Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is the decisive performer in this comparison, holding a 94th percentile rank among all CPUs in the database versus the 50th percentile for the Intel Core 3 201TE. The data shows a complete sweep: the Core Ultra 9 wins every recorded benchmark category, with its average benchmark score of 67,469 dwarfing the Core 3's unrecorded score. The Core Ultra 9 sits within 1% of workstation-class rivals such as the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (0.3% lower score), AMD EPYC 4484PX (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (0.6% lower), while edging the Intel Xeon 6515P by 0.7%. The Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no rival data recorded and no benchmark scores in the database, making it suitable only for basic desktop workloads where its lower core count suffices.

Architecture dictates the outcome. The Core Ultra 9 uses a 24-core, 24-thread Arrow Lake-HX design on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors, while the Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread Bartlett Lake part on Intel's 10 nm node with a 163 mm² die. The Core Ultra 9's 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Core 3, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz, explains the benchmark gulf. For any multi-threaded workload, rendering task, or high-throughput application, the Core Ultra 9 is the only rational choice. The Core 3 201TE remains viable for low-power desktop builds where the 45 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility matter more than raw throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The Core 3 201TE is a Bartlett Lake desktop part fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a 163 mm² die, using a 4-core, 8-thread configuration with Hyper-Threading enabled. Its cache hierarchy provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a 12 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 9 275HX belongs to the Arrow Lake-HX family (Core Ultra Series 2), built by TSMC on a 3 nm node with 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die. It uses 24 cores and 24 threads with no Hyper-Threading, instead relying on higher per-core cache: 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

The process and foundry differences are substantial. Intel fabricates the Core 3 at 10 nm, while TSMC produces the Core Ultra 9 at 3 nm, which directly contributes to the latter's higher transistor density and efficiency. The Core Ultra 9 also carries a larger die area, 243 mm² versus 163 mm², accommodating six times the core count. Memory support diverges: the Core 3 accepts both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core Ultra 9 exclusively supports DDR5 at 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the Core 3 but not on the Core Ultra 9.

Socket and platform targets differ completely. The Core 3 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform, while the Core Ultra 9 uses Intel BGA 2114, a mobile soldered design. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core 3 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the Core Ultra 9 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics show a generational gap: the Core 3 pairs with UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 9 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 9 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking; the Core 3 does not. Both launched on the same date, 2025-01-12.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data records zero wins for the Core 3 201TE, as it has no benchmark scores in the database. The Core Ultra 9 275HX therefore wins every measurable category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,589 indicates exceptional parallel throughput, driven by 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache. The Geekbench multi-core result of 20,795 reinforces this, as does the PassMark multi-thread score of 55,759. For single-thread performance, the Core Ultra 9 posts a 5.40 GHz boost clock and correspondingly strong scores: Cinebench R23 single-core 2,204, Geekbench single-core 2,458, and PassMark single-thread 4,713.

Workload-specific PassMark tests further illustrate the Core Ultra 9's dominance. Data compression scores 608,381, data encryption 47,112, extended instructions 47,016, floating point math 191,186, integer math 155,218, physics 3,338, and random string sorting 74,320. The find prime numbers test returns 448, a relatively modest figure but still a recorded result. These figures position the Core Ultra 9 within 1% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (average score 67,673), AMD EPYC 4484PX (67,822), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (67,868), and Intel Xeon 6515P (67,006). The Core 3 201TE, with no recorded benchmarks, cannot claim any workload advantage in this database.

The Core 3's only practical edge comes from its platform characteristics: a 45 W TDP versus 55 W on the Core Ultra 9, Socket 1700 desktop compatibility, and ECC memory support. For desktop users requiring ECC or a specific motherboard ecosystem, the Core 3 offers those features. However, no performance data exists to support any performance-based selection of the Core 3.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 9 uses no Hyper-Threading, whereas the Core 3 enables it to reach 8 threads from 4 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 0.80 GHz higher than the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Core 3 has a slightly higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz on the Core Ultra 9.

Q: How do their L3 caches compare?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX has a 36 MB shared L3 cache, three times the 12 MB shared L3 on the Core 3 201TE. Per-core L2 also differs: 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 9 versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3.

Q: Are both CPUs on the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The Core 3 201TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 9 275HX uses TSMC's 3 nm process. The Core Ultra 9 also has a larger die at 243 mm² versus 163 mm² and integrates 17,800 million transistors.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 9 275HX supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with higher bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 3 but not on the Core Ultra 9.

Q: Which CPU has better benchmark performance?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX dominates all recorded benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 67,469, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores in the database and sits at the 50th percentile, meaning no direct performance comparison is possible from recorded data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, but the Core Ultra 9 275HX has a full suite of 19 recorded benchmark scores, while the Core 3 201TE has none. This absence of data for the Core 3 is itself the most significant finding: every comparison in this section relies on the Core Ultra 9's recorded results and its proximity to workstation-class rivals.

Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers the Core Ultra 9's strongest statement: 35,589 points. This result aligns with the 24-core configuration and places the chip within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon w5-3525's average score of 67,673 in overall terms. Cinebench R20 multi-core reaches 19,899, and Cinebench R15 multi-core records 5,619.5. Single-core Cinebench results show 2,204 in R23, 2,809 in R20, and 334 in R15. These figures confirm strong scaling across both multi-threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

Geekbench results reinforce the pattern: multi-core 20,795 and single-core 2,458. The PassMark suite provides granular workload data. Multi-thread score of 55,759 and single-thread of 4,713 establish baseline throughput. Data compression leads at 608,381, followed by floating point math at 191,186 and integer math at 155,218. Random string sorting records 74,320, data encryption 47,112, extended instructions 47,016, physics 3,338, and find prime numbers 448.

The rival comparison shows how tightly the Core Ultra 9 clusters with high-end workstation silicon. The Intel Xeon w5-3525 averages 67,673, a 0.3% delta from the Core Ultra 9's 67,469. AMD EPYC 4484PX averages 67,822 (0.5% higher), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX averages 67,868 (0.6% higher), and Intel Xeon 6515P averages 67,006 (0.7% lower). These deltas of under 1% indicate the Core Ultra 9 performs at the level of dedicated workstation processors despite its mobile BGA 2114 socket. The Core 3 201TE has no rival data, which limits any head-to-head analysis to the Core Ultra 9's results alone.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: 4 on the Core 3 versus 24 on the Core Ultra 9. Threads: 8 versus 24. Base clock: 2.90 GHz on the Core 3, 2.70 GHz on the Core Ultra 9. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 55 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (desktop) versus Intel BGA 2114 (mobile). Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Arrow Lake-HX. Process node: 10 nm (Intel) versus 3 nm (TSMC). Die size: 163 mm² versus 243 mm². Transistors: not recorded for the Core 3, 17,800 million for the Core Ultra 9.

Cache specifications diverge sharply. L1 cache: 80 KB per core on the Core 3, 192 KB per core on the Core Ultra 9. L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache: 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 on the Core 3, only DDR5 on the Core Ultra 9. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory: supported on the Core 3, not on the Core Ultra 9. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 3, Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Core Ultra 9. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Market segment differs: Desktop for the Core 3, Mobile for the Core Ultra 9. Multiplier unlocked: false on the Core 3, true on the Core Ultra 9. Part numbers: SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3, SRVFK for the Core Ultra 9. The Core Ultra 9 has a launch MSRP of none recorded, while the Core 3 has a launch MSRP of $134. Both processors share the same release date of 2025-01-12 and active production status. The Core Ultra 9 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and has a generation label of Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake-HX); the Core 3 has no series designation and a generation label of Core 3 (Bartlett Lake).