AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 15 head-to-head comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD processor wins 14 of those tests, while the Intel part takes a single victory. The margin of that Intel win is extremely narrow. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1780 against the AMD Ryzen 7 260's 1770.5, a delta of just 0.5 percent. That result effectively places the two chips on equal footing for lightly threaded workloads, even though the AMD part carries a higher boost clock.

The largest AMD wins come in the PassMark extended instruction suite and the random string sorting test. The Ryzen 7 260 scores 26544 in extended instructions versus 11035 for the Intel chip, a 140.5 percent advantage. In random string sorting, the AMD part records 42383 against 17783, a 138.3 percent lead. Data encryption shows a 126.9 percent gap, with scores of 20267 and 8931 respectively. Integer math follows closely at 120.4 percent, with the AMD chip posting 96737 versus 43894.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows the Ryzen 7 260 at 2747.5 against 1271 for the Intel part, a 116.2 percent difference. Data compression results are similarly lopsided: 351517 for AMD versus 164160 for Intel, a 114.1 percent edge. The PassMark multithread score lands at 28078 for AMD and 14839 for Intel, a 89.2 percent gap. Floating point math shows a 78.8 percent advantage, with scores of 59462 and 33260. The Cinebench R23 multicore test records 17211.5 for AMD and 12613 for Intel, a 36.5 percent delta.

The narrower AMD wins appear in more specialized workloads. The prime number search test shows 77 versus 57, a 35.1 percent lead. PassMark single-thread performance gives AMD 3736 against 3482, a 7.3 percent margin. Physics simulation scores sit at 1218 and 1141, a 6.7 percent difference. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows 276.5 for AMD and 179 for Intel, a 54.5 percent gap, though this older benchmark tends to amplify clock and architecture differences.

The overall average benchmark score tells the same story. The Ryzen 7 260 records an average of 43717, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 201E averages 19056, which lands in the 73rd percentile. That is a substantial separation in overall performance class, driven primarily by the AMD part's eight cores and sixteen threads against the Intel part's four cores and eight threads.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 leads the Intel Core 3 201E in every multicore and throughput-oriented benchmark in the database, often by triple-digit percentages. For workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math, the Ryzen 7 260 delivers roughly double the throughput of the Core 3 201E in several tests. The PassMark multithread score of 28078 versus 14839 confirms that the AMD processor sustains its advantage across a variety of parallel tasks.

The single-core picture is more balanced. The Cinebench R23 single-core result favors the Intel part by a hair, 1780 versus 1770.5, while PassMark single-thread gives the AMD chip a 7.3 percent edge. Users who prioritize lightly threaded applications will not see a meaningful difference between the two. The Intel part's boost clock of 4.80 GHz is close to the AMD chip's 5.10 GHz, and the architectural efficiency of Zen 4 offsets the raw clock gap.

The database also positions the two processors against their nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 260 sits within 0.9 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 and within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465, confirming that it performs at the top of its mobile segment. The Core 3 201E matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS within 0 percent and the Intel Core i5-12400F within 0.1 percent, placing it in the mainstream desktop class. The average score gap between the two processors, 43717 versus 19056, mirrors the delta between their respective rival clusters.

The production status for both parts is listed as Active, meaning both remain available in the channel. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with a 45 watt TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 60 watt TDP. The Ryzen 7 260 also carries a launch date of 2025-01-05, one week before the Core 3 201E's 2025-01-12 date. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is not part of the equation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel's 10 nm process with a 163 mm² die and no transistor count listed in the database. The AMD chip is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no specific architecture designation recorded.

Cache organization differs as well. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The larger shared L3 on the AMD side helps with data reuse across the eight cores. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches reflect its four-core design, where each core gets more private cache.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 260 includes the Radeon 780M, a high-end integrated GPU for a mobile processor. The Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, a more basic desktop integrated solution. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part also uses dual-channel but with 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCI Express connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Ryzen 7 260 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part offers newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes. The AMD part's socket is AMD Socket FP8, a mobile package, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments reflect this: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts show the primary structural difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD chip holds a 0.20 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.30 GHz boost clock advantage.

Thermal design power differs by 15 watts. The AMD part is rated at 45 watts TDP, the Intel part at 60 watts. The AMD chip achieves higher performance at a lower TDP, which reflects the efficiency advantage of the 4 nm process. The Intel part's higher TDP at lower performance suggests a less efficient design or a different power delivery target for desktop operation.

Memory bandwidth figures differ by 12.8 GB/s, with the AMD part rated at 89.6 GB/s and the Intel part at 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part's exclusive DDR5 support likely contributes to this higher bandwidth. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 indicates flexibility in memory choice, but the recorded bandwidth reflects the dual-channel configuration.

The part numbers and launch dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 carries part number 100-000001724 and launched on 2025-01-05. The Intel Core 3 201E carries part number SRVTR and launched on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no MSRP listed in the database. The Intel part's socket is Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1780 versus 1770.5 for the AMD Ryzen 7 260, a 0.5 percent advantage for Intel. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 3736 versus 3482, a 7.3 percent lead for AMD.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 does not support ECC memory according to the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 records an average benchmark score of 43717, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E records 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile.