Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 3 201E versus the Intel Core 7 251E. The Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in any test, while the Core 3 201E has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results. The lack of comparative data means the recorded measurements cannot produce a direct win/loss tally between these two processors.

The Core 3 201E posts an average benchmark score of 19056 across its tested workloads. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 73, indicating it outperforms roughly three-quarters of recorded processors. The nearest rivals for the Core 3 201E include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 with a delta of 0.4 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 with a delta of 0.4 percent. These deltas show the Core 3 201E sits essentially level with its closest competitors, with margins under half a percent in all cases.

The Core 7 251E has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50, which reflects the absence of recorded test results rather than actual performance. With no benchmark entries, the database cannot establish any relative performance position for the Core 7 251E against the Core 3 201E or any other processor.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Bartlett Lake codename family and share the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Both use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core 3 201E measures 163 mm² in die size, while the Core 7 251E measures 257 mm². Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 3 201E runs a base clock of 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 7 251E runs a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The difference in thread count and core count explains the divergent clock strategy: the larger chip spreads its thermal envelope across more cores at a lower base frequency, while the smaller chip runs higher base clocks with fewer cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 3 201E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 251E provides the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core, and increases shared L3 to 36 MB. The larger L3 allocation on the Core 7 251E aligns with its higher core count and the need to service more concurrent threads.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core 7 251E at 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s on the Core 3 201E, despite both using dual-channel memory buses.

The thermal design power differs modestly: 60 watts for the Core 3 201E and 65 watts for the Core 7 251E. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. Both are classified as desktop market segment parts with active production status, and both have the same release date.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmarks for the Core 7 251E, the database cannot demonstrate where that processor wins. The Core 3 201E, however, shows clear strengths in the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 and single-core score of 1780 indicate solid performance in both threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3482 and PassMark multithread score of 14839 reinforce this pattern.

The Core 3 201E's data compression score of 164160 and integer math score of 43894 suggest strong general-purpose computing performance. Floating point math at 33260 and extended instructions at 11035 show capability in numerically intensive tasks. Random string sorting at 17783 and data encryption at 8931 round out a balanced profile.

The nearest rival comparisons provide context for the Core 3 201E's positioning. It sits within 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core i5-12400F, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X in average score. This clustering indicates the Core 3 201E delivers performance comparable to these established mid-range and mobile processors.

The Core 7 251E's architecture suggests potential advantages in heavily threaded workloads due to its 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. Similarly, the higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz could benefit single-threaded tasks, but no recorded scores validate that hypothesis. The larger die size and higher memory bandwidth are structural facts, but they do not translate into confirmed benchmark wins without data.

The Verdict

The data supports the Core 3 201E as the only processor in this comparison with verified performance measurements. Its average benchmark score of 19056 and 73rd percentile ranking place it in the upper tier of the database. The near-identical scores of its closest rivals, all within 0.4 percent, indicate that the Core 3 201E performs at the level of established processors like the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

The Core 7 251E cannot be recommended based on benchmark evidence because no benchmark data exists for it. The database records a percentile ranking of 50 and an average score of 0, which are placeholder values reflecting missing measurements rather than actual performance. The hardware specifications suggest a processor intended for higher core counts and larger cache allocations, but the absence of test results means no performance claim can be substantiated.

For a builder choosing between these two, the Core 3 201E offers the only defensible position. Its complete benchmark suite demonstrates balanced performance across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, with a 73rd percentile standing among all CPUs. The Core 7 251E would require additional measurements before any meaningful comparison could be made. The database records both processors as active production parts with the same release date, but only the Core 3 201E has performance data to analyze.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251E outperform the Intel Core 3 201E in any benchmark?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 251E, so no performance comparison is possible.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 201E?

A: The Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056, with a percentile ranking of 73 against all CPUs in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for these processors?

A: The Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 3 201E and the Core 7 251E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Core 7 251E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 65 W |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $384 |

Both processors share the same socket, process node, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, market segment, production status, release date, and locked multiplier status.