AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 across every benchmark in the comparison. The AMD chip wins all 15 head-to-head tests. The largest margins appear in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2713 against 1271 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 113.5% delta. That is the single biggest gap in the dataset. The AMD part nearly doubles the Intel chip in this classic rendering workload.

The gap narrows but remains substantial in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD chip scores 18316 versus 12613, a 45.2% advantage. The single-core results are closer. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the AMD part scores 2038 against 1780, a 14.5% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows a 20.1% lead for AMD with scores of 215 and 179. PassMark single-thread results put the AMD chip at 3901 against 3482, a 12% margin. These numbers indicate that while the AMD processor leads in every discipline, its multi-threaded advantage is much larger than its single-thread advantage.

Data compression and encryption tests reinforce the pattern. The Ryzen AI 7 450 records a PassMark data compression score of 315906 versus 164160 for the Intel part, a 92.4% delta. Data encryption shows 16247 against 8931, an 81.9% lead. Extended instructions favor the AMD chip by 103%, with scores of 22400 and 11035. Integer math shows a 101.7% delta, with 88531 against 43894. Random string sorting comes in at 100.5% ahead, 35648 versus 17783. Floating point math shows a 63.7% delta, 54447 versus 33260. Prime number finding shows 89 against 57, a 56.1% lead. PassMark multithread shows 26350 versus 14839, a 77.6% delta. Physics simulation scores 1578 against 1141, a 38.3% advantage.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors in very different competitive tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485 and sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056 and sits at the 73rd percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS at 39603, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 39768, a 0.7% difference. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047, a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039, a 0.1% delta. In other words, the AMD chip competes with high-end desktop and mobile processors, while the Intel chip trades blows with mid-range parts from several generations.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in every measured workload. The AMD part is the stronger choice for anyone who prioritizes raw compute, especially in multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R15 multicore result, where AMD leads by 113.5%, shows that the AMD chip delivers more than double the rendering throughput of the Intel chip. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, a 45.2% lead, confirms that the advantage persists in newer rendering benchmarks.

The Intel Core 3 201E does not win a single recorded benchmark against the AMD part. Its closest result is in PassMark single-thread tests, where it trails by 12%. Its best Cinebench result is in R23 singlecore, where it trails by 14.5%. Even in workloads that typically favor higher clock speeds, the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost clock does not overcome the AMD chip's architectural efficiency.

The data also shows that the two processors belong to different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E ranks at the 73rd percentile. The AMD chip's average score is more than double the Intel chip's average score. The Intel part is positioned among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, while the AMD part is positioned alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. For workloads that depend on sustained multi-threaded throughput, the AMD processor is the clear pick. For workloads that are lightly threaded, the AMD chip still leads, but the margin is smaller.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. Intel lists its process node as 10 nm from its own foundry. The AMD part is manufactured on a more advanced node, which contributes to its lower power draw and higher efficiency.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. That 2x thread advantage is a major factor in the multi-threaded benchmark results. The AMD chip also has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Intel part. The base clocks go the other way: the Intel chip runs at 3.60 GHz base, while the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz base. The AMD chip compensates with a higher boost ceiling.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is larger on the Intel part in total capacity: 12 MB shared versus 8 MB on the AMD chip. However, the AMD chip's L3 is shared across 8 cores, while the Intel chip's 12 MB is shared across 4 cores. The per-core L3 allocation favors the Intel part, but the benchmark results show that the AMD chip's other advantages more than compensate.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Radeon 860M. The Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part also supports a wider memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel chip. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus, and the Intel part also uses a dual-channel bus.

The PCIe implementations differ. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, but the AMD part has the higher memory bandwidth. The AMD chip fits into AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ: the AMD part is a mobile processor, and the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 60 watts. The AMD part is designed for lower-power mobile systems, yet it still outruns the higher-power desktop part in every test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 3.60 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 watts, and the Intel TDP is 60 watts.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Intel part. The die sizes are 195 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration differs: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD chip is a mobile part, and the Intel chip is a desktop part. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP in the database. The AMD part number is 100-000001868, and the Intel part number is SRVTR.

The release dates differ. The AMD chip was released on 2026-01-04, and the Intel chip was released on 2025-01-12. Both are listed as active production parts. Both are locked multipliers. The AMD chip is part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip is part of the Core 3 generation with Bartlett Lake.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core rendering?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins decisively. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2713 against 1271 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 113.5% lead. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 18316 against 12613, a 45.2% lead.

Q: How close is the single-thread performance?

A: The AMD chip leads, but by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the AMD chip scores 2038 against 1780, a 14.5% delta. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3901 against 3482, a 12% delta.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485. The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056. The AMD chip ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip ranks at the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Q: What are the power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins every benchmark in the dataset. There is no recorded workload where the Intel Core 3 201E takes the lead. However, the magnitude of the AMD advantage varies by workload type. The largest leads appear in multi-threaded and data-heavy tasks. The AMD chip leads by 113.5% in Cinebench R15 multicore, by 101.7% in integer math, by 103% in extended instructions, and by 100.5% in random string sorting. These results indicate that the AMD chip is especially strong in rendering, encryption, compression, and other parallel workloads.

The smallest leads appear in single-threaded tests. The AMD chip leads by 12% in PassMark single-thread and by 14.5% in Cinebench R23 singlecore. These results indicate that the Intel chip is relatively closer in lightly threaded tasks, but it still does not win any of them. The Intel chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and higher L3 cache per core do not translate into a single-threaded victory.

For use cases, the data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 for multi-threaded productivity, content creation, and compute-heavy workloads. Its 16 threads, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support this role. The Intel Core 3 201E, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, is better suited only to scenarios where its lower power draw relative to its desktop TDP class is acceptable, but the recorded benchmarks show it is outmatched in every compute category.

The AMD chip's mobile market segment and 28 watt TDP make it suitable for portable systems that need high throughput. The Intel chip's desktop segment and 60 watt TDP place it in socketed desktop boards. Despite the Intel chip drawing more than double the power, the AMD chip delivers substantially higher performance across all recorded benchmarks. The data shows no scenario in this comparison where the Intel Core 3 201E is the faster processor.