Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus dominates across every recorded workload, with no benchmark results available for the Core 3 201TE in the database. The absence of recorded scores for the Core 3 201TE means the comparison relies entirely on the 17 benchmark results logged for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, all of which demonstrate substantial throughput.

In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 41,913 in multicore and 5,917 in singlecore. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded Cinebench R23 scores, so direct deltas cannot be computed, but the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap is the clearest available indicator of the performance chasm: the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus outranks the Core 3 201TE by 43 percentile points across the database's entire CPU pool.

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also logs an average benchmark score of 61,834. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-13900KF with an average score of 61,841 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61,766 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61,723 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Xeon 636 at 61,360 (0.8% slower). This places the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus firmly in flagship desktop territory, despite being a mobile-class processor. The Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score recorded, indicating that the database holds no comparable performance data for it.

In PassMark workloads, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus shows its strongest results in data compression (493,179), floating point math (163,567), and integer math (122,449). Multithreaded PassMark score reaches 48,270, while single-thread score sits at 4,764. The extended instructions score is 39,283, data encryption hits 37,813, and random string sorting reaches 60,020. Physics simulation scores 3,843, and find prime numbers logs 482. Each of these results confirms that the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is engineered for high-throughput workloads, with the 20-core, 20-thread configuration driving the multicore results, while the 5.30 GHz boost clock supports the single-thread scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins in every workload category with recorded data. The 20 cores and 20 threads give it a massive advantage in heavily parallel tasks such as Cinebench R23 multicore rendering (41,913) and PassMark multithread (48,270). Data compression (493,179) and floating point math (163,567) are particularly strong, indicating that the processor is well suited for scientific computing, financial modeling, and content creation that can leverage many cores simultaneously. The single-thread scores of 5,917 in Cinebench R23 and 4,764 in PassMark single thread show that it also handles lightly threaded applications effectively, thanks to the 5.30 GHz boost clock.

The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot demonstrate any workload where it wins outright. Its hardware configuration suggests a different role: 4 cores and 8 threads with a 4.60 GHz boost clock, a 45 W TDP, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This is a desktop processor with a modest core count and lower power envelope, suited for everyday computing, office productivity, and light multitasking. The presence of ECC memory support adds reliability features that matter in entry-level workstation or server contexts, but the database contains no benchmark evidence to quantify its performance in those roles. The Core 3 201TE also supports Intel Socket 1700, which is a mainstream desktop platform with broad motherboard availability, whereas the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114, a soldered mobile socket.

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the clear choice for anyone running rendering, video encoding, software compilation, or other parallel workloads. The Core 3 201TE, based purely on its specification profile, is positioned for users who need a low-power desktop processor with ECC support and flexible memory options, but the data does not show a performance advantage in any measured test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different architectural families. The Core 3 201TE is built on Bartlett Lake, a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arrow Lake-HX Refresh, a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus packs 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the Core 3 201TE uses a 163 mm² die. The smaller process node gives the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus a significant density and efficiency advantage, which contributes to its higher core count and clock speeds.

Core configuration diverges sharply. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The thread count matching the core count on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus indicates that it does not use Hyper-Threading, relying instead on raw core count for throughput. The Core 3 201TE doubles its thread count over core count, using Hyper-Threading to improve efficiency on its four physical cores.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is 2.5 times the size of the Core 3 201TE's L3, which helps with data-heavy workloads and reduces reliance on slower memory accesses.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and no ECC support. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus offers more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16), both Gen 5, which matters for high-bandwidth expansion cards and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Arc graphics solution is a more modern architecture, which typically translates into better media encoding and light gaming performance, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, compared to 4.60 GHz for the Intel Core 3 201TE.

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

A: Yes, the Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory and supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not support ECC memory and only supports DDR5.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61,834, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The Core 3 201TE has no average benchmark score recorded and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 30 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114, a soldered mobile socket.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the superior processor in every measured benchmark, with an average score of 61,834 that places it alongside the Intel Core i9-13900KF, Core i9-13900K, and Core i9-13900T. Its 20 cores, 30 MB of L3 cache, 5.30 GHz boost clock, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth make it an exceptional performer for multicore and single-thread workloads alike. The 93rd percentile ranking confirms that it belongs in the upper tier of all CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 3 201TE, with no recorded benchmarks, cannot be positioned as a performance competitor. Its 4 cores, 12 MB of L3 cache, and 45 W TDP indicate a low-power desktop design. Its strengths lie in platform flexibility and reliability features: DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, Intel Socket 1700 compatibility, and a 10 nm process node from Intel. The 50th percentile ranking places it exactly in the middle of the database's CPU distribution, which is appropriate for a mainstream entry-level processor.

Users who need maximum throughput should select the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. Users who require ECC memory, a desktop socket, or dual DDR4/DDR5 support should consider the Core 3 201TE. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is also unlocked, with multiplier unlocking enabled, while the Core 3 201TE is locked. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a release date of March 2026, while the Core 3 201TE was released in January 2025. Both processors are currently listed as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |

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

| Cores | 4 | 20 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-HX Refresh |

| 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) | 30 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 | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2026-03-16 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not recorded |

| Percentile | 50 | 93 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 61,834 |