AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 records an average benchmark score of 58826, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD part sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part is in the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 2066 versus 1780 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 16.1% lead for AMD.

Q: What are the process nodes for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X, while the Intel part additionally supports DDR4.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clean sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins all 15 head-to-head tests. There is no single recorded benchmark where the Intel Core 3 201E comes out ahead. This makes the use-case split straightforward.

For heavily threaded workloads, the AMD part dominates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23491.5 versus 12613 represents an 86.2% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 37010 against 14839, a 149.4% gap. Data compression, integer math, and floating-point math all favor AMD by margins between 144.5% and 196.6%.

For lightly threaded tasks, the AMD lead narrows but remains decisive. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 16.1% edge, and PassMark single-thread shows 4124 versus 3482, an 18.4% difference. The Intel part does hold a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, but the AMD boost clock of 5.20 GHz and architecture efficiency overcome that in recorded tests.

The Intel Core 3 201E does have advantages outside raw compute. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. It also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. For desktop users needing ECC or newer PCIe connectivity, the Intel part has a functional niche. However, in every measured performance category, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, totaling 12 cores and 24 threads. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm².

The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation. Its architecture is not specified in the database, but it is built on a 10 nm process from Intel with a die size of 163 mm². It has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. For L3, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 16 MB, and the Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB shared.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field recorded in the database.

• Cores: AMD has 12, Intel has 4.
• Threads: AMD has 24, Intel has 8.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.20 GHz, Intel reaches 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 60 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.
• Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 163 mm².
• L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 1.25 MB.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel records 76.8 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD does not support it, Intel does.
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.
• Release date: AMD is listed as 2025-12-31, Intel as 2025-01-12.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001936, Intel is SRVTR.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, which may be stated once. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table lists 15 tests, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins all 15. The margins vary widely.

The largest win comes in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 34365 versus 11035, a 211.4% lead. This test measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, and the gap reflects both core count and architecture efficiency.

Data compression shows a 195.2% advantage: 484584 versus 164160. Integer math follows closely at 196.6%, with scores of 130171 and 43894. Random string sorting shows a 190% delta, with 51576 versus 17783.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows the second-largest percentage gap at 176.8%, with scores of 3518 and 1271. Data encryption shows 165.9% (23746 versus 8931). Floating-point math shows 144.5% (81320 versus 33260). PassMark multithread shows 149.4% (37010 versus 14839).

The smallest margins are in single-threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 16.1% lead for AMD (2066 versus 1780). PassMark single-thread and singlethread both show 18.4% (4124 versus 3482). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 77.1% lead (317 versus 179), which is larger than the R23 gap due to the older test's characteristics.

PassMark physics shows a 62.2% advantage (1851 versus 1141). Find prime numbers shows 119.3% (125 versus 57).

The pattern is consistent: the AMD part leads by a wider margin in multithreaded and instruction-heavy workloads, and by a narrower but still clear margin in single-threaded tasks. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz does not translate into a win in any recorded benchmark.

The Verdict

The data points to one processor for users who prioritize compute performance: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. It wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with an average score of 58826 versus 19056 for the Intel Core 3 201E. The percentile ranking confirms the separation: AMD sits at 92, Intel at 73.

The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 at 58916 (-0.2%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (+0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at 58386 (+0.8%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (+0.9%). These are all close scores, indicating the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 competes at a much higher performance tier than the Intel Core 3 201E.

The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0%), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 (+0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (+0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (+0.4%). This places the Intel part in a completely different performance bracket.

For desktop users who need ECC memory support or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel Core 3 201E offers those features, and its 60 W TDP and 163 mm² die size suit a desktop environment. The AMD part, with a 28 W TDP and mobile socket, targets portable systems.

The benchmark record shows no scenario where the Intel part wins. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 delivers superior results in all recorded tests, with the smallest margin being 16.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core and the largest being 211.4% in PassMark extended instructions. Users seeking maximum recorded performance should select the AMD part. Users requiring ECC or PCIe Gen 5 in a desktop form factor should consider the Intel part for those specific features, understanding the performance trade-off.