AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a comprehensive benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, spanning Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, alongside PassMark workloads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which prevents a direct numerical comparison. Consequently, the analysis relies on the AMD processor's absolute scores and its standing against the nearest rivals listed in the database.

The Ryzen AI Max 390 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36,064 and a single-core score of 5,091. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 15,146, while the single-core result is 2,138. The R15 generation shows a multi-core score of 3,635 and a single-core score of 513. These results position the chip with an average benchmark score of 56,273, which places it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 posts an average score of 56,306, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen AI Max 390. The Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56,004, a 0.5% deficit relative to the Max 390. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX reaches 56,555, 0.5% ahead. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55,919, trailing by 0.6%. The Ryzen AI Max 390 thus sits in a tight cluster where the spread between the fastest and slowest rival is only about 1.1%, indicating that the chip's multi-threaded performance is highly competitive with these established desktop and mobile processors.

PassMark results for the Ryzen AI Max 390 reinforce its multi-threaded strength. The multithread score is 41,737, while the single-thread score is 4,028. In specialized workloads, the chip scores 487,145 in data compression, 25,097 in data encryption, 38,716 in extended instructions, 146,519 in integer math, 90,594 in floating-point math, and 53,113 in random string sorting. The find prime numbers test yields 316, and the physics test yields 2,761. These figures show balanced performance across integer, floating-point, and encryption workloads, with the data compression result being particularly strong.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50th among all CPUs is the only positional data available, which suggests it sits at the median of the database population. Without scores, the head-to-head comparison is limited to architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance.

The absence of head-to-head benchmark entries in the database means there are no recorded wins for either processor. The database lists winsA as 0 and winsB as 0, confirming that no direct comparative test results exist. The analysis must therefore treat the AMD chip's standalone scores as the primary performance evidence, while the Intel chip's capabilities remain unquantified by the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in architecture, manufacturing process, and design goals. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The process node difference of 4 nm versus 10 nm indicates a significant manufacturing advantage for the AMD part in density and power characteristics, though the database does not provide transistor counts for either chip.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 3x core advantage and 3x thread advantage for AMD directly explains the multi-threaded performance gap seen in the benchmark scores. The AMD chip operates with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part holds a higher clock ceiling in both base and boost states.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Ryzen AI Max 390 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's 64 MB L3 is more than five times larger than the Intel chip's 12 MB L3, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The Intel chip has a slightly larger per-core L2 allocation, but the overall cache capacity heavily favors AMD.

Memory support further separates the two. The Ryzen AI Max 390 uses LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD chip offers more than three times the memory bandwidth, which matters for memory-intensive applications. Both processors support ECC memory, a feature noted in the database.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part supports a newer PCIe generation, which enables higher per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage may compensate in many workloads.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen AI Max 390 includes a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide graphics benchmark scores for either, so the comparison is limited to naming and presence.

The market segments are distinct: the AMD chip is categorized as Mobile, while the Intel chip is categorized as Desktop. This reflects their intended deployment environments, with the AMD part designed for high-performance laptops and the Intel part for desktop systems. The sockets confirm this split: AMD Socket FP11 for the Ryzen AI Max 390 versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 201TE.

Release dates are close, with the AMD chip released on January 5, 2025, and the Intel chip released on January 12, 2025. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors, but the Intel Core 3 201TE's lack of recorded benchmarks prevents a direct measured comparison. The Ryzen AI Max 390's average benchmark score of 56,273 and 91st percentile ranking demonstrate that it competes with high-end desktop and mobile processors such as the Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, both of which sit within 0.5% of its average score.

The Intel Core 3 201TE's 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of the database, which is a substantially lower position than the AMD chip's 91st percentile. This percentile difference, combined with the core and thread count disparity, indicates that the Ryzen AI Max 390 is the stronger performer for multi-threaded workloads. The AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide structural advantages that the Intel chip's 4 cores, 8 threads, 12 MB L3, and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth cannot offset.

For single-threaded performance, the Ryzen AI Max 390's 5.00 GHz boost clock and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,091 indicate strong per-thread capability. The Intel chip's 4.60 GHz boost clock is lower, but without benchmark data, the relative single-thread performance remains unquantified.

The choice between the two depends on workload requirements. The AMD processor is suited for applications that leverage many cores, large caches, and high memory bandwidth, such as content creation, scientific computing, and virtualization. The Intel processor, with its smaller footprint, PCIe Gen 5 support, and desktop socket, may be appropriate for systems where the newer PCIe standard is required and where lower core counts are acceptable. The database does not include power consumption measurements beyond TDP, so efficiency comparisons cannot be made from the recorded data.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator. The AMD chip's mobile market segment suggests it targets laptops, while the Intel chip's desktop segment targets stationary systems. The Ryzen AI Max 390's Radeon 8050S integrated graphics may offer more graphics capability than the UHD Graphics 730, but the database provides no graphics benchmarks to confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 12 (AMD) versus 4 (Intel)
• Threads: 24 (AMD) versus 8 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.20 GHz (AMD) versus 2.90 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz (AMD) versus 4.60 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 55 (AMD) versus 45 (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 5 (AMD) versus not specified (Intel)
• Codename: Strix Halo (AMD) versus Bartlett Lake (Intel)
• Process node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² (AMD) versus 163 mm² (Intel)
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB (AMD) versus 1.25 MB (Intel)
• L3 cache shared: 64 MB (AMD) versus 12 MB (Intel)
• Memory support: LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory bus: Quad-channel (AMD) versus Dual-channel (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s (AMD) versus 76.8 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 Lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 16 Lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 8050S (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 730 (Intel)
• Market segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release date: January 5, 2025 (AMD) versus January 12, 2025 (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000001423 (AMD) versus SRPKDQ5CK (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Fields that are identical include L1 cache size (80 KB per core), ECC memory support (true for both), multiplier unlock status (false for both), and production status (Active for both).

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI Max 390 has an average benchmark score of 56,273. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 56,306 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56,004 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56,555 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55,919 (0.6% lower).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 provides 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 3 201TE provides 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 bus. The AMD chip offers more than three times the bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmark array in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50th among all CPUs is recorded, but no individual test scores are available.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's L3 is more than five times larger.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 was released on January 5, 2025. The Intel Core 3 201TE was released on January 12, 2025.