Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

The Verdict

The data reveals two distinct desktop processors sharing the same Intel Socket 1700 platform but aimed at different segments. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread Bartlett Lake part with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, while the Intel Processor 300 is a 2-core, 4-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a 3.90 GHz base clock and no boost clock listed. Both are active production parts, both use the 10 nm process node, and both occupy the 50th percentile in the database's CPU rankings.

The Core 3 201TE is the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count. Its 4 cores and 8 threads double the thread count of the Intel Processor 300, which matters for multitasking, content creation, and any application that can use more than two physical cores. The Intel Processor 300, with its higher 3.90 GHz base clock, offers a simpler alternative for single-threaded responsiveness where the absence of a boost clock is less impactful.

The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134. The launch MSRP for the Intel Processor 300 is $82. The 45 W TDP of the Core 3 201TE and the 46 W TDP of the Intel Processor 300 are effectively identical, meaning thermal and power delivery requirements should be comparable.

The Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC memory, while the Core 3 201TE does. For users building a system around error-correcting memory, this is a deciding factor that no benchmark score can override.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 201TE wins on raw multi-threaded capability. With double the cores and double the threads, any parallel workload will favor this part. The 4.60 GHz boost clock also gives it a high single-thread ceiling, though the data does not show a direct benchmark comparison to confirm the margin.

The Intel Processor 300 wins on simplicity and base frequency. At 3.90 GHz base, it starts at a higher clock than the Core 3 201TE's 2.90 GHz base. For users who never exceed base clocks due to cooling or power constraints, the Intel Processor 300 will sustain its frequency more consistently.

The Core 3 201TE also holds the edge in cache capacity. It carries 12 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 6 MB shared L3 of the Intel Processor 300. Larger cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, which can benefit both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel Processor 300's advantage is purely clock-based. It has a 1.00 GHz higher base clock, which is a substantial gap. However, the Core 3 201TE's boost clock of 4.60 GHz exceeds that base clock by 0.70 GHz, suggesting the Core 3 part has more headroom when thermals allow.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with the same 163 mm² die size.

Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The difference emerges at L3, where the Core 3 201TE has 12 MB shared versus 6 MB shared on the Intel Processor 300. This difference is consistent with the core count gap, as each core in both designs effectively receives the same per-core L3 allocation.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 3 201TE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Processor 300 ships with UHD Graphics 710. Both are integrated solutions, but the 730 model represents a higher tier in Intel's integrated graphics lineup.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 3 201TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Processor 300 does not have a memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory, the Intel Processor 300 does not.

Both processors use the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 3 201TE has a part number of SRPKDQ5CK, the Intel Processor 300 has SRN3J.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Can both processors use the same motherboard socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not.

Q: What is the base clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a 3.90 GHz base clock, which is 1.00 GHz higher than the Core 3 201TE's 2.90 GHz base clock. The Core 3 201TE adds a 4.60 GHz boost clock that the Intel Processor 300 does not list.

Q: Do the two processors have the same L3 cache size?

A: No. The Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are the integrated graphics different?

A: Yes. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not currently include head-to-head benchmark scores for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Without recorded measurement data, the comparison must rely on the architectural specifications present in the database.

The most significant specification gap is the core and thread count. The Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads versus the Intel Processor 300's 2 cores and 4 threads is a 100% increase in both metrics. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or simulation workloads, this doubling should translate into near-linear scaling in perfectly parallel tasks, though real-world scaling is rarely perfect.

The clock speed relationship is more complex. The Intel Processor 300 runs at 3.90 GHz base with no boost clock recorded. The Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz base but boosts to 4.60 GHz. In single-threaded workloads that trigger boost behavior, the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz ceiling is 0.70 GHz higher than the Intel Processor 300's fixed 3.90 GHz. In sustained all-core loads where boost may drop, the Intel Processor 300's higher base clock could keep it competitive despite fewer cores.

Cache capacity favors the Core 3 201TE at 12 MB L3 versus 6 MB L3. This is a 6 MB difference, which can matter for workloads with working sets that exceed the smaller cache. The per-core L2 and L1 allocations are identical, so the L3 difference is the only cache hierarchy distinction.

Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE, with no figure recorded for the Intel Processor 300. Both support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, so the practical bandwidth will depend on the installed memory modules, but the Core 3 part has a documented peak figure.

The integrated graphics difference between UHD Graphics 730 and UHD Graphics 710 suggests the Core 3 201TE should deliver better iGPU performance for display output and light graphics tasks, though no benchmark scores confirm the magnitude.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Processor 300 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 2 |

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | None listed |

| TDP | 45 W | 46 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-S |

| Architecture | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Raptor Lake |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $82 |

| Part Number | SRPKDQ5CK | SRN3J |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, 163 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier. The 1 W TDP difference between 45 W and 46 W is negligible for cooling and power delivery planning. The release dates place the Intel Processor 300 roughly one year earlier than the Core 3 201TE, which may explain the architectural generation difference between Raptor Lake and Bartlett Lake.