Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core 3 201TE share the same core topology, but their performance profiles diverge primarily due to operating frequency. The 201E holds a distinct advantage in all measured workloads, as its higher base and boost clocks translate directly into superior throughput across single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The 201TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its performance must be inferred from its clock specifications and thermal envelope.

For users prioritizing raw execution speed, the 201E is the clear winner. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock and 3.60 GHz base clock allow it to complete compute-heavy tasks faster than the 201TE, which tops out at 4.60 GHz boost and 2.90 GHz base. The 201E’s benchmark results confirm this: it achieves a 73rd percentile ranking across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19056. The 201TE, lacking any recorded scores, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which reflects the absence of data rather than actual performance.

The 201TE’s advantage lies in its 45 W TDP, which is 15 W lower than the 201E’s 60 W TDP. This makes the 201TE the more thermally conservative option for compact or power-sensitive desktop builds. However, this efficiency comes at the cost of clock speed, and without benchmark data, the exact performance penalty cannot be quantified. In practical terms, the 201E delivers more performance per clock, while the 201TE delivers more performance per watt, though the latter remains unverified in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the same Bartlett Lake codename and use Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 163 mm². They share identical core configurations: 4 cores and 8 threads, with no hypervisor-level differences. The cache hierarchy is also identical: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on both, and both use Intel Socket 1700.

The only architectural difference between the two is clock speed. The 201E operates at a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock, while the 201TE operates at 2.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. This 0.70 GHz base clock gap and 0.20 GHz boost clock gap are the sole performance-relevant distinctions. The TDP difference of 15 W (60 W vs. 45 W) is a consequence of these clock settings, not a separate architectural feature.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The part numbers differ (SRVTR for the 201E, SRPKDQ5CK for the 201TE), but this is a manufacturing identifier, not an architectural distinction. Both were released on the same date and carry the same launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the 201TE’s 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are the cache sizes the same on both processors?

A: Yes, both have 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The 201E has a 60 W TDP, while the 201TE has a 45 W TDP, a difference of 15 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 201E and 201TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the 201TE’s 2.90 GHz base clock.

Q: Is there any benchmark data for the 201TE?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the 201TE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core 3 201TE:

• Base Clock: 3.60 GHz (201E) vs. 2.90 GHz (201TE)
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz (201E) vs. 4.60 GHz (201TE)
• TDP: 60 W (201E) vs. 45 W (201TE)
• Part Number: SRVTR (201E) vs. SRPKDQ5CK (201TE)
• Benchmark Scores: Present for 201E, absent for 201TE
• Percentile vs. All CPUs: 73rd (201E) vs. 50th (201TE)
• Average Benchmark Score: 19056 (201E) vs. 0 (201TE)
• Nearest Rivals: Four recorded for 201E, none for 201TE

All other specifications, including cores, threads, cache, memory support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, socket, process node, die size, and launch MSRP, are identical.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the 201E and 201TE. However, the 201E has a full suite of recorded scores that illustrate its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the 201E scores 12613 in multi-core and 1780 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core.

PassMark results for the 201E show 14839 in multithread, 3482 in single-thread, and 3482 in singlethread (duplicate entry). Specific subtests include 164160 in data compression, 8931 in data encryption, 11035 in extended instructions, 57 in find prime numbers, 33260 in floating point math, 43894 in integer math, 1141 in physics, and 17783 in random string sorting.

The 201TE has no recorded scores, so a direct numerical comparison is impossible. The only quantifiable difference is the clock speed gap: the 201E’s 3.60 GHz base clock is 0.70 GHz higher, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock is 0.20 GHz higher. Given that both processors share identical cores, cache, and memory subsystems, the 201E’s clock advantage should produce proportionally higher scores in every workload, but the exact magnitude remains unmeasured. The 201E’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average score 19047, delta 0%), Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, delta 0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, delta 0.4%). These deltas indicate that the 201E performs within 0.4% of these four processors on average.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the Intel Core 3 201E is the higher-performing processor. Its benchmark scores place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 19056. The 201TE, with no recorded benchmarks, cannot be positioned in the same way. The clock speed difference is the only performance-relevant factor: the 201E runs 0.70 GHz faster at base and 0.20 GHz faster at boost, which should yield measurable gains across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The 201TE’s sole advantage is its 45 W TDP, which is 15 W lower than the 201E’s 60 W TDP. This makes the 201TE suitable for systems where thermal output or power draw is a constraint. However, without benchmark data, the actual performance trade-off cannot be assessed. For most desktop applications, the 201E is the stronger choice, as its higher clocks and confirmed benchmark performance outweigh the modest TDP increase. The 201TE is a viable alternative only when the lower TDP is a decisive factor, though its performance remains undocumented in the database. Both processors share the same launch MSRP, cores, cache, memory support, and integrated graphics, so the decision rests on clock speed versus thermal envelope.