Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is the decisive choice for any workload where multi-core performance matters. The recorded data shows it delivers a multi-core score of 14,769 in Cinebench R23, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core Ultra 5 235 holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the 50th percentile for the Core 3 201TE. The Core Ultra 5 235 also places within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P, and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, confirming its position in a competitive performance tier. The Core 3 201TE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, targets basic desktop duties; the Core Ultra 5 235, with 14 cores and 14 threads, targets demanding applications and content creation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and manufacturing processes. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 235 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename and is built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 235 integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the Core 3 201TE has a 163 mm² die size with no transistor count recorded. The Core Ultra 5 235 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation, while the Core 3 201TE belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235 has larger caches across all levels: 192 KB of L1 cache per core versus 80 KB per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB. The Core Ultra 5 235 also has higher clock speeds, with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, compared to 2.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost for the Core 3 201TE.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 235 has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, against 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE. The Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235 does not. The Core Ultra 5 235 has more PCIe lanes: Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for the Core 3 201TE.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. The sockets are not interchangeable: the Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, because the Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 5 235, however, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results that establish its performance profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 235 scores 14,769 in multi-core and 2,085 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6,202 in multi-core and 875 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,488 in multi-core and 210 in single-core. The PassMark results show 37,816 in multithread, 4,516 in single thread, 117,951 in floating point math, 87,948 in integer math, 39,0711 in data compression, 29,293 in data encryption, 32,752 in extended instructions, 371 in find prime numbers, 2,570 in physics, and 48,980 in random string sorting.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 235 is 46,062. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with an average score of 46,030 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i9-13900HX with 46,098 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 4364P with 45,970 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7303 with 45,960 and a delta of 0.2%. These comparisons place the Core Ultra 5 235 at parity with high-end mobile and server processors.

Because the Core 3 201TE lacks any benchmark entries, no direct comparison of application performance is possible from the recorded data. The specification differences alone, however, indicate a large gap: the Core Ultra 5 235 has 10 more cores, higher clocks, more cache, and higher memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the 89th percentile ranking of the Core Ultra 5 235?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 holds the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201TE holds the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in every measurable performance category, based on the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769 and single-core score of 2,085 indicate strong throughput for rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 37,816 and floating point math score of 117,951 further support this conclusion. The Core Ultra 5 235 also wins on memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, on PCIe lane count at 20 lanes, and on cache capacity at 24 MB L3. Its 3 nm process node from TSMC provides a manufacturing advantage over the 10 nm node of the Core 3 201TE.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in specific areas that do not involve raw performance. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 235 does not. It supports DDR4 memory, offering compatibility with existing platforms. It uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235 requires Intel Socket 1851. The Core 3 201TE also has a lower TDP of 45 watts against 65 watts for the Core Ultra 5 235, indicating lower power consumption. The launch MSRP of the Core 3 201TE is $134, while the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 5 235 is $257.

For users whose priority is maximum compute performance, the Core Ultra 5 235 is the clear selection. For users who require ECC memory support or DDR4 compatibility, the Core 3 201TE is the only option between the two.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field in the database.

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 163 mm² | 243 mm² |

| 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) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $257 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2025-01-06 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 89 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 46,062 |