AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor has a recorded win count against the other. This absence of direct comparative data means any performance relationship must be derived from the broader benchmark scores recorded for the AMD part and the lack of scores for the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has an extensive set of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records a score of 130529, while its single-core score in the same test is 18427. The Cinebench R20 results show 54822 multi-core and 7739 single-core. Cinebench R15, an older workload, yields 13157 multi-core and 1857 single-core. These results place the processor at the 99th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms 99 percent of recorded processors.

Passmark results for the AMD chip include a multi-thread score of 141641, a single-thread score of 4537, integer math at 872071, floating point math at 559003, data compression at 2974534, data encryption at 157137, extended instructions at 228959, find prime numbers at 769, physics at 8001, and random string sorting at 292083. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 321753, which is consistent with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX has an average score of 320749, a 0.3 percent difference. The Intel Xeon 6781P records 315524, a 2 percent difference. The AMD EPYC 9575F scores 311774, a 3.2 percent difference, and the AMD EPYC 9734 scores 310619, a 3.6 percent difference. These deltas show the Threadripper 9980X leads its closest competitors by narrow margins, under 4 percent in all cases.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals. The percentile rating for the Intel part is 50, meaning it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, but this rating is not backed by any measured workload results. Without recorded scores, no direct numeric comparison can be made between the two processors on any specific test.

The disparity in available data is itself informative. The AMD processor has 17 recorded benchmark entries across multiple test suites, while the Intel processor has none. A user consulting the database for performance figures will find a complete profile for the AMD part and an empty profile for the Intel part. The Intel Core 3 201TE cannot be positioned against the Threadripper 9980X on any measured metric because the database contains no scores for it.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

The Threadripper 9980X has an average benchmark score of 321753. It leads the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX by 0.3 percent, the Intel Xeon 6781P by 2 percent, the AMD EPYC 9575F by 3.2 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9734 by 3.6 percent. All of these deltas are modest, so the Threadripper sits at the top of a tightly grouped set of high-end parts.

Q: What is the highest single-core score recorded for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

The highest single-core score for the AMD part is 18427, recorded in Cinebench R23 single-core. The same processor records 7739 in Cinebench R20 single-core and 1857 in Cinebench R15 single-core. Passmark single-thread results are consistent at 4537 in both recorded entries.

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

No. The benchmark array for the Intel Core 3 201TE is empty, its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is at the 99th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201TE is at the 50th percentile, though this ranking is not supported by any recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The difference is 0.80 GHz in favor of the AMD part.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part provides 16 times the core count and 16 times the thread count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak, produced on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, produced on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The fabrication process difference is substantial, with the AMD chip built on a newer node.

The AMD processor integrates 66,520 million transistors across a die size listed as 8x 70.6 mm². The Intel processor has no transistor count recorded, but its die size is 163 mm². The multi-die arrangement of the AMD part contrasts with the single-die layout of the Intel chip.

Cache hierarchies differ considerably. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 256 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor 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 part provides 12 MB more L3 cache per core, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are slightly higher on the Intel chip.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory through a quad-channel interface with a recorded bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel interface with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD memory bandwidth is roughly 2.7 times that of the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs by a wide margin. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 80 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers five times the PCIe lane count.

The AMD processor has no integrated graphics. The Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket sTR5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is 3.20 GHz, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. The boost clock is 5.40 GHz on the AMD part and 4.60 GHz on the Intel part. The AMD processor has a TDP of 350 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 45 watts. The difference in power envelope is substantial, reflecting the different core counts and performance tiers.

Core counts differ: 64 cores and 128 threads on the AMD part versus 4 cores and 8 threads on the Intel part. The AMD processor has a larger L3 cache at 256 MB versus 12 MB shared on the Intel chip. Memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s for the AMD part and 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. PCIe lanes are 80 on the AMD part versus 16 on the Intel part.

The AMD processor uses the 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The AMD die size is listed as 8x 70.6 mm², and the Intel die size is 163 mm². The AMD processor has 66,520 million transistors; no transistor count is recorded for the Intel processor.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is quad-channel on the AMD part and dual-channel on the Intel part. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD part and present as UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor and locked on the Intel processor. The socket is AMD Socket sTR5 on the AMD part and Intel Socket 1700 on the Intel part. The release dates differ: the AMD processor was released on 2025-07-29, and the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-12. The AMD part number is 100-000001593, and the Intel part number is SRPKDQ5CK.

The launch MSRP for the AMD processor is $4999. The launch MSRP for the Intel processor is $134. The market segment for both is Desktop, and the production status for both is Active. The Intel processor has a null series field, while the AMD processor is listed in the 9000 series.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors at opposite ends of the desktop CPU spectrum. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core, 128-thread processor with a 350 watt TDP, 256 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel DDR5 memory support, and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It carries a 99th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 321753, which places it narrowly ahead of four high-end rivals, all within 3.6 percent. The benchmark profile is complete, with strong results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and a full Passmark suite.

The Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a 45 watt TDP, 12 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It includes integrated graphics and has a locked multiplier. Its percentile ranking is 50, but the database contains no benchmark scores for this part, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

A user selecting between these parts based on the database faces a clear asymmetry. The AMD processor has measured results that demonstrate top-tier multi-threaded performance. The Intel processor has no measured results, so no performance claims can be supported from the database. The choice depends on the workload and platform requirements. For applications that demand high core counts, large L3 cache, and extensive PCIe connectivity, the AMD part is the only one with data showing capability. For a low-power desktop platform with integrated graphics and a modest core count, the Intel part offers a lighter footprint, but its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

The database indicates the AMD processor is the stronger performer in every category where measurements exist. The Intel processor lacks any recorded scores, so it cannot be compared directly. The AMD part also leads in memory bandwidth, cache capacity, PCIe lanes, and thread count. The Intel part leads in integrated graphics availability and lower power consumption. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the higher-performance part with full benchmark coverage, while the Intel Core 3 201TE remains unmeasured in the database.