Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Core Ultra 7 268V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
The Verdict
The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 201E takes only 2. The Core Ultra 7 268V posts a higher average benchmark score of 20897 against the Core 3 201E's 19056, and it sits at the 74th percentile versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E. The Core Ultra 7 268V is the stronger processor for nearly every measured workload, particularly in single-threaded performance, floating-point math, and encryption tasks. The Core 3 201E does hold wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark integer math, which makes it relevant for specific sustained multi-threaded workloads. The Core 3 201E targets desktop systems with socket LGA 1700 and a 60 W TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile part on BGA 2833 with a 17 W TDP. The data indicates the Core Ultra 7 268V delivers the higher performance envelope despite its dramatically lower power target, making it the pick for users who need the best measured results across the broadest range of tasks. The Core 3 201E remains a sensible option for desktop builders who prioritize the specific workloads where it wins, namely Cinebench R23 multi-core and integer math, and who require ECC memory support.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V leads in every recorded single-core test. It scores 293 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus 179 for the Core 3 201E, a 38.9% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1921 against 1780, a 7.3% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4051 versus 3482, a 14% difference.
Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E win any benchmarks?
A: Yes, it wins two recorded tests. It scores 12613 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 10653 for the Core Ultra 7 268V, an 18.4% advantage. It also wins PassMark integer math with 43894 against 42669, a 2.9% lead.
Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core performance?
A: The results are mixed. The Core Ultra 7 268V wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 1616 versus 1271 (21.3% ahead), Cinebench R20 multi-core with 6887 versus 5297 (23.1% ahead), and PassMark multithread with 19297 versus 14839 (23.1% ahead). The Core 3 201E wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 12613 versus 10653 (18.4% ahead).
Q: Which processor has better data encryption and compression performance?
A: The Core Ultra 7 268V leads in both. Data encryption scores 13779 versus 8931, a 35.2% advantage. Data compression scores 181443 versus 164160, a 9.5% advantage.
Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?
A: The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it has double the core count but no hyper-threading.
Q: What is the difference in power consumption between the two?
A: The Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 W, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 W. The Core Ultra 7 268V delivers higher performance in most tests while consuming less than a third of the power budget.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This process difference is substantial, with the Core Ultra 7 268V using a more advanced node that allows higher performance at much lower power.
The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 7 268V doubles the core count but does not use simultaneous multi-threading, so thread counts match at 8. The Core 3 201E relies on hyper-threading to reach 8 threads from 4 physical cores.
Cache hierarchies differ in capacity per core. The Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, roughly 2.4 times the L1 and double the L2 per core. Both share 12 MB of L3 cache.
The Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop motherboards, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package. The die size for the Core 3 201E is recorded at 163 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 3 201E is a desktop segment part, and the Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile segment part.
Memory support differs as well. The Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, also in a dual-channel configuration, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 268V does not.
PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the Core 3 201E runs at 3.60 GHz base versus 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core Ultra 7 268V reaching 5.00 GHz against 4.80 GHz for the Core 3 201E.
TDP is one of the largest gaps. The Core 3 201E is rated at 60 W, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is rated at 17 W. The Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833. The process nodes differ at 10 nm for the Core 3 201E and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The foundry also differs, with Intel producing the Core 3 201E and TSMC producing the Core Ultra 7 268V.
L1 cache per core is 80 KB for the Core 3 201E versus 192 KB for the Core Ultra 7 268V. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB versus 2.5 MB. Both share 12 MB of L3 cache.
Memory support shows the Core 3 201E accepting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 268V's support depends on the motherboard. Memory bandwidth for the Core 3 201E is recorded at 76.8 GB/s, with no figure for the Core Ultra 7 268V. ECC memory is supported by the Core 3 201E but not by the Core Ultra 7 268V. PCIe lanes from the CPU are 16 for the Core 3 201E and 4 for the Core Ultra 7 268V, both Gen 5.
The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201E and Arc 140V on the Core Ultra 7 268V. The market segments differ, with the Core 3 201E listed as Desktop and the Core Ultra 7 268V as Mobile. The Core 3 201E has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 3 201E released on 2025-01-12, and the Core Ultra 7 268V released on 2024-09-23. Both parts are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Core Ultra 7 268V dominates the head-to-head results with 15 wins against 2 for the Core 3 201E. The largest victory for the Core Ultra 7 268V comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 192 against 57, a 70.3% advantage. This is the single biggest margin in the entire comparison and reflects a major difference in integer-heavy single-threaded throughput.
Floating-point math shows a similarly large gap. The Core Ultra 7 268V scores 57628 in PassMark floating-point math versus 33260 for the Core 3 201E, a 42.3% advantage. Data encryption also favors the Core Ultra 7 268V significantly, with 13779 against 8931, a 35.2% lead. Extended instructions follow the same pattern: 15323 versus 11035, a 28% advantage.
Cinebench results favor the Core Ultra 7 268V in three of four tests. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 293 versus 179, a 38.9% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1616 versus 1271, a 21.3% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core and multi-core both show a 23.1% advantage, with scores of 972 versus 747 and 6887 versus 5297 respectively. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a narrower 7.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 268V, at 1921 versus 1780.
The Core 3 201E takes Cinebench R23 multi-core with 12613 against 10653, an 18.4% advantage. This is its largest win and the only Cinebench test it claims. PassMark physics shows the Core Ultra 7 268V ahead at 1617 versus 1141, a 29.4% margin. PassMark multithread shows 19297 versus 14839, a 23.1% lead. Random string sorting favors the Core Ultra 7 268V at 22416 versus 17783, a 20.7% margin.
The Core 3 201E also wins PassMark integer math with 43894 against 42669, a slim 2.9% margin. This is the closest result in the entire comparison. Data compression goes to the Core Ultra 7 268V with 181443 against 164160, a 9.5% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4051 versus 3482, a 14% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The overall average benchmark score confirms the trend, with the Core Ultra 7 268V at 20897 and the Core 3 201E at 19056, a difference of roughly 9.7%. The nearest rivals for the Core 3 201E include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039, both within 0.1% of its average score. The Core Ultra 7 268V's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE at 20900 and the Intel Core i5-12600T at 20917, with the Core Ultra 7 268V sitting 0.1% behind the latter.