AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Intel Core 3 201TE, though direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are limited because the Intel processor has no benchmark entries in the database. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 71,797 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating a lack of recorded measurements rather than a literal zero performance result.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265, which reflects its 12-core, 24-thread configuration. Its single-core score of 1,857 in the same test demonstrates strong per-thread efficiency. In PassMark testing, the AMD processor shows particular strength in integer math with a score of 146,506, floating-point math with 86,747, and data compression with 496,427. The encryption workload score of 29,919 and extended instructions score of 36,527 further confirm the processor's capability in compute-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, with its 4-core, 8-thread design, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data makes direct numerical comparison impossible for specific workloads. However, the architectural differences between the two processors provide context for the expected performance gap. The AMD part's 12 cores versus the Intel part's 4 cores represents a 3x core advantage, and the 24 threads versus 8 threads represents a 3x thread advantage. The boost clock difference, 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel, further favors the AMD processor in single-threaded scenarios.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an average score of 71,910 and a delta of -0.2%, indicating near-parity. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71,370 with a delta of 0.6% (the AMD part is slightly ahead), while the Intel Xeon 6517P and Intel Xeon 6724P score 72,350 and 72,396 respectively, with deltas of -0.8% (the AMD part trails slightly). These comparisons show the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX competing within a narrow band of high-end desktop and server processors, despite having no directly recorded rival benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process node difference, 5 nm versus 10 nm, provides the AMD processor with a transistor density advantage that contributes to its higher core count and clock speeds within a comparable power envelope.

The AMD processor contains 13,140 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design with a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel processor has a single die size of 163 mm² with no transistor count listed in the database. The cache hierarchy differs significantly: the AMD part offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This 64 MB versus 12 MB L3 cache difference is substantial and directly impacts workloads with large working sets.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 memory exclusively with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does support ECC memory. The PCIe configurations differ as well: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This lane count difference matters for expansion options in desktop versus mobile configurations.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD processor uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, whereas the Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD processor targets the mobile market segment with an AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment with Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor's TDP is 55 watts, and the Intel processor's TDP is 45 watts, a 10-watt difference that reflects the higher core count and clock speeds of the AMD part. The AMD processor's production status is active, with a release date of April 2025; the Intel processor is also active, with a January 2025 release date.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, with its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 64 MB L3 cache, is positioned for demanding multi-threaded workloads. Its 94th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 71,797 place it alongside high-end desktop processors like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and Xeon-class parts, with deltas within 0.8% of those rivals.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB L3 cache, targets a more modest performance tier. Its 50th percentile ranking and lack of recorded benchmark scores make quantitative comparison difficult, but the core count, thread count, cache size, and clock speed differences all point to the AMD processor delivering significantly higher throughput in multi-threaded applications.

For scenarios requiring maximum multi-core performance, data compression, encryption, or floating-point math, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is the choice supported by the recorded measurements. The Intel Core 3 201TE offers ECC memory support, a feature absent from the AMD part, which may matter for specific reliability-focused desktop workloads. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing more flexibility in platform memory selection. The AMD processor's unlocked multiplier and higher TDP allow for tuning headroom, while the Intel processor's locked multiplier and lower TDP suit fixed-power desktop builds.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 12 for AMD versus 4 for Intel. Thread count: 24 versus 8. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP: 55 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FL1 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 5 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: 2x 71 mm² versus 163 mm². Transistors: 13,140 million versus not listed.

Cache: L1 per core is 64 KB for AMD versus 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 64 MB for AMD versus 12 MB for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory: not supported for AMD versus supported for Intel. PCIe: Gen 5, 28 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5, 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Multiplier: unlocked for AMD versus locked for Intel. Release date: April 2025 versus January 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the boost clock speed difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX boosts up to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts up to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has an average benchmark score of 71,797. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.