Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E is the clear performance leader in this comparison, based on the recorded benchmark data. It delivers a substantial advantage in every measurable workload category, from single-thread responsiveness to heavily multithreaded tasks. The database shows the Core 3 201E achieving an average benchmark score of 19056, which places it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-12400F (avg score 19039, delta 0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (avg score 18982, delta 0.4%). This places it in a competitive tier with well-known mainstream desktop and mobile processors.

The Intel Processor U302L, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals or head-to-head benchmark results. Its percentile ranking stands at 50, which is the median of all tracked CPUs, but this figure appears without supporting benchmark data. The wins column shows 0 for both processors, meaning the database contains no direct comparative test results between these two specific parts. The Core 3 201E therefore wins by default in every category where performance is measured, simply because it is the only one with recorded results.

For use cases, the Core 3 201E is suited to desktop workloads where sustained multithreaded performance matters, such as content creation, compilation, and data processing. Its PassMark multithread score of 14839, combined with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12613, indicates strong parallel throughput. The U302L, with no performance data, cannot be positioned for any specific workload based on measurements. Its mobile segment designation and 15 TDP suggest low-power operation, but without benchmark numbers, any performance claim would be unsupported.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations despite sharing the same Intel Socket 1700 physical interface. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, indicating hyperthreading support. The U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads, which suggests a hybrid arrangement with fewer threads than cores, likely including efficiency cores that do not support hyperthreading. The Core 3 201E operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The U302L operates with a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. This clock difference is substantial and explains a large portion of the performance gap.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure but differ in total L3 capacity. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the U302L has 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is listed as 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E, while the U302L has no recorded die size.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 201E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the U302L has no memory bandwidth figure. The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the U302L does not. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 3 201E using UHD Graphics 730 and the U302L using UHD Graphics 80EU.

The market segments differ: the Core 3 201E is a desktop part, while the U302L is a mobile part. The production status for both is listed as Active. The Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, while the U302L was released earlier on 2024-04-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Processor U302L. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counters for both processors are zero. This means there are no recorded side-by-side test results for these two specific models.

However, the Core 3 201E has a full set of standalone benchmark scores that can be interpreted. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1271, and its single-core score is 179. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multicore and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12613 multicore and 1780 single-core. These results show a processor with strong scaling from single to multi-threaded workloads.

PassMark results for the Core 3 201E include a multithread score of 14839, a single-thread score of 3482, integer math at 43894, floating point math at 33260, data compression at 164160, data encryption at 8931, extended instructions at 11035, find prime numbers at 57, physics at 1141, and random string sorting at 17783. The data compression score of 164160 is particularly high, suggesting strong performance in archiving and compression workloads. The find prime numbers score of 57 is notably low, which may indicate a weakness in certain integer-heavy single-threaded loops.

The U302L has no benchmark scores at all. The database cannot provide any comparative deltas between the two processors because the U302L has no recorded results. The nearest rivals listed for the Core 3 201E are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-12400F (delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (delta 0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (delta 0.4%). These deltas are all within 0.4% of the Core 3 201E's average score, placing it in a tightly competitive performance band with those processors.

Specification Differences

The table below summarizes only the fields where the two processors differ according to the database.

| Field | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Processor U302L |

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

| Cores | 4 | 5 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| TDP | 60 | 15 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | Not recorded |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 10 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | True | False |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 80EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $285 |

| Part Number | SRVTR | SRPKGQ5CX |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 73 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 19056 | 0 |

Fields that are identical include the manufacturer (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1.25 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), production status (Active), and multiplier lock state (unlocked is false for both).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores. However, the Core 3 201E has 8 threads versus 6 threads for the U302L, meaning the Core 3 201E supports hyperthreading on all its cores.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The Core 3 201E runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The U302L runs at a base clock of 1.20 GHz and boosts to 2.40 GHz. The Core 3 201E has a 2.40 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the U302L does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056. The U302L has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark data is recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60, while the U302L has a TDP of 15. The U302L is designed for much lower power operation, consistent with its mobile segment classification.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes and newer PCIe generation?

A: The Core 3 201E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 201E supports both a newer generation and double the lane count.

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual comparison because only one of the two processors has any recorded performance measurements. The Intel Core 3 201E is fully benchmarked across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests. Its average score of 19056 places it in the 73rd percentile of all tracked CPUs, and its nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of its average, confirming it sits in a well-established performance tier.

The Intel Processor U302L has no benchmark results, no nearest rivals, and an average score of 0. Its percentile of 50 cannot be validated against any actual measurements. The only concrete advantages it holds over the Core 3 201E are a higher core count (5 vs 4), a lower TDP (15 vs 60), and a lower launch MSRP of $285 compared to $134 for the Core 3 201E. It also has a smaller L3 cache (10 MB vs 12 MB), a far lower boost clock (2.40 GHz vs 4.80 GHz), no ECC support, older PCIe (Gen 4 vs Gen 5), and half the PCIe lanes (8 vs 16).

For a desktop builder selecting between these two on benchmark performance, the Core 3 201E is the only choice supported by data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12613 and single-core score of 1780 indicate capable performance for both productivity and everyday use. Its PassMark multithread score of 14839 and data compression score of 164160 reinforce this. The U302L, being a mobile part with a 15 TDP and a 2.40 GHz boost clock, would likely deliver far lower performance, but the database contains no numbers to confirm this.

For a mobile or low-power application, the U302L has the advantage of a 15 TDP, which is a quarter of the Core 3 201E's 60 TDP. It also has a higher core count, which could benefit lightly threaded efficiency workloads if the clock speeds suffice. However, the absence of any benchmark data for the U302L means its real-world performance cannot be quantified here.

The launch MSRP of $134 for the Core 3 201E is notable given its performance tier, while the U302L's launch MSRP of $285 is higher despite the lack of measured performance. The Core 3 201E is the recommended choice for any workload where performance matters, based on the recorded data. The U302L should only be considered for scenarios where its 15 TDP and mobile form factor are mandatory, and even then, its performance relative to the Core 3 201E remains unmeasured and therefore unverified.