AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core 3 201E target different segments, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Ryzen 5 240 wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Core 3 201E takes 2. The overall average benchmark score for the AMD part is 33,542, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 19,056, which lands in the 73rd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin of victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 240 appears in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 20,201 against 11,035 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a delta of 83.1%. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets. Random string sorting follows closely, with AMD at 32,385 versus Intel at 17,783, a 82.1% difference. Data encryption shows a 77.5% gap, with scores of 15,849 and 8,931 respectively. These three results point to a consistent pattern: the Ryzen 5 240 handles algorithmic and security-related tasks with far greater efficiency.

Integer math tells a similar story. The AMD processor scores 73,189, which is 66.7% higher than the Intel chip's 43,894. Data compression results show a 63.2% advantage for AMD, with 267,963 versus 164,160. The Cinebench R15 multicore test delivers a 63.5% lead, 2,078 against 1,271. The PassMark multithread score also favors AMD, 22,658 versus 14,839, a 52.7% difference. Floating point math shows a 36.2% edge, 45,301 versus 33,260. Prime number finding is closer, with AMD ahead by 22.8%, scoring 70 against 57.

Single-thread performance is a narrower contest. The PassMark single-thread score gives AMD the win at 3,675 versus 3,482, a 5.5% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to AMD, 270 versus 179, a 50.8% lead. However, the Intel Core 3 201E takes the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 1,780 against 1,742, a 2.1% advantage. The other Intel win comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 1,141 against 1,060, a 7.1% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore is much closer than R15, with AMD ahead by only 3.2%, 13,013 versus 12,613.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, and manufactured 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 chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel die measures 163 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 240 provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core 3 201E provides 4 cores and 8 threads. This explains much of the multicore performance gap. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation, but the AMD chip has more shared L3.

Clock speeds favor AMD. Its base clock is 4.30 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz, compared to 3.60 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost for the Intel part. The AMD processor also has a lower TDP at 45 watts versus 60 watts. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 89.6 GB/s, against 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip. PCIe connectivity also differs, with AMD providing Gen 4 with 20 lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 760M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile market, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 13,013, which is 3.2% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E score of 12,613.

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

A: Yes, it wins two tests. It scores 1,780 in Cinebench R23 single-core, a 2.1% lead over AMD, and 1,141 in PassMark physics, a 7.1% lead.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The PassMark single-thread score shows AMD at 3,675 and Intel at 3,482, a 5.5% advantage for AMD. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads by 50.8%, with 270 versus 179.

Q: What is the difference in overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has an average benchmark score of 33,542, compared to 19,056 for the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD part sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 73rd percentile.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What are the core counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Verdict

The data gives the overall performance crown to the AMD Ryzen 5 240. It wins the majority of benchmarks across single-thread, multithread, and specialized workloads. Its 84th percentile standing, average score of 33,542, and 13 wins out of 15 comparisons establish it as the stronger compute part. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD chip include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33,537 and a 0% delta, plus the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, both at 33,667 with a -0.4% delta. This places the Ryzen 5 240 in the upper tier of mobile processors.

The Intel Core 3 201E, with its 73rd percentile and 19,056 average, aligns more closely with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19,047 with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 with a 0.1% delta. Its wins in Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark physics show specific strengths, but they are isolated. The Intel part also brings ECC memory support and a desktop socket, which are platform advantages rather than performance advantages. For raw compute, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz, respectively. TDP is 45 watts for AMD and 60 watts for Intel. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel socket is Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel codename is Bartlett Lake. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The AMD foundry is TSMC, while Intel uses its own foundry. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in size and layout. AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001727, and the Intel part number is SRVTR. The Intel launch MSRP is $134.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins across the majority of compute workloads. It dominates in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating point math, multithreaded tasks, random string sorting, and prime number finding. Cinebench R15 in both single and multicore goes to AMD. PassMark single-thread also goes to AMD. This makes it the stronger choice for general productivity, content creation, and any workload that scales with core count or benefits from a modern instruction set. Its higher memory bandwidth and larger L3 cache support these results.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in two specific areas. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,780 indicates a slight edge in that particular single-threaded render test. Its PassMark physics score of 1,141 shows an advantage in that simulation workload. These wins suggest that the Intel part can be competitive in certain lightly threaded or physics-oriented tasks. The Intel chip also offers ECC memory support, which is a platform feature for reliability-sensitive desktop builds. It uses a desktop socket and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in platform choice. For users prioritizing those specific benchmark wins or platform features, the Core 3 201E has a role, but the recorded data shows the Ryzen 5 240 as the higher-performing processor overall.