AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H occupy different tiers within the mobile processor market, with the benchmark data showing a decisive performance gap. The Intel part, a 16-core Panther Lake-H processor, dominates every recorded workload in the head-to-head comparison, while the AMD Picasso-based chip, with its 4 cores, remains a lower-power entry point. The data positions the Ryzen 5 3501U in the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 336H sits in the 84th percentile, a difference that reflects their respective positions in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the superior processor for any task that relies on sustained or parallel processing. Its average benchmark score of 34485 dwarfs the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 14320, a gap of roughly 141% in the database's aggregated metrics. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core i7-13700HX (34554, 0.2% faster) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.8% slower), confirm it sits in a performance class that the Ryzen 5 3501U does not approach. The Ryzen 5 3501U, by contrast, is bracketed by processors like the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14336, 0.1% faster) and the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.6% slower), illustrating its position as an entry-level mobile part.

The verdict splits along workload type. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel chip's passmark_single_thread score of 4013 is 87.8% higher than the AMD's 2136, making it the clear choice for applications that do not scale well across cores. For multi-threaded workloads, the verdict is even more lopsided: the Intel's passmark_multithread score of 28545 is 303.7% higher than the AMD's 7071. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 3501U wins a recorded benchmark, so any user prioritizing raw performance should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. The Ryzen 5 3501U's only advantage in the database is its lower thermal design point of 15 watts compared to the Intel's 25 watts, which may favor it in fanless or ultra-low-power designs, but that is a hardware specification, not a performance result.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4013 in passmark_single_thread, compared to 2136 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a difference of 46.8% in favor of Intel.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap between the two?

A: In passmark_multithread, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 28545 versus 7071 for the AMD, meaning the Intel chip delivers a score 75.2% higher than the AMD's result.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in their average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average of 14320. The Intel part's score is approximately 141% higher.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is based on the Picasso codename, which uses the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture, specifically Panther Lake-H, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. This process-node difference is significant, as the Intel chip packs 16 cores into a newer fabrication technology.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip provides 16 cores and 16 threads, also without hyperthreading in the recorded specification, but with four times the physical core count. Cache hierarchies also differ: the AMD uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3, a 4.5x increase in L3 capacity.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is limited to DDR4, dual-channel, with a peak bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, exactly three times the AMD's figure. Both chips lack ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are also different, with the AMD using Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel using Intel Xe3 Graphics. Both are mobile-market parts, with the Intel being the newer release, dated January 2026, versus the AMD's May 2026 release date in the database.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H leading in nearly every measurable category. Core and thread counts: 16/16 for Intel versus 4/4 for AMD. Base clock: the AMD starts at 2.10 GHz, the Intel at 1.90 GHz, a lower base frequency for the Intel part. Boost clock: the Intel reaches 4.60 GHz, while the AMD tops out at 3.70 GHz. Thermal design point: the AMD is rated at 15 watts, the Intel at 25 watts, a 10-watt higher envelope for the Intel part. Socket types differ, with the AMD using AMD Socket FP5 and the Intel using Intel BGA 2540. The process node is 12 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. Foundries are GlobalFoundries and Intel, respectively. Transistor count is listed only for the AMD (4,940 million), while the Intel has no recorded value. Die size is 210 mm² for AMD, none for Intel.

Cache capacities: the Intel has larger L1 (192 KB vs 96 KB per core), larger L2 (2.5 MB vs 512 KB per core), and larger L3 (18 MB vs 4 MB). Memory support: the Intel uses newer standards (DDR5, LPDDR5X) versus the AMD's DDR4, with a 76.8 GB/s bandwidth advantage for Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 5 for Intel versus Gen 3 for AMD. Integrated graphics differ by model name. The Intel has a higher percentile ranking at 84 versus 69. The average benchmark score is 34485 for Intel versus 14320 for AMD. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H across all eleven recorded test entries, with the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U winning zero tests. The largest margin comes in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel scores 299 versus the AMD's 21, a delta of 93% in favor of Intel. This test measures integer-heavy prime calculation, and the 16-core part's advantage is overwhelming. In passmark_extended_instructions, the Intel scores 24542 against 3274, a 86.7% delta, indicating a major advantage in SIMD and extended instruction workloads. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 82415, AMD scores 12707, a 84.6% delta. Physics calculations, which often scale with core count, show Intel at 2682 versus AMD at 483, an 82% delta.

The gap narrows somewhat in integer math, but remains lopsided: Intel scores 62070, AMD scores 26321, a 57.6% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 280340 versus 87380, a 68.8% delta, while random string sorting has Intel at 34402 versus 10414, a 69.7% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 21291 versus 5580, a 73.8% delta. The multi-threaded benchmark, passmark_multithread, has Intel at 28545 versus 7071, a 75.2% delta, which is a strong indicator of throughput for parallel tasks.

The smallest recorded delta is in single-threaded performance, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4013 versus the AMD's 2136, a 46.8% delta. Even in this best-case scenario for the AMD chip, the Intel part is nearly 88% faster in absolute terms. The database also shows the Intel chip's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700HX, is only 0.2% faster than it, while the AMD's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, is 0.1% faster than it. This positions both chips at the edges of their respective performance tiers, with the Intel part competing against desktop-class HX processors and the AMD part competing against embedded and low-power parts. The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the faster processor in every benchmark test, with deltas ranging from 46.8% to 93%.