AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive picture: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins 10 of the 11 recorded PassMark comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. The single Intel victory is narrow, while the AMD advantages are frequently massive, often exceeding 50% and in one case reaching 120.5%.

The largest margin comes in extended instruction workloads, where the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,333 versus 11,035 for the Core 3 201E, a 120.5% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in SIMD and vector processing capabilities, likely reflecting the architectural maturity of the AMD part. Integer math also shows a stark gap: AMD scores 79,789 against Intel's 43,894, an 81.8% lead. Data compression follows with 293,595 versus 164,160, a 78.8% delta, and random string sorting shows a 75.2% advantage (31,153 versus 17,783). These three workloads collectively point to a processor that handles data manipulation and algorithmic throughput at a much higher rate.

The floating-point math test shows AMD ahead by 59.6%, scoring 53,084 versus 33,260. The multithreaded PassMark score gives AMD a 63.4% lead (24,244 versus 14,839), which is expected given the core and thread count disparity, but the magnitude is worth emphasis. Data encryption shows a 62.4% advantage for AMD (14,502 versus 8,931), and prime number finding, a workload sensitive to integer latency, favors AMD by 31.6% (75 versus 57). Single-thread performance, often the closer contest between architectures, still favors the AMD part by 14.7% (3,995 versus 3,482).

The sole Intel win is in the physics test, where the Core 3 201E scores 1,141 versus 1,120 for the AMD. This is a 1.8% margin, essentially a statistical tie given the score magnitudes, but it is the only recorded measurement where Intel holds any advantage. It does not offset the overall trend: the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 leads by more than 30% in eight of the eleven comparisons.

Context from the database's rival groupings reinforces this. The AMD part sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 48,171. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (48,201, a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48,287, a 0.2% delta), alongside AMD's own Ryzen 9 3900 (47,918, a 0.5% delta) and Ryzen 9 7900X3D (47,908, a 0.5% delta). The Core 3 201E, by contrast, sits at the 73rd percentile with an average score of 19,056, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047, a 0% delta), Intel Core i5-12400F (19,039, a 0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982, a 0.4% delta), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18,979, a 0.4% delta). The average benchmark score difference between the two parts is 29,115 points, which places them in entirely different performance strata.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers more than double the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 3 201E (48,171 versus 19,056), a 152.8% gap in the aggregate measure. It wins every meaningful single-threaded and multithreaded PassMark comparison by wide margins. For workloads involving compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, or string sorting, the AMD part is the superior engine, with margins ranging from 31.6% to 120.5%.

The Intel Core 3 201E has only the physics test victory, a 1.8% edge that falls within noise territory. It also carries a higher TDP of 60 watts versus the AMD's 55 watts, despite delivering far lower performance in the recorded benchmarks. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The Core 3 201E does have a launch MSRP of $134, but the performance data does not support a trade-off in the other direction for compute-heavy tasks.

The database places the AMD part at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 90% of the recorded population. The Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile. Any user choosing between these two for raw compute throughput, based strictly on the recorded measurements, selects the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3,995 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 14.7% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's score of 3,482.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,244 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 14,839. This is a 63.4% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Did the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E wins the PassMark physics test with a score of 1,141 versus 1,120 for the AMD, a 1.8% margin. It loses the other ten recorded comparisons.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has an average benchmark score of 48,171, placing it at the 90th percentile. The Intel Core 3 201E has an average score of 19,056, placing it at the 73rd percentile.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A with an average score of 48,201, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48,287, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47,918 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 47,908, each a 0.5% delta.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19,047, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19,039 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982 (0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18,979 (0.4% delta).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both share a base clock of 3.60 GHz, but the AMD boost clock reaches 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Intel part. The AMD TDP is 55 watts, while the Intel TDP is 60 watts.

The AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory support diverges clearly. The AMD supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration differs: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD uses a Radeon 8040S, and the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD has a die size that is not recorded in the database; the Intel die size is 163 mm². The AMD is a mobile segment part, while the Intel is a desktop segment part. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-12. The AMD part number is 100-000001425, and the Intel part number is SRVTR.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The architecture field for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The core and thread counts reflect the architectural design: AMD allocates 6 cores with simultaneous multithreading for 12 threads, while Intel allocates 4 cores with hyper-threading for 8 threads. The L2 cache layout differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared on the AMD versus 12 MB shared on the Intel. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The memory architectures are distinct. The AMD uses LPDDR5X, a low-power memory standard suited to mobile platforms, with a recorded bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s. The Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5, conventional desktop memory standards, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both are dual-channel, but the AMD bandwidth is 66.7% higher, which contributes to the large performance deltas in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The PCIe generation differs: AMD provides Gen 4 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 lanes. This affects interconnect speed for add-in devices, though the CPU-only designation for both means the lane count is the same at 16. The integrated graphics solution also differs: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 8040S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) explains part of the efficiency gap, as the AMD part delivers higher performance at a lower 55 watt TDP versus the Intel's 60 watts.

The market segment classification differs, with the AMD designated as mobile and the Intel as desktop. The die size for the Intel is recorded at 163 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded. Both processors are locked, meaning no multiplier adjustment is available, and both support ECC memory, which aligns them toward workstation or reliability-focused builds.