Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 201E wins only 2. The Core Ultra 7 258V dominates across most Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E delivers a score of 12613, which is 22.4% higher than the Core Ultra 7 258V's 10301. This is the largest single victory for the Core 3 201E in the recorded data.

Q: What is the single-core score difference in Cinebench R15?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V scores 285 in Cinebench R15 single-core, which is 37.2% ahead of the Core 3 201E's 179. This is the largest percentage win for the Core Ultra 7 258V.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V has an average benchmark score of 20454, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. The Core Ultra 7 258V also sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Q: What are the processor core and thread counts?

A: The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Both processors have the same boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 258V does not. The Core 3 201E also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Core Ultra 7 258V supports only LPDDR5X.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 201E is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It targets the desktop market with an Intel Socket 1700 package. The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, employs a 3 nm process node from TSMC, and is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833. The die size for the Core 3 201E is 163 mm², while the die size for the Core Ultra 7 258V is not recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Both share the same 12 MB of shared L3 cache, but the per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the Core Ultra 7 258V: 192 KB per core L1 versus 80 KB per core, and 2.5 MB per core L2 versus 1.25 MB per core. The base clock also differs, with the Core 3 201E running at 3.60 GHz and the Core Ultra 7 258V at 2.20 GHz; both boost to 4.80 GHz.

Memory support diverges clearly. The Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 3 201E provides 16 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 258V provides 4 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 7 258V does not.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 258V uses Arc 140V. The Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 W, and the Core Ultra 7 258V has a TDP of 17 W. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, while the Core Ultra 7 258V was released earlier on 2024-09-23.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 7 258V wins the majority of the recorded tests, and its largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 185 versus 57, a 69.2% advantage. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: 57372 versus 33260, a 42% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Data encryption also favors the Core Ultra 7 258V, with 13534 versus 8931, a 34% difference. Extended instructions follow at 14717 versus 11035, a 25% gap. Physics tests show 1565 versus 1141, a 27.1% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Core Ultra 7 258V a 285 to 179 result, a 37.2% margin, while Cinebench R20 single-core shows 951 versus 747, a 21.5% lead. PassMark single-thread scores 4018 versus 3482, a 13.3% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 258V.

Multi-core Cinebench results are mixed. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 1596.5 versus 1271, a 20.4% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 6739 versus 5297, a 21.4% lead. PassMark multithread shows 18887 versus 14839, another 21.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Data compression gives the Core Ultra 7 258V a 176686 to 164160 result, a 7.1% advantage. Random string sorting shows 21580 versus 17783, a 17.6% lead.

The Core 3 201E wins two tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 12613 versus 10301, a 22.4% lead. In PassMark integer math, it scores 43894 versus 42889, a 2.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to the Core Ultra 7 258V with 1872 versus 1780, a 4.9% margin, which is the closest single-core result in the recorded data.

The overall score distribution shows 15 wins for the Core Ultra 7 258V and 2 wins for the Core 3 201E. The Core Ultra 7 258V also leads in average benchmark score: 20454 versus 19056. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at 20468 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.1% lower). The Core 3 201E sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates a clear overall winner in the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. It outperforms the Core 3 201E in 15 of 17 benchmark comparisons, including all single-core tests, most multi-core tests, and every PassMark workload except integer math. Its 74th percentile ranking versus 73rd for the Core 3 201E confirms a slightly higher standing across all CPUs. The Core Ultra 7 258V also delivers substantially higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, which supports its wins in data compression, encryption, and extended instructions.

The Intel Core 3 201E has specific strengths. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 is 22.4% ahead of the Core Ultra 7 258V, and its PassMark integer math score of 43894 is 2.3% higher. It also offers ECC memory support, a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700), and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4 on the Core Ultra 7 258V. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.20 GHz does not translate into single-core wins, as the Core Ultra 7 258V leads in all single-core tests despite the lower base clock.

For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R23, the Core 3 201E is the stronger part. For everything else in the recorded data, the Core Ultra 7 258V delivers higher scores, including a 37.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 69.2% lead in prime number finding. The Core Ultra 7 258V also runs at a much lower TDP of 17 W versus 60 W, which is relevant for mobile use.

The data does not support choosing the Core 3 201E for general benchmark performance. Its wins are limited to two tests, and its average score is 6.8% lower than the Core Ultra 7 258V. The Core 3 201E remains viable for desktop builds requiring ECC memory or more PCIe lanes, but the Core Ultra 7 258V is the benchmark leader in this comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 163 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache (per core) | 80 KB | 192 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 1.25 MB | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 12 MB | 12 MB |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes (CPU only) | 16 Gen 5 | 4 Gen 5 |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc 140V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-09-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRVTR | SRPMNSRPMT |

| Average benchmark score | 19056 | 20454 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 73 | 74 |