Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core i5-110 do not share a single recorded head-to-head benchmark result in the database. The Core 3 201E has a full benchmark suite recorded, while the Core i5-110 has no benchmark scores on file. This makes a direct comparison of individual test results impossible. The data available for the Core 3 201E, however, allows for a detailed analysis of its performance profile, and the recorded specifications of the Core i5-110 provide a basis for architectural comparison.

The Core 3 201E posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 and a single-core score of 1780. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a single-thread score of 3482, a multithread score of 14839, and an average benchmark score of 19056. This average places the Core 3 201E in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Since the Core i5-110 has no recorded scores, the nearest rivals for the Core 3 201E provide the only comparative context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is 0% different from the Core 3 201E's 19056. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.4% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.4% delta. These figures indicate that the Core 3 201E sits in a tight cluster with these processors, effectively matching their average scores within a margin of less than half a percent.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 201E's benchmark data reveals its strengths. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 and PassMark multithread score of 14839 indicate strong threaded throughput for a 4-core, 8-thread part. The PassMark integer math score of 43894 and floating point math score of 33260 show solid computational capability. The data encryption score of 8931 and extended instructions score of 11035 suggest capable handling of cryptographic and SIMD workloads. The data compression score of 164160 is particularly high, indicating a strong showing in that specific workload.

The Core i5-110 has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmark data. Its specifications, however, indicate a different design point. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is a higher core and thread count than the Core 3 201E's 4 cores and 8 threads. This suggests that in multi-threaded scenarios where all cores are utilized, the Core i5-110 may have an advantage based on core count alone. The database does not confirm this with numbers, as no scores exist for the Core i5-110.

The Core 3 201E's single-core performance is defined by its boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Core i5-110 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Core 3 201E points to an advantage in lightly threaded tasks, which is supported by its recorded single-thread score of 3482 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1780.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different sockets. The Core 3 201E is based on the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node, and fits into Intel Socket 1700. The Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process node, and fits into Intel Socket 1200. The process node difference is significant: the 10 nm node is denser than the 14 nm node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency.

The Core 3 201E has a die size of 163 mm², while the Core i5-110's die size is not recorded. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache configurations differ as well. The Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 201E thus has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while both share the same total L3 capacity.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core i5-110 supports only DDR4. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 3 201E has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-110 has a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Core 3 201E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core i5-110.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The Core 3 201E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-110 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 3 201E has UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-110 has UHD Graphics 630.

The base clock of the Core 3 201E is 3.60 GHz, while the Core i5-110 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. The boost clock of the Core 3 201E is 4.80 GHz versus 4.30 GHz for the Core i5-110. The Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts, while the Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, while the Core i5-110 was released on 2025-09-10. Both processors have locked multipliers and are in active production. The Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134, and the Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Core 3 201E as the only one of the two with benchmark scores. Its average score of 19056 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and it matches the average scores of its nearest rivals within a 0.4% delta. The Core i5-110 has no recorded performance data, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance level.

For users prioritizing single-threaded performance, the Core 3 201E's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz and its recorded single-thread score of 3482 indicate a stronger showing. Its support for DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 provides a more modern platform foundation. The larger per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB and ECC memory support add further differentiators.

The Core i5-110 offers a higher core count of 6 cores and 12 threads, which could benefit heavily threaded workloads if its performance scales accordingly. The database does not verify this, however, as no scores are recorded. The older Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm node, the lower memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and the lack of DDR5 support indicate a less capable platform overall.

Based strictly on the data, the Core 3 201E is the better documented and more modern part. The Core i5-110 remains an unknown quantity in terms of measured performance. The choice between them depends on whether the user has a Socket 1700 platform for the Core 3 201E or a Socket 1200 platform for the Core i5-110, as the two are not socket compatible.

FAQ

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

A: The Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-110 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-110. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i5-110 supports only DDR4. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E is built on a 10 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-110 is built on a 14 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-110's boost clock of 4.30 GHz.