AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 records an average benchmark score of 22289, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056, sitting in the 73rd percentile. The Ryzen 5 220 leads by roughly 17% in aggregate performance.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins the multi-threaded comparison in every recorded test. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15502 versus 12613 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 22.9% advantage. In PassMark multithread, the Ryzen scores 18582 against 14839, a 25.2% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, one test: PassMark physics. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 versus 983 for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, a 13.8% advantage. This is the single recorded head-to-head win for the Intel part.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part provides 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not list ECC support in the database. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part records a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record splits cleanly: 16 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, 1 win for the Intel Core 3 201E. That single Intel victory, PassMark physics, is the outlier in an otherwise one-sided dataset.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 dominates compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core tests show a consistent 22.9% margin over the Intel Core 3 201E. The Ryzen 5 220 also leads in PassMark integer math by 32.1%, data encryption by 39.9%, extended instructions by 40.6%, and random string sorting by 43%. These are substantial, repeatable margins across very different workload types.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins only in PassMark physics. The 1141 score versus 983 represents a 13.8% advantage, suggesting the Intel part handles that specific physics simulation more efficiently. Notably, the Intel part also shows a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz) and a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.90 GHz is not higher, the AMD part boosts higher, but the Intel base clock is higher), which may contribute to its physics result. However, this single win does not offset the AMD processor's broader performance lead.

For single-threaded work, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins PassMark single thread with 3646 versus 3482, a 4.7% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen scores 2188 versus 1780, a 22.9% lead. The AMD part is the stronger single-threaded performer across the recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count is not recorded in the database but its die size is 163 mm².

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has more total L3 cache, while the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The memory controller also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part also enables ECC support on the Intel side only, as noted above.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation and two additional lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so this comparison is limited to the specification listing.

Market segments also separate the two: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is a Mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 3 201E is a Desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, the Intel part a 60 W TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 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 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | SRVTR |

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has more cores, a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, more L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, and lower TDP. The Intel Core 3 201E has a higher base clock, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, ECC support, newer PCIe generation, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a perfectly uniform pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 1562 versus 1271 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 22.9% margin. The single-core result matches exactly: 220 versus 179, also 22.9%. Cinebench R20 repeats this: multi-core 6510 versus 5297, single-core 918 versus 747, both at 22.9%. Cinebench R23 follows suit: multi-core 15502 versus 12613, single-core 2188 versus 1780, again 22.9% each.

The PassMark suite shows larger spreads in several tests. Random string sorting delivers the biggest gap: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 25433 versus 17783, a 43% advantage. Extended instructions follow at 40.6% (15512 versus 11035). Data encryption shows 39.9% (12493 versus 8931). Integer math records 32.1% (57987 versus 43894). Data compression comes in at 29.6% (212739 versus 164160).

More moderate wins appear in multithread (25.2%, 18582 versus 14839), prime numbers (14%, 65 versus 57), and floating point math (6.7%, 35500 versus 33260). Single-threaded PassMark shows a smaller 4.7% margin (3646 versus 3482).

The Intel Core 3 201E takes PassMark physics with 1141 versus 983, a 13.8% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test where the Intel part leads, and the margin is substantial, but it stands alone against 16 AMD wins.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins 16 of 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 4.7% to 43%. Its average benchmark score of 22289 sits 17% above the Intel Core 3 201E's 19056. The AMD part also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution: 75th versus 73rd.

For multi-threaded productivity, rendering, and compute tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the stronger choice. The consistent 22.9% lead across all Cinebench versions, plus the 25.2% PassMark multithread advantage, confirms the 6-core, 12-thread configuration outworks the 4-core, 8-thread Intel part. The 43% win in random string sorting and 40.6% in extended instructions further support this for data-heavy workloads.

For physics simulation specifically, the Intel Core 3 201E holds an edge. The 13.8% PassMark physics win suggests the Intel part handles that particular workload class more effectively, despite its lower overall core count. Users prioritizing physics-based simulations may prefer the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 also delivers higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), more L3 cache (16 MB versus 12 MB), and a lower TDP (28 W versus 60 W). The Intel Core 3 201E counters with ECC support, DDR4 compatibility, PCIe Gen 5, and a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz). These tradeoffs matter depending on platform requirements.

For most users, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the statistically superior processor. Its benchmark wins span rendering, encryption, compression, integer math, and single-threaded tasks. The Intel Core 3 201E is the specialized alternative, justified only when the PassMark physics workload dominates or when ECC memory or DDR4 support is a hard requirement. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201E is $134; the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has no recorded launch MSRP. The recorded data does not support a broader case for the Intel part beyond its single physics win and platform-specific features.