Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a complete set of Cinebench and Passmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, but no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE. The Core 3 201TE shows an average benchmark score of 0 with no entries in its benchmark array, while the Core Ultra 5 225 posts an average benchmark score of 36938. This absence of data for the Core 3 201TE means a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be constructed from recorded measurements.

For the Core Ultra 5 225, the Cinebench R15 multicore result of 2609 and single-core result of 368 show a clear separation between parallel and single-thread workloads. The R20 run delivers 6317 multicore and 891 single-core, while R23 reaches 25891 multicore and 3655 single-core. These results scale consistently across Cinebench versions, indicating stable performance scaling as the workload intensity increases.

The Passmark suite for the Core Ultra 5 225 reveals where the processor concentrates its throughput. Data compression scores 302811, which is the highest recorded Passmark value for this chip. Floating point math reaches 92038, integer math hits 65345, and extended instructions score 27162. The multithread score of 30459 pairs with a single-thread score of 4412, and random string sorting completes at 36590. Prime number finding scores a modest 358, physics lands at 2342, and data encryption records 22285.

The Core 3 201TE has no entries in the head-to-head benchmark array, and the wins counter shows 0 for both processors. The database therefore indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is the only one of the two with any measured performance data, and the Core 3 201TE cannot be evaluated numerically against it. The percentile rankings tell a similar story: the Core Ultra 5 225 sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark support.

What the data does allow is an interpretation of the Core Ultra 5 225 against its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F matches it almost exactly with an average score of 36945 and a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails by 0.2 percent at 37018, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 trails by 0.4 percent at 37093, and the Intel Core i9-12900T trails by 0.5 percent at 37112. These deltas are all within a half percent, meaning the Core Ultra 5 225 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename with a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, whereas the Core 3 201TE carries a plain Core 3 generation label. The transistor count for the Core Ultra 5 225 is listed as 17,800 million, while the Core 3 201TE has no recorded transistor figure. Die size differs as well: the Core 3 201TE measures 163 mm², and the Core Ultra 5 225 measures 243 mm².

Core and thread counts separate the two clearly. The Core 3 201TE provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 provides 10 cores and 10 threads. The Core 3 201TE relies on hyperthreading to reach 8 threads from 4 cores, whereas the Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 physical cores and no threading surplus. Clock speeds also differ: the Core 3 201TE runs a 2.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, while the Core Ultra 5 225 runs a 3.30 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The Core Ultra 5 225 holds the advantage in both base and boost frequencies.

Cache hierarchies are built on different scales. The Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Every level of cache favors the Core Ultra 5 225, with the L3 difference being 8 MB. The memory controller also differs: the Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 5 225 at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE. ECC memory is supported on the Core 3 201TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225.

PCIe lane counts differ as well: the Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 225 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different families: the Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 201TE versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 225. The Core 3 201TE consumes 45 W TDP, and the Core Ultra 5 225 consumes 65 W TDP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938. The Intel Core 3 201TE has an average benchmark score of 0 due to having no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, which is a delta of 0 percent from the Core Ultra 5 225's 36938 average score. The two processors are effectively tied in the database's average score metric.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225 holds an 8 MB advantage.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm node from Intel, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses a 3 nm node from TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225 also has a higher transistor count at 17,800 million.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. Core count: 4 for the Core 3 201TE versus 10 for the Core Ultra 5 225. Thread count: 8 versus 10. Base clock: 2.90 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851.

Codename and architecture separate them: Bartlett Lake versus Arrow Lake-S, with the Core Ultra 5 225 carrying the architecture designation "Arrow Lake" explicitly. Process node: 10 nm Intel versus 3 nm TSMC. Die size: 163 mm² versus 243 mm². Transistor count: not recorded for the Core 3 201TE, versus 17,800 million for the Core Ultra 5 225.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB versus 192 KB. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 3 MB. L3 shared is 12 MB versus 20 MB. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC: supported versus not supported. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 20, both Gen 5 CPU-only. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Release dates differ by six days: the Core 3 201TE released on 2025-01-12, and the Core Ultra 5 225 released on 2025-01-06. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134, and the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 5 225 is $246. The part numbers are SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3 201TE and SRQCZSRVF7 for the Core Ultra 5 225. Both are active production desktop parts with locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear selection for users who need measured performance: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmark results. Its average score of 36938 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals all sit within 0.5 percent of its average score. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark data, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile by classification alone.

The Core Ultra 5 225 also dominates on paper specifications that typically correlate with performance: 10 cores versus 4, 20 MB of L3 versus 12 MB, a 3 nm node versus 10 nm, and a 4.90 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225 has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, more PCIe lanes at 20, and a larger die at 243 mm². The Core 3 201TE holds only two specification advantages: ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility, which matter for specific workstation or legacy scenarios rather than general performance.

The Core 3 201TE does have a lower TDP at 45 W versus 65 W, which could indicate lower power draw, but the database does not include any power measurements to confirm this. The launch MSRP of $134 for the Core 3 201TE versus $246 for the Core Ultra 5 225 reflects a lower initial price, but no performance-per-cost analysis can be derived from the recorded data since the Core 3 201TE has no scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins in every category where the database contains measurable information. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25891 and Passmark multithread score of 30459 demonstrate strong parallel throughput. The single-core Passmark score of 4412 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 indicate competitive single-thread performance as well. The 85th percentile ranking places it above the majority of recorded CPUs.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins only in the absence of data. It cannot be said to win any benchmark, since no benchmark scores exist for it. Its specification sheet shows ECC support and DDR4 compatibility, which the Core Ultra 5 225 lacks, making it the appropriate choice for systems requiring those specific features. Its smaller 45 W TDP suggests a lower thermal envelope, though no thermal measurements are in the database to confirm this.

The nearest-rival data for the Core Ultra 5 225 shows it competes directly with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at a 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at a -0.2 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at a -0.4 percent delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at a -0.5 percent delta. These margins are all within measurement noise, indicating the Core Ultra 5 225 occupies a performance tier that is well established among its contemporaries.

For users who need a processor with recorded performance data, the Core Ultra 5 225 is the only viable choice from this pair. For users who need ECC memory or DDR4 support, the Core 3 201TE is the only option, but its actual performance level remains unmeasured in the database. The data cannot support a broader conclusion than that.