Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core 5 211E are both desktop processors built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, sharing the same Bartlett Lake codename and a 10 nm process node from Intel. They launched on the same date and target the same market segment, but they differ substantially in core count, cache capacity, power envelope, and measured performance. The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two parts, so the analysis below relies on the available benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 211E and the specification differences between the two processors.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache is available on each chip?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: Both processors use Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134. The Intel Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Bartlett Lake generation and are fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The die size differs considerably: the Intel Core 3 201TE measures 163 mm², while the Intel Core 5 211E measures 257 mm². This larger die accommodates the additional cores and cache on the Core 5 211E.

The core configuration is the primary architectural split. The Intel Core 3 201TE provides 4 cores and 8 threads, which indicates simultaneous multithreading on a quad-core layout. The Intel Core 5 211E provides 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that combines additional physical cores with a thread count that suggests some cores do not contribute extra threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both parts. The L2 cache differs: the Intel Core 3 201TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache also scales upward, from 12 MB on the Core 3 201TE to 20 MB on the Core 5 211E.

Memory support is the same on both processors. Each supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is also identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both chips have ECC memory support and use the same UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU.

The power envelope is noticeably higher on the larger chip. The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a supported feature on either part. Both carry the same production status and release date in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 211E. However, the Intel Core 5 211E has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, and its percentile placement relative to all CPUs provides context. The Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37829. The Intel Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database has no measured performance average for that part.

Since the Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores, the comparison must rely on the architectural differences and the recorded performance of the Core 5 211E. The Core 5 211E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 and a single-core score of 2878. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8563 multi-core and 1208 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2055 multi-core and 289 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 5 211E show strong multi-threaded performance. The multithread score is 23833, and the single-thread score is 4006. Integer math reaches 88117, floating point math reaches 66402, and extended instructions reach 21592. Data compression scores 346757, data encryption scores 17938, and random string sorting scores 34308. Physics testing produces a score of 702, and prime number finding produces a score of 43.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 211E are all AMD and Intel parts with very close average scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average score of 37804, which is 0.1% below the Core 5 211E. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 has an average score of 37762, 0.2% below. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37904, 0.2% above. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37911, also 0.2% above. These small deltas place the Core 5 211E in a tightly contested performance band.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, lacking any benchmark scores, cannot be compared numerically to the Core 5 211E or to any rivals. The data shows that the Core 5 211E is a fully characterized processor with strong multi-core results, while the Core 3 201TE has no recorded performance metrics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. Core count is 4 for the Intel Core 3 201TE versus 10 for the Intel Core 5 211E. Thread count is 8 versus 16. Base clock is 2.90 GHz on the Core 3 201TE and 2.70 GHz on the Core 5 211E. Boost clock is 4.60 GHz on the Core 3 201TE and 4.90 GHz on the Core 5 211E. TDP is 45 W versus 65 W.

Die size differs at 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE and 257 mm² for the Core 5 211E. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE and 2 MB per core on the Core 5 211E. L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201TE and 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211E. The launch MSRP is $134 for the Core 3 201TE and $221 for the Core 5 211E.

Fields that are identical include the process node at 10 nm, the socket at Intel Socket 1700, the codename Bartlett Lake, L1 cache at 80 KB per core, memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, integrated graphics as UHD Graphics 730, market segment as Desktop, production status as Active, release date, and multiplier-unlocked status as false.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with the same platform fundamentals but very different execution resources. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a lower-power, lower-core-count part with a 45 W TDP, 4 cores, 8 threads, and 12 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211E is a higher-power, higher-core-count part with a 65 W TDP, 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20 MB of L3 cache.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, and that data places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37829 puts it within 0.2% of several AMD Ryzen AI processors and the Intel Core i9-14901E. The single-core Cinebench R23 result of 2878 and multi-core result of 20389 show a processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark results, so the database cannot confirm its performance level beyond its specifications. Its 50th percentile placement with an average score of 0 indicates that no measurements are available for analysis. Buyers choosing between these two parts should consider that the Core 5 211E has verified performance data, while the Core 3 201TE does not.

The launch MSRP difference is $87, with the Core 3 201TE at $134 and the Core 5 211E at $221. The higher price of the Core 5 211E corresponds to a larger die, more cores, more cache, and a higher TDP. The Core 3 201TE offers a lower power draw and a lower entry point, but the absence of benchmark data means its real-world standing cannot be quantified from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every category where measured data exists. Its 10 cores and 16 threads provide a clear advantage for multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, data compression, and encryption. The PassMark multithread score of 23833 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 demonstrate strong parallel performance. The larger L3 cache of 20 MB and the higher per-core L2 cache of 2 MB support data-intensive tasks. The higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz also helps single-threaded responsiveness, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 and PassMark single-thread score of 4006.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in power efficiency by specification. Its 45 W TDP is significantly lower than the 65 W TDP of the Core 5 211E, which makes it the more suitable choice for systems with tighter thermal or power budgets. Its smaller die size of 163 mm² also suggests lower manufacturing complexity. The lower launch MSRP of $134 positions it as the less expensive part between the two. For workloads that do not require many cores, the 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock may be sufficient, though the database provides no benchmark scores to confirm this.

The data supports a clear split: the Intel Core 5 211E is the performance-oriented processor with verified multi-core and single-core results, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is the lower-power, lower-cost alternative without recorded performance metrics. The Core 5 211E also holds a strong position among its nearest rivals, with all four recorded rivals within 0.2% of its average score. The Core 3 201TE has no rivals listed and no wins recorded in the database.