AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Core 3 201E occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Ryzen 5 7400F records an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056, sitting in the 73rd percentile. This performance gap is consistent across every single recorded test, with the AMD part claiming 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F come in integer and extended instruction workloads. In the PassMark extended instructions test, the 7400F scores 21747 against 11035 for the Core 3 201E, a delta of 97.1%. Random string sorting shows a similar margin, with the AMD part scoring 35096 versus 17783, a 97.4% advantage. The find prime numbers test delivers the largest relative gap of the entire comparison: the 7400F scores 191 while the Core 3 201E manages only 57, a delta of 235.1%.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across both multi-core and single-core workloads. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core, while the Core 3 201E scores 12613 and 1780 respectively, both results showing a 72.6% delta. Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern: 9141 versus 5297 multi-core and 1290 versus 747 single-core, deltas of 72.6% and 72.7%. Cinebench R15 repeats the result with scores of 2193 versus 1271 multi-core (72.5%) and 309 versus 179 single-core (72.6%).

The data encryption test shows the AMD part scoring 16712 against 8931, a delta of 87.1%. Data compression is also strongly in favor of the 7400F, with scores of 289999 versus 164160, a 76.7% difference. The multithread benchmark gives the 7400F a score of 25645 against 14839, a 72.8% delta.

The smallest performance gap appears in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single thread test shows the Ryzen 5 7400F at 3689 and the Core 3 201E at 3482, a delta of just 5.9%. This indicates that the Intel part is competitive in lightly threaded scenarios, even though it falls far behind in multi-core and math-intensive tests. Floating point math shows a more moderate gap than the integer tests: 45799 versus 33260, a 37.7% delta. The physics test gives the AMD part 1660 against 1141, a 45.5% advantage.

FAQ

Q: How large is the overall performance gap between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD part also sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs compared to the 73rd percentile for the Intel part.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 3 201E come closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F?

A: The closest result is in the PassMark single thread test, where the Intel part scores 3482 against 3689 for the AMD part, a delta of only 5.9%. The floating point math test shows the next smallest gap at 37.7%.

Q: Which processor has the larger advantage in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads by 72.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 21765 versus 12613. Similar margins appear in Cinebench R20 multi-core (72.6%) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (72.5%).

Q: How do the two processors compare in data encryption performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 16712 in the PassMark data encryption test, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 8931, giving the AMD part an 87.1% advantage.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor according to the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is closest to the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% delta), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (-0.2%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3%). The Intel Core 3 201E is closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (0.4%).

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

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F winning all 17 recorded benchmarks. The Intel part comes closest in single-thread performance but does not take a single victory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part contains 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, while the Intel part has a 163 mm² die with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 3 201E provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 memory only, while the Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD part achieves a higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 5 7400F offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Core 3 201E offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen 5 7400F has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 3 201E is locked. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward selection between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F delivers an average benchmark score 71.9% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E and wins every head-to-head test in the database. Its advantages range from a modest 5.9% in single-thread performance to a dominant 235.1% in prime number finding. The Intel part is competitive only in single-threaded tasks, where it trails by a small margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F also holds a higher percentile ranking (83rd versus 73rd) and offers more cores, more threads, and a larger L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E counters with a lower 60 W TDP compared to 65 W for the AMD part, plus integrated graphics and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Those features do not compensate for the performance deficit shown in the benchmark results.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is $229. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201E is $134.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close at 3.70 GHz for the AMD part and 3.60 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks show the Intel part slightly ahead at 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

The AMD part uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, the Intel part a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD die measures 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors; the Intel die measures 163 mm² with no recorded transistor count. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on the AMD side versus 80 KB per core on the Intel side. L2 cache is 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is 32 MB shared versus 12 MB shared.

Memory support favors the Intel part in flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5, but the AMD part achieves higher bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16 for the Intel part. The AMD part has no integrated graphics; the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part uses Socket AM5, the Intel part Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest margins appear in integer math (70.3% delta), extended instructions (97.1%), random string sorting (97.4%), and prime number finding (235.1%). Those results indicate a strong advantage for workloads that rely on computational throughput and instruction-level parallelism. The multithread test shows a 72.8% delta, confirming that the extra cores and threads translate directly into multi-threaded application performance.

The Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23 show consistent 72.5% to 72.7% deltas in both single-core and multi-core tests. This consistency suggests the AMD part maintains its advantage across different rendering and 3D workload generations. Data compression (76.7%) and data encryption (87.1%) also fall firmly in the AMD column.

The Intel Core 3 201E does not win a single category, but its closest results define where it is least disadvantaged. The 5.9% delta in PassMark single thread shows the Intel part is nearly competitive in single-threaded performance. The 37.7% delta in floating point math is its second-best relative result, indicating that floating point workloads narrow the gap compared to integer and encryption tasks. The physics test shows a 45.5% delta, which is also among the smaller gaps.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data encryption, compression, or math-heavy integer workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For scenarios where the Intel part's integrated graphics, dual memory support, or lower 60 W TDP matter more than raw benchmark scores, the Core 3 201E offers those specific attributes, though it sacrifices significant performance across every measured metric.