AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 3 201E, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U currently has no benchmark entries. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for most workloads. The Intel part shows a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 12613, and a single-core score of 1780 in the same test. In PassMark testing, the Intel chip delivers a multithread score of 14839, a single-thread score of 3482, and an average benchmark score of 19056 across all recorded tests.

The Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, which places it ahead of the vast majority of processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047, a delta of 0 percent, and the Intel Core i5-12400F with an average score of 19039, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark data has been recorded for it.

PassMark subtest results for the Intel chip show integer math at 43894, floating point math at 33260, extended instructions at 11035, and data encryption at 8931. Data compression scores 164160, while random string sorting reaches 17783. Physics testing yields 1141, and prime number finding scores 57. These figures give a clear performance profile for the Intel processor, but the absence of AMD data means no delta percentages can be calculated for the head-to-head matchup.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E relies on a 10 nm node from Intel. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, whereas the Intel processor lists no transistor count but uses a 163 mm² die.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives the AMD processor a 2x advantage in both core count and thread count. Base clock speeds favor Intel at 3.60 GHz versus 3.30 GHz for AMD, but boost clocks favor AMD at 5.10 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. The TDP ratings show a significant gap: 28 watts for AMD versus 60 watts for Intel, reflecting the AMD part's mobile orientation and the Intel part's desktop designation.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. While Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, AMD's larger L3 pool could benefit workloads that rely on shared data access. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while Intel uses the Bartlett Lake codename for its Core 3 generation.

Memory support shows another split. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using Radeon 780M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E clearly wins in any benchmark comparison that relies on recorded data, since it has a full set of results and the AMD chip has none. The Intel processor delivers strong multithreaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12613 and its Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5297. The single-core scores of 1780 in R23 and 747 in R20 indicate competitive per-thread performance for a 4-core part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U wins on paper in several architectural categories. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it potential multithreaded advantages in heavily parallel workloads, assuming software can use all available threads. The 28-watt TDP makes it far more power-efficient on paper, which matters for embedded and mobile deployments where thermal limits are strict. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is higher than Intel's 4.80 GHz, suggesting potential single-thread advantages in burst workloads. The larger 16 MB L3 cache versus Intel's 12 MB could improve performance in cache-sensitive applications.

The Intel part wins on memory flexibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is limited to DDR5 only. Intel's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes offers higher bandwidth potential for expansion devices, though AMD's Gen 4 with 20 lanes provides more total lanes. The Intel chip also has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, which appears in the database as its launch price. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

For actual workload placement, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only one with measurable results. Its PassMark multithread score of 14839 and single-thread score of 3482 indicate a balanced desktop processor. The 73rd percentile ranking means it outperforms most CPUs in the database. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking, based on no data, cannot be interpreted as a performance claim. The database simply lacks measurements for the AMD chip at this time.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel configurations.

Q: What is the benchmark percentile ranking for each?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U is at the 50th percentile, but it has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U and the Intel Core 3 201E support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-01 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part Number | Not recorded | SRVTR |