Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX Comparison

Intel Core 3 201TE (Bartlett Lake, desktop) and Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (Arrow Lake-HX, mobile) share a release date but little else. The former is a 4-core, 8-thread processor aimed at entry-level desktop builds, while the latter is a 20-core, 20-thread mobile flagship. Benchmark data for the Core 3 201TE is absent from the database, so all quantitative comparisons rely entirely on the recorded scores for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. The Core Ultra 7 265HX sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63173, placing it in the upper echelon of processors measured.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores of its own. Consequently, all measurable performance data comes from the Core Ultra 7 265HX. The Core Ultra 7 265HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 17069, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4096. In single-core tests, it records 5737 in Cinebench R23, 2409 in Cinebench R20, and 578 in Cinebench R15. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 47985 and a single-thread score of 4500. The Core Ultra 7 265HX also posts specialized workload scores: 511817 in data compression, 39472 in data encryption, 40741 in extended instructions, 406 in find prime numbers, 161605 in floating-point math, 126954 in integer math, 2978 in physics, and 62458 in random string sorting.

Without any recorded measurements for the Core 3 201TE, the margin between the two cannot be expressed numerically. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 265HX is the only one of the pair with measurable performance in the database. The Core 3 201TE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, would logically operate in a far lower performance envelope, but the absence of scores prevents any quantified comparison. The Core Ultra 7 265HX, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 20 threads, shows an average benchmark score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080), 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331), 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839), and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738). These rival deltas confirm the Core Ultra 7 265HX performs within a tight band of similarly positioned processors.

Architecture Differences

The two chips diverge fundamentally in architecture. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX codename within the Core Ultra Series 2, fabricated on a 3 nm node by TSMC. The transistor counts differ markedly: the Core Ultra 7 265HX contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 3 201TE has no recorded transistor figure but a die size of 163 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265HX is built with a more advanced manufacturing process and a larger physical die, which aligns with its substantially higher core count.

The core configurations are not similar. The Core 3 201TE provides 4 cores and 8 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Core Ultra 7 265HX provides 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning each core maps to a single thread with no hyper-threading. Cache hierarchies also scale accordingly. The Core 3 201TE offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 265HX offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 265HX has more cache at every level, both per-core and in total L3.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 265HX supports only DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, but lacks ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity also separates them: the Core 3 201TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 265HX provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 3 201TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core Ultra 7 265HX using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded data, the Core Ultra 7 265HX is the clear winner in every measurable category, since the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 7 265HX delivers strong multi-core throughput, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and PassMark multi-thread score of 47985. Its single-core performance is also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4500. These scores suggest the Core Ultra 7 265HX excels in both heavily threaded workloads, such as rendering or compilation, and single-threaded tasks like everyday application responsiveness.

The Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no recorded wins in the database. Its specifications, however, indicate a different usage profile. With 4 cores and 8 threads, a 45 W TDP, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC memory, the Core 3 201TE is positioned for desktop systems where lower power draw and memory flexibility matter more than raw core count. The Core 3 201TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX uses Intel BGA 2114, a mobile socket. The Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

The database shows the Core Ultra 7 265HX with a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. This percentile gap is the only direct comparison available, and it places the Core Ultra 7 265HX in a much higher performance tier. The Core Ultra 7 265HX also has a higher average benchmark score of 63173, compared to a recorded 0 for the Core 3 201TE, which reflects the absence of test data rather than a literal zero-performance result.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core and thread counts: 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core 3 201TE, versus 20 cores and 20 threads for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Clock speeds: the Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, whereas the Core Ultra 7 265HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. TDP: 45 W for the Core 3 201TE and 55 W for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 201TE, Intel BGA 2114 for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Process node: 10 nm for the Core 3 201TE, 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Foundry: Intel for the Core 3 201TE, TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Die size: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE, 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Transistor count: not recorded for the Core 3 201TE, 17,800 million for the Core Ultra 7 265HX.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB for the Core 3 201TE versus 192 KB for the Core Ultra 7 265HX; L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 3 MB; L3 shared is 12 MB versus 30 MB. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 3 201TE, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory: supported on the Core 3 201TE, not supported on the Core Ultra 7 265HX. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 3 201TE, Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 3 201TE, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Market segment: desktop for the Core 3 201TE, mobile for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Multiplier unlocked: false for the Core 3 201TE, true for the Core Ultra 7 265HX. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores, the Intel Core 3 201TE or the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has 20 cores, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores. The Core Ultra 7 265HX also has 20 threads, compared to 8 threads on the Core 3 201TE.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which is higher than the 4.60 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 3 201TE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX supports DDR5 only. The Core Ultra 7 265HX has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about performance ranking. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX holds the 93rd percentile position with an average benchmark score of 63173, while the Intel Core 3 201TE holds the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. For users selecting a processor based on the database measurements, the Core Ultra 7 265HX is the only one with demonstrated multi-core and single-core capabilities, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13790F with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G with a delta of -0.2%, confirm it operates at the top of its class.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, however, serves a different purpose. Its 4 cores, 8 threads, 45 W TDP, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC memory point toward a desktop platform where lower power consumption, memory flexibility, and socket compatibility with Intel Socket 1700 are priorities. It has a lower boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a smaller L3 cache of 12 MB, but it also carries a launch MSRP of $134, which is the only price-related information in the database. The Core Ultra 7 265HX, with its 20 cores, 5.30 GHz boost clock, 30 MB L3 cache, and 55 W TDP, targets mobile systems requiring maximum throughput, and its multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

The data indicates the Core Ultra 7 265HX is the superior performer by every measured metric. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark results, so any performance assertion for it must rely on its specifications alone. The choice between them depends on the platform: desktop users with a need for ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 support would find the Core 3 201TE suitable, while mobile users demanding high core counts, the highest boost clock, and the fastest memory bandwidth would select the Core Ultra 7 265HX. The percentile difference of 43 points (93rd versus 50th) and the average benchmark score of 63173 versus 0 reinforce that these processors occupy entirely different segments of the market.