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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G delivers substantially higher benchmark scores across every measured category, while the Intel Core 3 201TE offers a different set of tradeoffs centered on platform compatibility and power requirements. Based strictly on the database measurements, the Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger computing engine, with an average benchmark score of 63331 compared to the Intel part's 0 recorded score in the database. The Intel Core 3 201TE shows no recorded benchmark entries, which limits direct numerical comparison, but the available specifications and the AMD processor's 93rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicate a substantial performance gap. The Ryzen part sits in the top 7 percent of all processors in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded average. For workloads that depend on raw compute throughput, the AMD processor is the clear choice. The Intel processor may appeal to users who prioritize its specific platform features, including PCIe Gen 5 support and a lower 45 watt TDP, though the absence of benchmark data prevents any performance validation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Its architecture is based on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This hybrid core design allows the processor to deploy 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It also includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for data integrity. The integrated graphics solution is the Radeon 860M. The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the TDP is rated at 65 watts.

The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². It is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. The processor provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is also supported. The integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 730. The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is locked, preventing user overclocking, and the TDP is rated at 45 watts. The Intel part has a larger L3 cache at 12 MB shared, compared to the AMD part's 8 MB L3 cache. However, the AMD part has a higher L2 cache per core at 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. Both processors share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core.

The release dates differ, with the Intel Core 3 201TE launching on 2025-01-12 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G launching on 2026-02-28. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The manufacturing process difference is notable: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically influences power efficiency and transistor density, though the database does not record transistor counts for either part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins in every benchmark category where data exists. The database records eleven separate PassMark tests for the AMD processor, covering data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Across all these tests, the AMD processor records scores that place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, which means the database shows zero wins for the Intel part in head-to-head comparisons. The wins counter for the AMD part is 0 in the head-to-head section, which reflects the absence of direct comparison data rather than a lack of superiority.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in platform-level specifications that may matter for specific use cases. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a newer and wider interface compared to the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. This could benefit users with high-bandwidth storage or expansion cards. The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD part, which could result in lower power consumption and reduced cooling requirements. The Intel part supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may allow users to reuse existing DDR4 modules. The Intel part also launched earlier and has a recorded launch MSRP, which may indicate a different market positioning.

The AMD processor wins on core count, thread count, boost clock, memory bandwidth, and process node. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s, and a 4 nm process versus 10 nm. The AMD part also has a larger die size at 195 mm² versus 163 mm², and its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the Intel part does not support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

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

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

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core 3 201TE both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 3 201TE's boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters for both parts are 0. However, the AMD processor has its own complete set of benchmark scores that can be examined to understand its performance profile. The single-thread score is 4309, which appears in two separate test entries (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), confirming consistency. The multithread score is 30422. The integer math score is 99732, while the floating point math score is 63683. Data compression scores 402831, data encryption scores 18937, and extended instructions score 28223. Prime number finding scores 87, physics scores 1440, and random string sorting scores 42663.

These scores place the AMD processor in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with an average score of 63173 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-13790F with an average score of 63080 and a delta of 0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 with an average score of 63765 and a delta of -0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 with an average score of 62839 and a delta of 0.8 percent. The Ryzen AI 7 450G sits between these rivals, slightly behind the Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13790F. The delta percentages are small, ranging from -0.7 to 0.8 percent, indicating that the AMD processor performs within a narrow band of its closest competitors.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals recorded in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, which means it sits at the median of all CPUs, but without actual scores, this ranking may be based on specifications alone. The absence of benchmark data limits the ability to quantify its performance relative to the AMD part. The database only confirms that the Intel part has no recorded scores, so any performance comparison remains qualitative.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE offers 4 cores and 8 threads. The boost clock differs: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel. The base clock is higher on the Intel part at 2.90 GHz versus 2.00 GHz on the AMD part. The TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel. The socket types differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.

The process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The die size is 195 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. The codenames differ: Gorgon Point for AMD and Bartlett Lake for Intel. The generations differ: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD and Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) for Intel.

Cache configurations differ. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs: AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 12 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel at 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. The release dates differ: Intel launched on 2025-01-12, AMD launched on 2026-02-28. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001917, Intel is SRPKDQ5CK. Both support ECC memory. Both have dual-channel memory buses. Both are classified as desktop market segments and have active production status.