AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 3 201TE occupy different positions in the database, with the Ryzen 7 250 clearly aimed at higher throughput workloads while the Core 3 201TE targets a more modest desktop role. The Ryzen 7 250 posts a benchmark percentile of 86, meaning it outperforms 86 percent of all CPUs recorded in the database, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile, exactly at the median.

The Ryzen 7 250 wins on raw multi-threaded capability. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,676 points, which is a strong result for a 28 W mobile part. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1,715 also shows a significant advantage in lightly threaded tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,678 reinforces that this processor is not merely a multi-core brute, but also a capable performer in single-threaded applications.

The Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its entry lists an empty benchmarks array, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals. This makes direct comparison impossible on the basis of measured performance. What can be stated is its configuration: 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. These figures suggest a more modest throughput ceiling than the Ryzen 7 250, which boosts to 5.10 GHz across 8 cores.

The use-case split is therefore asymmetric in the data. For workloads that scale across cores, such as rendering, compilation, or data processing, the Ryzen 7 250 has both the core count and the measured scores to indicate a clear advantage. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Ryzen 7 250 again leads based on its recorded Cinebench R15 single-core score of 269 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,715. The Core 3 201TE, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned as a winner in any measured category within this database.

The memory support also differentiates the two. The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. For memory-intensive workloads, the Ryzen 7 250 has a theoretical bandwidth advantage of 12.8 GB/s, a 16.7 percent difference relative to the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically translates into higher transistor density and better power efficiency for the AMD part, though the database does not record power efficiency directly.

The Ryzen 7 250 integrates 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Core 3 201TE has no recorded transistor count, but its die size is 163 mm². The Ryzen 7 250 has 8 physical cores and 16 threads, while the Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache hierarchies differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Core 3 201TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has a larger total L3 (16 MB versus 12 MB), while the Intel part has slightly larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The integrated graphics differ by model. The Ryzen 7 250 carries a Radeon 780M, which is a high-end integrated GPU in the mobile segment. The Core 3 201TE carries UHD Graphics 730, a more basic desktop-class integrated solution. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either, so the comparison is limited to naming the parts.

Memory controller support also differs. The Ryzen 7 250 supports only DDR5, with ECC disabled. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and it enables ECC memory. This makes the Intel part more flexible for legacy memory environments or error-correcting workloads, while the AMD part is locked to newer DDR5 modules.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The Ryzen 7 250 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Core 3 201TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, which allows higher per-lane bandwidth, but the AMD part has four additional lanes available for expansion.

Socket and market segment separate the platforms entirely. The Ryzen 7 250 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, and is classified as a mobile processor. The Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and is classified as a desktop processor. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported in either case.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core 3 201TE. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and both winsA and winsB are recorded as 0. This means there is no direct measured comparison available in the recorded data.

For the Ryzen 7 250, the available benchmark scores are extensive. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,302 in multi-core and 269 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14,676 in multi-core and 1,715 in single-core. The PassMark suite shows a broad range: multi-thread score of 25,089, single-thread score of 3,678, integer math at 91,565, floating point math at 53,285, data compression at 300,708, data encryption at 17,661, extended instructions at 21,613, find prime numbers at 73, physics at 1,147, and random string sorting at 35,861. These numbers give a complete picture of the Ryzen 7 250's measured performance profile.

The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded at all. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. This is a significant gap: the database contains no empirical evidence of the Intel part's performance in any of the standard tests.

Given the absence of Core 3 201TE scores, the only meaningful benchmark comparison comes from the Ryzen 7 250's nearest rivals, which are all Intel parts. The Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221. Its closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, with an average score of 38,194, a delta of 0.1 percent in favor of the AMD part. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Ryzen 7 250 trails it by a hair. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 38,149, a delta of 0.2 percent, putting the AMD part ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38,312, a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the Ryzen 7 250 is slightly behind.

These deltas are all within 0.2 percent, indicating that the Ryzen 7 250 sits in a very tight performance cluster around the 38,200 average score mark. Its 86th percentile ranking reflects that this cluster is above most of the database population.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 only. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 3 201TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a difference of 12.8 GB/s.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor use?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. The Core 3 201TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Core 3 201TE?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Core 3 201TE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Specification Differences

The following table lists the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core 3 201TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part Number | 100-000001722 | SRPKDQ5CK |

| Percentile | 86 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 38,221 | 0 |

The Ryzen 7 250 is a mobile processor with a lower TDP of 28 W, while the Core 3 201TE is a desktop processor with a higher TDP of 45 W. The AMD part uses a newer 4 nm process and a larger L3 cache, while the Intel part offers ECC support, dual memory type compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The Core 3 201TE has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the Ryzen 7 250 has no launch MSRP in the database. The Ryzen 7 250 is the only one of the two with measured benchmark performance, placing it at the 86th percentile, whereas the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded scores.