AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 201E wins 3. The AMD part dominates in most compute workloads, with the Intel chip taking wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark prime number finding, and PassMark physics.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 201E compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The results are split. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 1723 versus 1271 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 35.6% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 12613 versus 10590 for AMD, a 16% swing in Intel's favor.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD processor sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 73rd percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process at Intel, belonging to the Core 3 generation.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip is notable for workloads that benefit from larger shared pools.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ: the AMD part targets mobile devices, while the Intel part targets desktop systems.

Process technology and foundry differ significantly. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm node from Intel's own fabs. The Intel processor has a documented die size of 163 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support shows clear divergence. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part achieves 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel chip a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 includes Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Power characteristics show a significant gap. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 60 watts. This positions the AMD part as a lower-power mobile option, while the Intel part targets desktop use with higher power draw.

Release timing places the Intel chip earlier, with a release date in January 2025, while the AMD chip was released in January 2026. Both processors are listed as active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides 15 head-to-head comparisons across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 12 of them, with the Intel Core 3 201E taking 3.

The single-core tests show a mixed picture but lean AMD. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD processor scores 254 versus 179 for Intel, a 41.9% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 1806 versus 1780, a narrower 1.5% lead. In PassMark single-thread tests, the AMD processor scores 3591 versus 3482 for Intel, a 3.1% edge. The AMD architecture demonstrates stronger per-core performance in the older Cinebench R15 test, but the gap narrows considerably in newer workloads.

Multi-core results are split across Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 1723 versus 1271 for Intel, a 35.6% win. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 12613 versus 10590 for AMD, a 16% reversal. This suggests the Intel chip scales better in the newer Cinebench R23 workload despite having fewer cores and threads.

PassMark math tests heavily favor the AMD processor. In integer math, the AMD part scores 58332 versus 43894 for Intel, a 32.9% advantage. Floating point math shows 39362 versus 33260, an 18.3% lead. Extended instructions give the AMD processor 15826 versus 11035, a 43.4% margin. Prime number finding shows near parity with scores of 56 for AMD and 57 for Intel, a 1.8% edge for the Intel chip.

Data workloads also favor AMD. Data compression scores show 215812 for AMD versus 164160 for Intel, a 31.5% advantage. Data encryption gives AMD 10519 versus 8931, a 17.8% lead. Random string sorting shows 23488 versus 17783, a 32.1% margin.

PassMark multithread tests show AMD at 18115 versus 14839 for Intel, a 22.1% advantage. However, PassMark physics reverses the direction: Intel scores 1141 versus 976 for AMD, a 14.5% lead. This physics result stands out because it is one of the few tests where the Intel chip shows a substantial advantage beyond the Cinebench R23 multi-core result.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result for Intel deserves attention because it contradicts the general pattern. Despite having 4 cores and 8 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the Intel chip posts a higher score. This could reflect differences in how the newer Cinebench version utilizes the Intel architecture and its larger 12 MB shared L3 cache.

The PassMark physics result for Intel also stands out. With a 14.5% advantage, this test measures a specific workload that appears to favor the Intel design. The AMD processor still wins the majority of tests, but these two counterexamples show that the Intel part has niches where it performs competitively.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall pattern. The AMD processor averages 26936 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Intel processor averages 19056. This places the AMD part in the 79th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel part in the 73rd percentile.

Nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits close to the Intel Core i7-1370P with a 0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U with a 0.3% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with a -0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i9-9900K with a -0.6% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i5-12400F with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-1335U with a 0.4% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X with a 0.4% delta.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields.

Core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

TDP differs substantially: the AMD processor is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel processor is rated at 60 watts.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

Architecture and codename differ: AMD uses Zen 5 with the Gorgon Point codename, while Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field recorded in the database. The generations are listed as Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD and Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Die size is only recorded for the Intel part at 163 mm².

Cache configuration differs: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3, while Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs at 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both use dual-channel buses and support ECC.

PCIe differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment differs: AMD targets mobile, while Intel targets desktop.

Release dates differ: the Intel part released in January 2025, while the AMD part released in January 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Both processors are locked, meaning the multiplier is not unlocked for overclocking in either case.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head tests and posts an average benchmark score of 26936 versus 19056 for the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD processor sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 73rd percentile.

The AMD processor dominates compute-intensive workloads. It leads by large margins in integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting. The largest single-core margin appears in Cinebench R15 single-core with a 41.9% advantage. The largest overall margin appears in extended instructions with a 43.4% lead.

The Intel Core 3 201E has specific strengths. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a 16% margin, PassMark physics with a 14.5% margin, and prime number finding with a 1.8% margin. These wins indicate that the Intel chip performs well in certain multi-threaded and physics-oriented workloads despite having fewer cores and threads.

The specification differences explain some of the performance pattern. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process, newer Zen 5 architecture, and 6 cores with 12 threads. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process with 4 cores and 8 threads but has a larger 12 MB shared L3 cache and higher clock speeds. The Intel chip also supports PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4.

The mobile versus desktop distinction matters. The AMD processor targets mobile devices with a 28 watt TDP, while the Intel processor targets desktop systems with a 60 watt TDP. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for systems using older memory infrastructure.

Buyers looking for overall compute performance should favor the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 based on its 12 wins, higher average score, and 79th percentile ranking. The processor delivers strong results across a wide range of workloads, with particularly large margins in math-heavy and data-centric tasks.

Buyers with workloads that align with the Intel chip's specific wins should consider the Intel Core 3 201E. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result and the PassMark physics result indicate that certain rendering and physics workloads perform better on the Intel architecture. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR4 compatibility.

The database records the Intel Core 3 201E with a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The overall verdict from the recorded data is that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the stronger processor for most workloads, while the Intel Core 3 201E holds advantages in specific multi-threaded rendering and physics scenarios. The AMD part combines higher core and thread counts, a newer process node, and higher memory bandwidth to secure the majority of benchmark wins. The Intel part counters with higher clock speeds, a larger shared L3 cache, and a desktop-oriented feature set that includes PCIe Gen 5 and DDR4 support.