AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a thoroughly one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark tests recorded in the database, while the Intel Core 3 201E does not register a single victory. This is not a close contest with trade-offs across different workload types; it is a sweeping dominance by AMD across every measured category.

The AMD part's largest advantages come in heavily multithreaded and data-intensive workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,761 versus 12,613 for Intel represents a 72.5% lead. Even more striking are the PassMark sub-tests: extended instructions show a 186.8% delta, integer math a 180.1% delta, and random string sorting a 174% delta. These are workloads that scale with core count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth, and the AMD chip exploits all three.

The Intel Core 3 201E does not win anywhere, but the closest margins reveal where it is least disadvantaged. In single-threaded Cinebench R23, the AMD part scores 2,018 against Intel's 1,780, a 13.4% gap. PassMark single-thread shows a similar 14.1% delta (3,973 vs 3,482). This indicates that Intel's per-core architecture is comparatively competitive, but the AMD chip still holds a meaningful edge even in lightly threaded tasks.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or floating-point math, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the clear choice. The Cinebench R15 multicore result of 3,409.5 versus 1,271 is a 168.3% advantage, and PassMark data compression at 445,719 versus 164,160 is a 171.5% lead. The Intel part's best relative showing is in physics simulation, where the delta narrows to 64.9% (1,881 vs 1,141), but even there AMD remains far ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies, manufacturing nodes, and market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in a hybrid arrangement. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. AMD's die measures 233 mm², while Intel's is 163 mm².

Core configurations differ dramatically. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel offers 4 cores and 8 threads. This 3x core advantage and 3x thread advantage largely explains the multicore benchmark dominance. Base clocks favor Intel at 3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, but the AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds Intel's 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power ratings also diverge: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 60 W, meaning AMD achieves its higher performance at a lower rated power envelope.

Cache hierarchies reflect the core count disparity. Both use 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB L2 per core versus Intel's 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD versus 12 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s, Intel's at 76.8 GB/s. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not.

PCIe capabilities also diverge. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. AMD is a mobile segment part, Intel is a desktop segment part. Release dates are seven months apart: AMD launched on 2024-06-30, Intel on 2025-01-12.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multicore test is one of the most representative general-purpose multi-threaded workloads in the database. AMD scores 21,761, Intel scores 12,613. The 72.5% delta confirms that the 12-core design with 24 threads provides substantially more aggregate throughput than Intel's 4-core, 8-thread configuration. The Cinebench R15 multicore result amplifies this gap to 168.3%, with scores of 3,409.5 and 1,271 respectively.

Single-threaded performance tells a different story. Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD at 2,018 versus Intel at 1,780, a 13.4% lead. The R15 single-core test shows a larger 71.2% delta (306.5 vs 179), but this is an older benchmark where AMD's advantage is more pronounced. PassMark single-thread results show 3,973 versus 3,482, a 14.1% delta. These numbers indicate that while AMD wins every single-threaded test, the margin is far smaller than in multi-core tests.

PassMark's data compression test is a strong indicator of real-world file handling and archival workloads. AMD scores 445,719 versus 164,160, a 171.5% delta. Data encryption shows a 149.2% delta (22,252 vs 8,931). Extended instructions, which measure SIMD and vector processing throughput, show the largest gap at 186.8% (31,653 vs 11,035). Integer math results are similarly lopsided: 122,933 versus 43,894, a 180.1% delta.

Floating-point math favors AMD at 76,892 versus 33,260, a 131.2% delta. The find prime numbers test, which is heavily dependent on integer throughput and cache behavior, shows AMD at 126 versus 57, a 121.1% delta. PassMark multithread scores are 35,148 versus 14,839, a 136.9% delta. Physics simulation shows 1,881 versus 1,141, a 64.9% delta. Random string sorting shows 48,723 versus 17,783, a 174% delta.

The average benchmark score in the database places AMD at 37,904, which ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 19,056, ranking in the 73rd percentile. AMD's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37,911 (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37,943 (-0.1%), and Intel Core 5 211E at 37,829 (0.2%). Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (0% delta), Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.1%), and Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (0.4%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD scores 21,761 versus Intel's 12,613, a 72.5% delta. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the delta is 168.3% (3,409.5 vs 1,271).

Q: Is the Intel part competitive in single-threaded tests?

A: The gap narrows considerably. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 13.4% delta (2,018 vs 1,780), and PassMark single-thread shows a 14.1% delta (3,973 vs 3,482). Intel remains behind but is closer than in multi-core tests.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz, while Intel boosts to 4.80 GHz. Intel has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz.

Q: What are the manufacturing process differences?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel. AMD's die is 233 mm², Intel's is 163 mm².

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core 3 201E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Strix Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $134 |

| Part number | 100-000000994 | SRVTR |