AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multicore performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 14,676 points in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 12,613 points. The AMD part leads by 16.4% in this test.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 201E wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a score of 1,780 versus 1,715 for the AMD Ryzen 7 250, a 3.7% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 201E compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19,056. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19,047, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19,039, a 0.1% delta.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 163 mm² die size and no transistor count listed in the database. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part gives each core a larger L1 and L2 allocation.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 carries the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core 3 201E carries UHD Graphics 730. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Memory support for the AMD part is DDR5 only, dual-channel. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, and includes ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks.

Production status is active for both, with release dates about one week apart: the AMD part on 2025-01-05 and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 dominates the head-to-head record, winning 14 of 15 benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 201E secures a single win in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

Starting with the older Cinebench R15 test, the AMD chip scores 2,302 in multicore versus 1,271 for Intel, a 81.1% margin. In singlecore R15, AMD scores 269 versus 179, a 50.3% margin. Moving to R23, the multicore gap narrows to 16.4% (14,676 versus 12,613), but the singlecore result flips: Intel scores 1,780 versus 1,715 for AMD, a 3.7% margin in Intel's favor.

The Passmark suite shows the largest deltas. In data compression, AMD scores 300,708 versus 164,160, a 83.2% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 17,661 versus 8,931, a 97.7% lead. Extended instructions follow a similar pattern: 21,613 versus 11,035, a 95.9% lead. Integer math produces the biggest gap, with AMD at 91,565 versus 43,894, a 108.6% lead. Random string sorting also exceeds 100%: 35,861 versus 17,783, a 101.7% lead.

Floating point math shows AMD at 53,285 versus 33,260, a 60.2% lead. Find prime numbers lands at 73 versus 57, a 28.1% lead. Multithread scores are 25,089 versus 14,839, a 69.1% lead. Physics is the closest Passmark result: 1,147 versus 1,141, only a 0.5% lead for AMD.

Single-thread Passmark scores are closer: 3,678 versus 3,482, a 5.6% lead for AMD. The two Passmark singlethread entries repeat the same values, confirming the result. The only test where Intel leads is Cinebench R23 singlecore; the rest of the field belongs to AMD, sometimes by very wide margins.

The average benchmark score places the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221, which ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E sits at 19,056, in the 73rd percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38,194 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38,149 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38,312 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19,039 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979 (0.4% delta).

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: AMD has 8, Intel has 4. Threads: AMD has 16, Intel has 8. Base clock: AMD at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 3.60 GHz. Boost clock: AMD at 5.10 GHz, Intel at 4.80 GHz. TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 60 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. Transistor count: 25,000 million for AMD; not listed for Intel. Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, 163 mm² for Intel. L1 cache per core: 64 KB for AMD, 80 KB for Intel. L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD, 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD, 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: DDR5 for AMD; DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD; Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Part number: 100-000001722 for AMD, SRVTR for Intel.

The Intel Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins across the majority of compute workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a clear advantage in multithreaded tasks, as shown by the 81.1% margin in Cinebench R15 multicore and 69.1% margin in Passmark multithread. Data-heavy workloads such as compression, encryption, extended instructions, and integer math show the largest gaps, with deltas ranging from 83.2% to 108.6%. The 4 nm process and 28 watt TDP also position it for mobile platforms where power efficiency matters.

The Intel Core 3 201E wins only in Cinebench R23 singlecore, with a 3.7% margin over the AMD part. This indicates a modest single-thread advantage in that specific render test. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, and DDR4 compatibility may serve workloads that favor those characteristics. The desktop socket and 60 watt TDP suggest a platform with more headroom for sustained operation. The inclusion of ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes adds features that the AMD part does not offer.

In the closest comparisons, Passmark physics (0.5% delta) and Passmark singlethread (5.6% delta) show that the Intel chip can approach the AMD part in certain single-thread or lightly threaded scenarios. However, even in singlethread, the AMD part retains the lead. The Intel Core 3 201E's only outright win comes in one specific singlecore render benchmark.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the split: the AMD Ryzen 7 250 sits at 38,221, roughly double the Intel Core 3 201E's 19,056. The percentile ranks, 86th versus 73rd, place the AMD part in a higher tier overall.

The Verdict

The data in the database clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 250 for general-purpose and multithreaded workloads. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, often by large margins. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support heavy parallel tasks. The 86th percentile ranking and average score of 38,221 place it well above the Intel Core 3 201E, which sits at the 73rd percentile with 19,056.

The Intel Core 3 201E is the choice for scenarios where its singlecore Cinebench R23 advantage matters, or where platform features like ECC memory, DDR4 compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 support are required. Its desktop socket and 60 watt TDP indicate a fixed installation rather than a portable one. The 4-core, 8-thread layout limits its multicore ceiling, as reflected in the 81.1% R15 multicore deficit and 108.6% integer math deficit.

For users who need maximum throughput across render, encryption, compression, and math workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the clear winner. For users who prioritize a specific singlecore render result, ECC memory support, or DDR4 compatibility in a desktop platform, the Intel Core 3 201E offers those features, albeit with significantly lower overall benchmark scores. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.