AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and Intel Core 3 201TE occupy very different positions in the database. The Ryzen 5 9500F has a recorded average benchmark score of 52,873, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries, so the comparison rests on the AMD part's measured results and the architectural data for both. The Ryzen 5 9500F sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 3 201TE is at the 50th percentile. That gap alone frames the entire head-to-head: the AMD chip is a high-end desktop part, the Intel chip is a mid-pack entry.

In single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 9500F records a PassMark single-thread score of 4,258. The Core 3 201TE has no comparable score, so a direct numeric delta is unavailable. What the data does show is that the Ryzen 5 9500F's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with an average score of 53,288 (0.8% higher), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 (0.6% higher), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52,974 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 at 52,901 (0.1% higher). The Ryzen 5 9500F is effectively within 1% of those four parts, which means it trades blows with a 12-core Ryzen 9 and a server-class EPYC in aggregate PassMark scoring. The Core 3 201TE has no such rival list, indicating the database has not placed it near any comparable measured parts.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 5 9500F posts a PassMark multithread score of 28,312. Its floating-point math score is 56,570, integer math is 84,198, and data compression reaches 325,678. The data encryption score is 15,716, extended instructions hit 26,370, and prime number finding is 220. Random string sorting scores 34,174, and physics lands at 1,851. The Core 3 201TE again has no measured equivalents, so every one of these figures stands as a Ryzen-only result. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock explains the magnitude of these numbers better than any single metric.

The Intel part's absence of benchmarks means the head-to-head is one-sided in the recorded data. The Ryzen 5 9500F's 91st percentile placement is the strongest single indicator: it outperforms roughly nine out of ten CPUs in the database. The Core 3 201TE's 50th percentile places it at the median. Those percentile values are the only direct comparative scores available, and they show a chasm between the two products. The Ryzen 5 9500F also has a launch MSRP of $219, while the Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134, but pricing is not part of this analysis beyond noting those figures exist.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 9500F wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. Its strongest areas, relative to its own average of 52,873, are integer math at 84,198 and data compression at 325,678. Those two scores are far above the average, indicating the Zen 5 architecture handles arithmetic and compression workloads with particular efficiency. Floating-point math at 56,570 and extended instructions at 26,370 also exceed the average, suggesting strong SIMD and vectorized task performance. Random string sorting at 34,174 and multithread at 28,312 round out a profile that favors compute-heavy desktop tasks.

The Core 3 201TE wins in efficiency-oriented metrics that are purely structural. Its TDP is 45 watts versus 65 watts for the Ryzen 5 9500F, so it draws less power under the database's rated thermal envelope. Its die size is 163 mm², much larger than the Ryzen 5 9500F's 70.6 mm², which reflects a different manufacturing approach rather than a performance advantage. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, while the Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics at all. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, the Core 3 201TE is the only one of the two that can function standalone.

The Core 3 201TE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only. That gives the Intel part flexibility for older memory platforms. The Intel chip's memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s, lower than the Ryzen 5 9500F's 89.6 GB/s, but the dual-format support is a practical win for builds reusing existing DDR4 modules. ECC memory support is present on both parts, so that is a tie. The Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 3 201TE is locked, making the AMD part the clear winner for overclocking-oriented users.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 9500F uses AMD's Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core 3 201TE uses Intel's Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains the Ryzen 5 9500F's much smaller die size of 70.6 mm² against the Intel part's 163 mm². The AMD chip integrates 8,315 million transistors; the Intel part has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ sharply. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the Ryzen 5 9500F has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Core 3 201TE has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the bigger split: 32 MB shared on the AMD part versus 12 MB shared on the Intel part. That 20 MB difference in L3 is a major factor in the AMD chip's higher benchmark scores, especially for workloads that repeatedly access the same data sets. The Ryzen 5 9500F's larger L3 cache reduces memory latency and improves hit rates in ways that show up in integer math and compression scores.

Memory support diverges: the Ryzen 5 9500F runs DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Both are dual-channel memory designs. The Ryzen 5 9500F uses AMD Socket AM5, the Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has integrated UHD Graphics 730, the AMD part has none. The Ryzen 5 9500F is unlocked for overclocking; the Core 3 201TE is not.

The release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 9500F launched on 2025-09-07, the Core 3 201TE on 2025-01-12. Both are active production parts. The Ryzen 5 9500F's part number is 100-000001406, the Intel part's is SRPKDQ5CK. The Ryzen 5 9500F belongs to the 9000 series, while the Core 3 201TE has no series designation. The Intel part's architecture field is null in the database, so the codename Bartlett Lake is the only architectural label available.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does either CPU include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which CPU supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 3 201TE supports DDR4, along with DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has a 65 watt TDP, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has a 45 watt TDP.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which CPU can be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 3 201TE does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core 3 201TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-09-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $219 | $134 |

| Part Number | 100-000001406 | SRPKDQ5CK |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 91 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 52,873 | 0 (no recorded benchmarks) |