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

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the Intel Core 3 201E occupy different positions in the processor market, one designed for mobile systems and the other for desktop builds. The database records show a clear performance gap between the two, with the AMD part winning 10 of the 11 shared benchmark comparisons. The single Intel victory is narrow, while the AMD wins range from modest to substantial. This analysis walks through the recorded data to explain what each processor delivers and where each one fits based on the measurements.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 records an average benchmark score of 41208, while the Intel Core 3 201E records an average of 19056.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 21054, which is 41.9% ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E's score of 14839.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 3785 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 8.7% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's score of 3482.

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

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1141, narrowly ahead of the AMD's 1119, a delta of 1.9%.

Q: What are the process node sizes for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. With an average score of 41208, it sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201E, with an average of 19056, sits in the 73rd percentile. The AMD part outperforms the Intel part in every shared PassMark test except physics, where the Intel part leads by a marginal 1.9%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the choice for workloads that depend on sustained multi-threaded throughput. Its 41.9% lead in multithread, 50.3% lead in integer math, and 29.1% lead in floating-point math indicate a processor that handles compute-heavy tasks with significantly more headroom. The AMD part also leads in data compression by 56.2% and random string sorting by 53.2%, making it the stronger option for data processing and manipulation tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201E appeals to a different set of requirements. As a desktop processor with a 60 TDP and an Intel Socket 1700, it targets systems where the AMD mobile part, with its 28 TDP and AMD Socket FP8, would not fit. The Intel part's single physics benchmark win, while small, suggests a slight edge in that specific simulation workload. For users building a desktop system on a LGA1700 platform, the Intel part is the only one of the two that is physically compatible with that socket.

The data does not support recommending the Intel Core 3 201E for raw performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 leads in 10 of 11 comparisons, often by large margins. However, the Intel part's launch MSRP of $134 and its desktop socket make it a functional option for budget desktop builds where the AMD mobile processor cannot be installed. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP, so its pricing position cannot be stated from the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the recorded comparisons appears in the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 18456, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 11035, giving the AMD part a 67.2% lead. This test measures the processor's ability to handle specialized instruction sets, a common requirement in scientific and engineering software. A lead of this size means the AMD part completes such workloads in roughly 60% of the time the Intel part requires, assuming linear scaling.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap. The AMD part scores 256420 versus 164160 for the Intel part, a 56.2% delta. This test is heavily dependent on memory bandwidth and cache efficiency, and the AMD part's recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s helps explain the result. The AMD part also has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 12 MB, so the bandwidth advantage appears to matter more than the larger cache in this workload.

Integer math favors the AMD part by 50.3%. The AMD score of 65991 compares to the Intel score of 43894. Integer operations are fundamental to general computing, database queries, and many business applications. A 50% lead here indicates that the AMD part will complete integer-heavy workloads noticeably faster. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern, with the AMD part scoring 27252 against 17783, a 53.2% lead.

The PassMark multithread test shows a 41.9% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 21054 and 14839. The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads provide more parallel execution resources than the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads, which is the most direct explanation for this result. The AMD part also leads in data encryption by 39%, scoring 12418 versus 8931.

Floating-point math shows a 29.1% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 42934 and 33260. This test is relevant to scientific simulations, 3D rendering, and financial modeling. The AMD part's lead here is substantial but smaller than its lead in integer math. Prime number finding, a test that stresses the core pipeline and cache hierarchy, shows a 35.1% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 77 and 57.

The single-thread test shows a narrower gap. The AMD part scores 3785, which is 8.7% higher than the Intel part's 3482. Single-thread performance matters for legacy software, lightly threaded applications, and responsiveness in everyday tasks. The AMD part holds the lead, but the margin is much smaller than in the multi-threaded tests. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, compared to the AMD part's 2.00 GHz, helps the Intel part stay competitive in this metric, though the AMD part's boost clock matches at 4.80 GHz.

The only Intel victory appears in the physics test. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 1119, a delta of 1.9%. This is a narrow margin and falls within the range of run-to-run variation for many processors. The physics test simulates rigid body dynamics, and the Intel part's higher base clock may contribute to its small edge here.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part's base clock is 2.00 GHz, and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The Intel part's base clock is 3.60 GHz, and its boost clock is also 4.80 GHz. The higher base clock on the Intel part provides a baseline performance advantage in lightly threaded tasks, but the AMD part matches the boost clock and has more cores.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 60 watts. This means the AMD part is designed for power-constrained mobile systems, while the Intel part targets desktop systems with more cooling headroom. The sockets reflect this split: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part records 76.8 GB/s. Both are dual-channel. The AMD part has a smaller L3 cache at 8 MB, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared L3. L2 cache differs as well: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

PCIe support differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part's newer PCIe standard offers higher potential bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD part's Gen 4 is sufficient for most current peripherals. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, manufactured by TSMC, and the die size is 195 mm². The AMD part is a mobile processor, as indicated by its market segment and FP8 socket.

The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. The process node is 10 nm, manufactured by Intel, and the die size is 163 mm². The Intel part is a desktop processor, as indicated by its market segment and LGA1700 socket. The architecture field for the Intel part is not recorded in the database, so no specific microarchitecture name can be stated.

The two processors represent different design philosophies. The AMD part uses a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which typically allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency. The AMD part's lower TDP of 28 watts, combined with its higher core count, indicates a design focused on performance per watt for mobile systems. The Intel part's higher TDP of 60 watts and larger base clock indicate a design that prioritizes raw clock speed for desktop systems with adequate cooling.

The cache hierarchies differ in design. The AMD part uses 1 MB L2 per core with 8 MB L3, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB L2 per core with 12 MB shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache can benefit workloads that repeatedly access a moderate-sized dataset, while the AMD part's lower-latency design, typical of Zen 5, may benefit latency-sensitive workloads. The recorded benchmarks show the AMD part ahead in most cache-sensitive tests, including data compression and random string sorting, despite the Intel part's larger L3.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in 10 of the 11 shared benchmarks. Its largest leads appear in extended instructions (67.2%), data compression (56.2%), random string sorting (53.2%), and integer math (50.3%). These results indicate strength in compute-heavy workloads, data processing, and scientific software. The AMD part also leads in multithread (41.9%), encryption (39%), prime number finding (35.1%), floating-point math (29.1%), and single-thread (8.7%). The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads provide more parallelism than the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads, which explains its dominance in multi-threaded tests. Its higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s supports its leads in bandwidth-sensitive tests.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in one benchmark: physics, with a score of 1141 versus 1119, a 1.9% delta. This is the only recorded metric where the Intel part leads. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz likely contributes to this result, as physics simulations often rely on sustained single-core throughput. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache of 12 MB, which may help in certain physics workloads that fit within that cache. However, the margin is small, and the AMD part's single-thread score remains higher overall.

The Intel Core 3 201E also wins in the context of platform compatibility. As a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, it fits into existing LGA1700 motherboards. The AMD part, as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, is not compatible with desktop motherboards. For users with an LGA1700 system who need a processor upgrade, the Intel part is the only option of the two. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which allows builders to reuse older DDR4 modules, while the AMD part requires DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the stronger processor in almost every measurable way. Its average benchmark score of 41208 places it in the 87th percentile, while the Intel part's 19056 places it in the 73rd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, have average scores around 41200 to 41376, placing the AMD part in the same performance class as those high-end parts. The Intel part's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and the Intel Core i5-12400F, have average scores around 19000, confirming its position in a different performance tier.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the intended system. For a mobile or compact system where power consumption and socket compatibility are critical, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 delivers superior performance across nearly all recorded benchmarks. For a desktop system on Intel Socket 1700 where the motherboard is already chosen, the Intel Core 3 201E provides a functional, lower-performance alternative, with the single physics test and its 12 MB L3 cache as its only recorded advantages.