 versus 3482, a 10% advantage. The single-thread result appears twice in the database under two test names, and both record the same scores and delta.

The Intel Core 3 201E takes two wins, both in narrow or specialized workloads. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 57 against AMD's 55, a 3.5% margin. In physics, Intel scores 1141 against AMD's 999, a 12.4% margin. These wins indicate that the Intel architecture retains an edge in specific scalar or physics-related tasks despite losing the broader throughput comparison. The physics result is notable because it is the largest percentage win for Intel in the entire head-to-head set.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. AMD records 40718, while Intel records 19056. That is a substantial gap in aggregate performance. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.4% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (0.5% delta). These scores place the AMD part in a much higher performance tier. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.4% delta). The Intel part sits in a lower tier where its average score is roughly half that of the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.50 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz. TDP differs slightly, with AMD at 65 watts and Intel at 60 watts.

The manufacturing process is a clear differentiator. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC; Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The socket platforms are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on AMD, 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3. Intel provides 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 840M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 163 mm², while the AMD part has no die size recorded in the database. Release dates differ, with Intel released in January 2025 and AMD in March 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, which is stated once here as the recorded launch value.

The Verdict

The data favors the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G for almost every workload measured. It leads in 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, including large margins in extended instructions (69.4%), data compression (54.4%), random string sorting (54.1%), integer math (45.1%), and multithread performance (36.7%). Its average benchmark score of 40718 is more than double the Intel Core 3 201E's 19056, and its 87th percentile ranking versus the 73rd percentile for Intel reflects a higher position in the overall CPU distribution. Systems built around the AMD part also gain from a newer 4 nm process, higher memory bandwidth, and a more recent release date.

The Intel Core 3 201E is the better choice only in narrow cases. It wins in find prime numbers and physics, with the physics margin at 12.4%. It also offers a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), a larger shared L3 cache (12 MB versus 4 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 10 lanes. For workloads that depend on those specific traits, such as physics simulation or PCIe bandwidth, the Intel part has a documented advantage. Its 60 watt TDP is slightly lower than AMD's 65 watts.

For general desktop throughput, multithreaded applications, and single-thread performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the stronger processor according to the recorded data. The Intel Core 3 201E serves a more limited role where its physics score, cache capacity, and PCIe generation matter most. The delta in average benchmark scores is decisive, and the nearest rival comparisons confirm that the AMD part competes in a significantly higher performance tier.