Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 3 201TE, while the Intel Core 5 210H has a full set of recorded scores. The Core 5 210H posts an average benchmark score of 24872, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show how tight the competition is at this level: the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964 (0.4% higher). The Core 5 210H sits essentially neck-and-neck with all four, within a fraction of a percent.

Looking at the Core 5 210H's individual Cinebench results, the multicore scores show a clear progression across versions: 1757 in R15, 6504 in R20, and 11830 in R23. Single-core results follow the same pattern: 247 in R15, 918 in R20, and 1771 in R23. PassMark results for the Core 5 210H include 217805 in data compression, 12187 in data encryption, 13370 in extended instructions, 53 in find prime numbers, 45057 in floating point math, 61503 in integer math, 18252 in multithread, 1040 in physics, 23451 in random string sorting, and 3539 in single thread.

Because the Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot show a direct score comparison. The Core 3 201TE does hold a 50th percentile position versus all CPUs, which places it well below the Core 5 210H's 77th percentile. That gap in percentile ranking is the only numerical comparison available between the two parts, and it indicates a substantial difference in measured performance across the database's full CPU pool.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 163 mm². The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, also on a 10 nm process node, but the database lists no die size for it.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. Cache layout also differs: both share 12 MB of L3 cache, but the L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE versus 2 MB per core on the Core 5 210H. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 210H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Core 3 201TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 5 210H has no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The market segments are different: the Core 3 201TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 5 210H is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1744. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for the Core 3 201TE versus 2.20 GHz for the Core 5 210H, while boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. The Core 3 201TE launched on 2025-01-12, and the Core 5 210H launched on 2024-12-17.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. However, the Core 3 201TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 5 210H has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 210H does not.

Q: How do their percentile rankings compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE sits in the 50th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 210H sits in the 77th percentile.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz, and the Intel Core 5 210H boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core 5 210H |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | 163 mm² | Not listed |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $342 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 77 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 24872 |

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process, have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and are not multiplier unlocked. Both are actively in production.

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two processors clearly by role and measured performance. The Intel Core 5 210H has a substantial advantage in core count, thread count, L2 cache per core, boost clock, and percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 24872 places it at the 77th percentile, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores recorded.

The Core 3 201TE brings different strengths: ECC memory support, a higher base clock, more PCIe lanes, and a desktop socket. Its 50th percentile ranking is not a weak position in the broader database, but it is far below the Core 5 210H's standing. The Core 5 210H's nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of it, confirming that it operates at a competitive level among mid-range to upper-mid-range processors.

The Core 3 201TE costs less at launch MSRP ($134 versus $342), but the data does not support any performance equivalence. The Core 5 210H is the stronger processor by every measured performance metric in the database, and its mobile segment designation with 8 cores and 12 threads gives it a clear workload advantage for multithreaded tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H wins in scenarios that demand parallel processing. Its 8 cores and 12 threads, combined with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and a 4.80 GHz boost clock, produce the benchmark results recorded in the database. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11830 and PassMark multithread score of 18252 indicate strong throughput for render workloads, compilation tasks, and other heavily threaded applications. Its 77th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 24872 place it alongside the Intel Core i7-13620H, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Intel Core i7-11850H, and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, all within a 0.4% band. This processor is the appropriate choice for mobile systems where the workload is compute-intensive and multithreaded.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in scenarios that prioritize platform flexibility and reliability features. ECC memory support is present, which matters for error-sensitive computing environments. The desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) allows it to be installed in a conventional desktop motherboard, and its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide more expansion bandwidth for discrete devices than the Core 5 210H's 8 lanes. The higher base clock of 2.90 GHz gives it an edge in lightly threaded workloads that rely on sustained clock speed rather than boost behavior, though the Core 5 210H's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz counters that in single-thread bursts. The Core 3 201TE also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, which is useful for memory-bound desktop tasks, and its 50th percentile ranking confirms it as a mid-range desktop option rather than a performance leader.

The data shows two processors aimed at different use cases. The Core 5 210H is the performance pick for mobile computing with measured benchmark dominance. The Core 3 201TE is the desktop pick for systems that need ECC memory, more PCIe lanes, and a lower launch MSRP, with the trade-off of fewer cores and a lower percentile standing.