AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is 0.40 GHz higher than the Intel Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, whereas the Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a Mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is a Desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201TE?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201TE is $134. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the clear performance leader across every recorded benchmark category. The database shows the Ryzen 5 240 delivering a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13013 points, a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2078 points, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 22658. Its single-thread performance also leads, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1742 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3675.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, meaning the data cannot show any direct benchmark wins for this processor. The core count difference (6 cores versus 4 cores) and the thread count difference (12 threads versus 8 threads) suggest the AMD part will dominate heavily threaded workloads. The Ryzen 5 240's 5.00 GHz boost clock versus the Intel part's 4.60 GHz boost clock also points to a single-thread advantage for AMD.

For workloads that depend on cache capacity, the Ryzen 5 240 provides 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 201TE provides 12 MB. The Ryzen 5 240 also has a higher memory bandwidth rating at 89.6 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel part. These differences align with the benchmark data showing the Ryzen 5 240 as the stronger processor overall.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a smaller manufacturing process.

The Ryzen 5 240 integrates the Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201TE integrates the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen 5 240's PCIe support is Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 201TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Memory support differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 240 supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, while the Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The Ryzen 5 240 does not support ECC memory, but the Intel Core 3 201TE does support ECC memory.

The Ryzen 5 240 has a transistor count of 25,000 million on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded transistor count, but its die size is 163 mm². The core-level cache layouts also differ: the Ryzen 5 240 uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache favors the AMD part, at 16 MB versus 12 MB.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: the Ryzen 5 240 runs at 4.30 GHz, and the Intel Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Ryzen 5 240 at 5.00 GHz and the Intel Core 3 201TE at 4.60 GHz.

Both processors share a 45 W TDP. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 5 240, and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel Core 3 201TE. The process nodes differ as noted, and the foundries are TSMC versus Intel. The Ryzen 5 240's die size is 178 mm², while the Intel Core 3 201TE's die size is 163 mm².

Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 240 versus 76.8 GB/s for the Intel Core 3 201TE. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD part and present on the Intel part. PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ, with the Radeon 760M versus UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ, with the Ryzen 5 240 being a mobile processor and the Intel Core 3 201TE being a desktop processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Intel Core 3 201TE has zero recorded benchmark scores, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The Ryzen 5 240, by contrast, has a substantial set of benchmark results.

Looking at the Ryzen 5 240's recorded scores, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13013 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2078, and the single-core score is 270. The Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 22658, a single-thread score of 3675, an integer math score of 73189, a floating point math score of 45301, and a data compression score of 267963.

The Ryzen 5 240's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has an average score of 33537, which is 0% different from the Ryzen 5 240's average score of 33542. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX both show average scores of 33667, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 5 240. The Intel Core i5-12600HX has an average score of 33375, which is 0.5% higher than the Ryzen 5 240.

Since the Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmarks, the data cannot produce any wins for it. The Ryzen 5 240's recorded benchmark scores show it outperforming the Intel part across every metric that has data, based on the core count, clock speed, and cache advantages documented above.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 delivers strong multi-threaded performance with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Its benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33542. This performance is comparable to the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (0.4% lower average score), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (0.4% lower average score).

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark data recorded, so its performance cannot be quantified against the Ryzen 5 240. Its 4 cores and 8 threads, 2.90 GHz base clock, and 4.60 GHz boost clock put it in the 50th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part does support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD part does not, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

For users who need maximum throughput in multi-threaded applications, the Ryzen 5 240 is the clear choice based on core count, clock speed, and cache capacity. The Intel Core 3 201TE may appeal to systems requiring ECC memory support or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, but its performance position in the database is far below the Ryzen 5 240. The Ryzen 5 240 also carries a higher memory bandwidth rating and a smaller manufacturing process, which supports its higher performance scores. The Intel Core 3 201TE's launch MSRP is $134, but without benchmark data, its performance cannot be compared directly to the Ryzen 5 240's recorded results.