Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core 5 120UL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core 5 120UL?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of each processor?

A: Both processors have a maximum boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a base clock of 1.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a TDP of 15. This indicates the Core 3 201TE is designed for a higher power envelope.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 120UL does not.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions for these chips?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core 5 120UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has a percentile rank of 68, whereas the Intel Core 3 201TE has a percentile rank of 50.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 201TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename with a Raptor Lake architecture. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel and use the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configurations diverge significantly. The Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread part, whereas the Core 5 120UL is a 10-core, 12-thread part. This difference in core count and thread count is substantial, with the Core 5 120UL offering 6 more physical cores and 4 more threads.

Memory support is identical in type, as both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. However, the Core 3 201TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 5 120UL does not have a memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Core 3 201TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Core 5 120UL.

PCIe support differs between the two. The Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 120UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This represents a generational and lane-count advantage for the Core 3 201TE in expansion capability.

Cache structure is shared in its hierarchy: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 3 201TE featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the Core 5 120UL featuring Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The die size is recorded for the Core 3 201TE at 163 mm², while the Core 5 120UL does not have a die size listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark data for the Intel Core 5 120UL but no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE. Therefore, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the recorded performance of the Core 5 120UL and its position relative to similar processors.

The Core 5 120UL achieves an average benchmark score of 13594. This places it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494, which is 0.7% lower than the Core 5 120UL. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a 0.8% deficit. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a 1.1% deficit. The Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, which is 1.1% higher than the Core 5 120UL.

Individual benchmark results for the Core 5 120UL show a strong multicore showing. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 8974 and the single-core score is 1266. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 3769 and the single-core score is 531. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 904 and the single-core score is 127.

PassMark results for the Core 5 120UL include a multi-thread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. Data compression scores 109090, data encryption scores 7685, and extended instructions scores 5203. Floating point math scores 26311, integer math scores 38060, and find prime numbers scores 47. Physics scores 807 and random string sorting scores 13610.

The comparison against the Core i3-12100F is particularly relevant. The Core 5 120UL leads that rival by only 0.7% in average score, indicating a near-parity performance level. Against the Core 3 N355 and Core i5-9500, the Core 5 120UL holds a marginal lead of 0.8% and 1.1%, respectively. The Core 3 304 is the only rival in the nearest group that surpasses the Core 5 120UL, doing so by 1.1%.

Since the Core 3 201TE lacks recorded benchmarks, the data cannot show direct performance wins for it. The available evidence indicates that the Core 5 120UL delivers competitive performance among its peers in the database, sitting within a narrow band of roughly 1% above or below its closest comparisons.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split in design intent. The Intel Core 5 120UL is a 10-core, 12-thread processor with a 15 TDP and a 1.30 GHz base clock, optimized for power efficiency while still reaching a 4.60 GHz boost clock. Its benchmark scores are substantial for its power class, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8974 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 10558.

The Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a 45 TDP and a 2.90 GHz base clock. The higher base clock suggests stronger sustained single-thread performance in workloads that do not scale across cores, but no benchmark data is available to confirm this. Its higher TDP and larger PCIe capability (Gen 5, 16 lanes) indicate a design targeting different priorities, such as connectivity and raw clock speed over core count.

Users who prioritize multi-threaded workloads should consider the Core 5 120UL based on its 10 cores and recorded multicore scores. The data shows the Core 5 120UL outperforms its nearest rivals by small margins, with the exception of the Core 3 304, which leads by 1.1%.

Users who require ECC memory support or Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes would be directed toward the Core 3 201TE, as those features are exclusive to it in this comparison. The Core 3 201TE also has a higher base clock, which may benefit lightly threaded tasks that depend on frequency rather than core count.

The Core 5 120UL has a higher percentile ranking (68 vs. 50) and a higher average benchmark score (13594 vs. 0, as no scores are recorded for the Core 3 201TE). This makes the Core 5 120UL the better-documented performer in this pairing.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core 5 120UL |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 15 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Not listed | Raptor Lake |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | Not listed |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

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

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRPKDQ5CK | Unknown |