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

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and Intel Core 3 201E represent two distinctly different approaches to desktop processing. The Ryzen AI 7 450G is a high-core-count, high-frequency part built for heavy workloads, while the Core 3 201E is a more modest, efficiency-focused chip. The recorded data shows a complete sweep in favor of the AMD processor across all eleven shared benchmark tests, but the margin of victory varies significantly by workload, revealing where each chip's underlying design excels.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database. There are no tests where the Intel Core 3 201E takes a victory, so the analysis focuses on the scale of the AMD advantage. The largest margins appear in data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting, areas that benefit heavily from parallel execution resources. The AMD chip leads data compression by 145.4%, extended instructions by 155.8%, and random string sorting by 139.9%, indicating a massive throughput advantage in tasks that can use all available cores.

The Intel Core 3 201E does not win any tests, but its relative performance profile shows where it is less disadvantaged. The smallest delta between the two processors appears in the physics test, where Intel trails by just 26.2%. Single-thread performance also shows a comparatively narrow gap, with AMD leading by 23.8%. This suggests the Intel chip's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz helps it stay closer in lightly threaded scenarios, even though its boost clock of 4.80 GHz is lower than the AMD's 5.10 GHz.

The AMD processor also demonstrates a clean sweep in its broader benchmark profile. It sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part falls to the 73rd percentile. In terms of average benchmark score, the AMD chip records 63331, compared to 19056 for the Intel. This positions the two chips in entirely different performance classes, with the AMD part competing against high-end desktop and mobile processors, while the Intel part aligns with mid-range and older mainstream chips.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core design. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 163 mm² die.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads. This doubling of execution resources explains much of the AMD's lead in multithreaded workloads. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip offers 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel offers 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache structure is notably different: the AMD chip has 8 MB of L3, while the Intel chip has 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache does not compensate for its lower core count in the recorded results.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which makes them suitable for reliability-focused builds.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark data in the database directly compares these iGPU solutions, so the analysis cannot quantify the difference. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5 and has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a locked multiplier. The AMD chip's production status is listed as Active, as is the Intel chip's.

The PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This could matter for storage and expansion, but no benchmark data in the database measures PCIe performance.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger processor in every measured workload, and the margins are often overwhelming. Multithreaded performance is more than double that of the Intel Core 3 201E in several tests, including a 105% lead in the multithread benchmark and a 127.2% lead in integer math. For any workload that can use multiple cores, the AMD chip is the obvious choice based on the recorded results.

The Intel Core 3 201E does have a place in the data, though it is not a competitive one against the AMD chip. Its 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers respectable single-thread performance for its class. The physics test shows only a 26.2% gap, which is the closest the Intel chip comes to matching the AMD part. The Intel chip also offers a lower TDP of 60 watts compared to 65 watts for the AMD chip, a small efficiency advantage, though the database provides no power consumption measurements to validate real-world impact.

The average benchmark score comparison is stark: 63331 for AMD versus 19056 for Intel. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, with deltas of 0% and 0.1%, respectively. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390, with deltas of 0.2% and -0.7%. This places the Intel chip in a completely different performance tier from the AMD chip.

For buyers, the data supports the AMD chip for any compute-heavy task. The Intel chip remains a functional desktop processor, but it cannot match the AMD part's throughput, and its only advantages in the database are a lower TDP and a larger L3 cache, neither of which translates into a benchmark win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in the single-thread benchmark, which is 23.8% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's score of 3482.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core 3 201E records 19056.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a larger L3 cache at 12 MB shared, compared to 8 MB for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows an AMD victory in all 11 recorded tests. The biggest win for the AMD chip is in extended instructions, where it scores 28223 against 11035 for Intel, a 155.8% lead. Data compression follows closely, with the AMD chip scoring 402831 versus 164160, a 145.4% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 139.9% gap, with scores of 42663 and 17783. Integer math delivers a 127.2% lead, with the AMD chip at 99732 and Intel at 43894. Data encryption shows a 112% gap, with scores of 18937 and 8931. The multithread benchmark shows a 105% advantage, with the AMD chip scoring 30422 and Intel scoring 14839.

Floating-point math gives the AMD chip a 91.5% lead, with scores of 63683 and 33260. Prime number finding shows a 52.6% gap, with the AMD chip at 87 and Intel at 57. The physics test has the smallest margin, with the AMD chip scoring 1440 and Intel scoring 1141, a 26.2% lead. Single-thread performance shows the AMD chip at 4309 and Intel at 3482, a 23.8% gap. This pattern of results indicates that the AMD chip's advantage grows with workload parallelism, while the single-thread gap remains significant but less extreme.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every major specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 3.60 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz, while the Intel boost clock is 4.80 GHz. The AMD TDP is 65 watts, while the Intel TDP is 60 watts.

The socket types differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. 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: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001917, and the Intel chip's part number is SRVTR. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134.