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

The Verdict

The data set presents two Intel processors with fundamentally different design goals. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a desktop part built on the older Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor from the Arrow Lake-H family. Benchmark results show the Core Ultra 5 225H holds a decisive performance advantage across every recorded metric, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile, which indicates median performance among all recorded processors. The Core Ultra 5 225H delivers an average benchmark score of 31508, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495, the Intel Core 7 240H at 31483, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its performance profile must be inferred from its architectural specifications. Users requiring maximum compute throughput should select the Core Ultra 5 225H, while the Core 3 201TE serves as the lower-power, socketed desktop option with ECC memory support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing processes. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, which belongs to the Core 3 generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake-H codename from the Ultra 5 generation and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This process node difference is substantial, with the Core Ultra 5 225H using a significantly more advanced manufacturing technology.

Core counts differ dramatically between the two parts. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225H has more cores but does not use simultaneous multithreading, as its thread count equals its core count. The Core 3 201TE enables hyper-threading, giving it 8 threads from 4 physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 3 201TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225H provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225H offers larger cache allocations at every level, which supports its higher core count and newer architecture.

The die size for the Core 3 201TE is recorded as 163 mm², while no die size measurement exists for the Core Ultra 5 225H in the database. Memory support differs as well: the Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225H does not. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Core 3 201TE providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Core 3 201TE and the Core Ultra 5 225H. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries at all, which prevents a direct numerical comparison. The Core Ultra 5 225H, however, has a full suite of recorded benchmark scores that characterize its performance in isolation.

In Cinebench R15, the Core Ultra 5 225H scores 2397.5 in the multicore test and 288.5 in the singlecore test. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10041 multicore and 1417 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14629.5 multicore and 1969 singlecore. Geekbench results show 11526 multicore and 2151 singlecore.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225H cover several specialized workloads. Data compression scores 283451, data encryption scores 21428, and extended instructions score 21915. Prime number finding scores 220, floating point math scores 86540, and integer math scores 68520. The multithread score is 28119, physics scores 1877, and random string sorting scores 33654. Single thread performance is recorded at 4258 in two separate entries.

The percentile ranking places the Core Ultra 5 225H at 82, meaning it outperforms 82 percent of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are closely clustered. The Intel Core i5-13500 shows a delta of 0 percent with an average score of 31510, making it effectively identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX also shows a delta of 0 percent with an average score of 31495. The Intel Core 7 240H trails by 0.1 percent with 31483, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 also trails by 0.1 percent with 31473. These results indicate the Core Ultra 5 225H sits in a tightly packed performance band where several competing processors achieve nearly identical average scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Core 3 201TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 3 201TE has ECC memory support enabled. The Core Ultra 5 225H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What manufacturing process does each processor use?

A: The Core 3 201TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 225H is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the Core 3 201TE's boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core 3 201TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31508. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31510 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31495 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 7 240H scores 31483 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31473 with a delta of 0.1 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225H wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 14 cores and 14 threads provide substantially more parallel execution capacity than the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Core 3 201TE. The larger L3 cache of 18 MB shared, compared to 12 MB shared, supports more demanding working sets. The higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s reduces data transfer bottlenecks. The 3 nm TSMC process node provides a manufacturing advantage over the 10 nm Intel process. The 4.90 GHz boost clock exceeds the 4.60 GHz boost clock of the Core 3 201TE, giving it an advantage in single-threaded workloads as well. The integrated Arc Graphics 130T in the Core Ultra 5 225H represents a more capable graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 3 201TE, based on the architectural differences between the two.

The Core 3 201TE wins in areas that matter for specific desktop use cases. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 225H does not, making it suitable for systems requiring error-correcting memory. It uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a ball-grid array package typically soldered to the motherboard. The Core 3 201TE provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225H provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, offering more direct expansion bandwidth. The Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, providing compatibility with older memory platforms. Its launch MSRP is $134, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 225H.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 163 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Graphics 130T |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 82 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 31508 |

The base clock difference is notable: the Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz base, while the Core Ultra 5 225H runs at 1.70 GHz base. The Core Ultra 5 225H compensates with a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The TDP values also diverge sharply, with the Core 3 201TE rated at 45 W and the Core Ultra 5 225H rated at 28 W. This lower TDP, combined with the mobile BGA socket, confirms the Core Ultra 5 225H targets laptop and compact mobile platforms, while the Core 3 201TE targets socketed desktop builds. The 14-core Core Ultra 5 225H delivers its higher performance at lower power consumption, which reflects the efficiency gains of the 3 nm process from TSMC. The Core 3 201TE's higher TDP and larger die size reflect the older 10 nm Intel fabrication process.

The Core Ultra 5 225H has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134. Both processors were released on the same date, 2025-01-12, and both are listed as active in production. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3 201TE and SRQAM for the Core Ultra 5 225H.