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Intel Core 3 201TE Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110PassMark benchmark result:?N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.6 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core 3 201TE Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
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90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 73% of processors
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
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60%

6.9

Performance

18%

7.6

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 74% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
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User ratings

30%

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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core 3 201TE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
    When it matters
    When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
    Score distribution
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    60%

    6.9

    Performance

    18%

    7.6

    Cache & Architecture

    10%

    8.4

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.1

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.3

    Platform

    1%

    7.2

    Integrated Graphics

    7.2
    User score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    70%

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    User ratings

    30%

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    Number of reviews

    ?
    Popularity
    Popularity
    1.0/ 10
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    What it is
    An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
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    Popularity:
    Intel Core 3 201TE has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
    1.0
    Value for money
    Value for money
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
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    Score components:

    60%

    7.2

    Overall score

    40%

    9.9

    Price

    8.0
    Brand name
    Intel
    Processor type
    embedded
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 92.7% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 86.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% of processors.
    Chipset
    H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E
    Chipset
    H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E
    This processor supports H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 83.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    4
    N. of physical cores
    4
    This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
    CPU threads
    8
    CPU threads
    8
    This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.2% of processors and equal to 19.1% of processors.
    Threads per core
    2
    Threads per core
    2
    This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.6 GHz
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.6 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.6 GHz which is higher than that of 62.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 2.9 GHz
    CPU base clock speed
    4x 2.9 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 4x2.9 GHz which is lower than that of 61.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
    L2 cache
    5 MB
    L2 cache
    5 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 5 MB which is larger than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
    L1 cache
    320 KB
    L1 cache
    320 KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 320 KB which is smaller than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    5,600 MHz
    Maximum memory speed
    5,600 MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 79.8% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-4800 MHz
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-4800 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 64% of processors and equal to 6.1% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    ?
    Maximum memory capacity
    192 GB
    Maximum memory capacity
    192 GB
    This processor supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 83.4% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 53.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.2% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    24
    Integrated GPU execution units
    24
    This processor has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.3% of processors and equal to 21.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode/encode)
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode/encode)
    This processor supports AV1 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    45 W
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    45 W
    This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    45 W
    Base power (PL1)
    45 W
    This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    90 W
    Boost power (PL2)
    90 W
    This processor has a boost power of 90 W which is higher than that of 62.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    no
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    Intel Core 3 201TE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      Microarchitecture codename
      Bartlett Lake
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bartlett Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Bartlett Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • Newer PCIe version
      PCIe version
      5.0 + 4.0
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      L2 per core
      1.25 MB/core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 3x more memory capacity
      Maximum memory capacity
      192 GB
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      192 GB vs 64 GB
    • 75% more L3 per core
      L3 per core
      3 MB/core
      This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
    • Uses big.LITTLE design
      big.LITTLE Architecture
      yes
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • Newer DDR support
      DDR memory version
      DDR4/DDR5
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 90.9% higher memory speed
      Maximum memory speed
      5,600 MHz
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5600 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
      5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
    • 22.2% better value for money
      Intel Core 3 201TE has better value for money than the average processor (8.02 vs 6.6).
      8.02 vs 6.56
    • Advanced security extensions
      Security extensions
      NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
      This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
      NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
    • Modern CPU socket
      CPU socket
      LGA1700
      This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP4).
      LGA1700 vs FP4
    • 5 years newer release date
      Release date
      2025
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
      2025 vs 2020
    • 7% higher boost clock
      CPU boost clock speed
      4.6 GHz
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
      4.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      Front-end width
      6
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      6 vs 4
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      Microarchitecture codename
      Bartlett Lake
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bartlett Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Bartlett Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      L2 per core
      1.25 MB/core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 75% more L3 per core
      L3 per core
      3 MB/core
      This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (3 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
    • Uses big.LITTLE design
      big.LITTLE Architecture
      yes
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • More advanced foundry
      Foundry
      Intel 7
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • 2x larger L2 cache
      L2 cache
      5 MB
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
      5 MB vs 2.5 MB
    • 16.7% smaller process node
      Semiconductor size
      10 nm
      This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
      10 nm vs 12 nm
    • 50% larger L3 cache
      L3 cache
      12 MB
      This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
      12 MB vs 8 MB
    • Newer PCIe version
      PCIe version
      5.0 + 4.0
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 3x more memory capacity
      Maximum memory capacity
      192 GB
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      192 GB vs 64 GB
    • Newer DDR support
      DDR memory version
      DDR4/DDR5
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 90.9% higher memory speed
      Maximum memory speed
      5,600 MHz
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5600 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
      5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      PCIe lane count
      20
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • Supports ECC memory
      ECC memory support
      yes
      This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
    • 1 more supported displays
      Maximum supported displays
      4
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      N. of physical cores
      4
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      4 vs 6
    • No configurable TDP
      Configurable TDP
      no
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
    • Narrower instruction support
      Instruction sets
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
    • Narrower media codec support
      Integrated media encoders/decoders
      AV1 (HW decode/encode)
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
      AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
    • 50% higher boost power
      Boost power (PL2)
      90 W
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (90 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
      90 W vs 60 W
    • Lower base clock
      CPU base clock speed
      4 x 2.9 GHz
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
      4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
    • Narrower instruction support
      Instruction sets
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
    • 2 fewer CPU cores
      N. of physical cores
      4
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      4 vs 6
    • Lower base clock
      CPU base clock speed
      4 x 2.9 GHz
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
      4x2.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
    • Narrower media codec support
      Integrated media encoders/decoders
      AV1 (HW decode/encode)
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
      AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
    • No configurable TDP
      Configurable TDP
      no
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
    • 50% higher boost power
      Boost power (PL2)
      90 W
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (90 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
      90 W vs 60 W

    Third-party reviews

    What we like about Intel Core 3 201TE

    • High maximum memory support of up to 192GB DDR5-5600
    • Support for ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, essential for stability in server/industrial uses
    • Modern connectivity with PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 support
    • Low Power consumption with a 45W TDP, making it easier to cool
    • Capable integrated graphics (Intel UHD 730) for basic display and media tasks
    • High turbo clock speed of 4.6 GHz providing snappy performance for single-threaded tasks

    What we don't like about Intel Core 3 201TE

    • Limited to 4 physical cores, which may bottleneck heavy multitasking or modern AAA gaming
    • Locked multiplier prevents users from overclocking for extra performance
    • Integrated graphics execution units (24 EUs) are significantly lower than higher-tier mobile Core 3 variants
    • Higher initial cost compared to previous generation budget processors like the N100 series
    • Not suitable for heavy rendering, professional video editing, or high-end gaming

    Verdict

    The Intel Core 3 201TE is a modern entry-level processor featuring 4 Performance-cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and a max turbo boost of 4.6 GHz. Built for efficiency, it operates with a 45W base power and includes 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, support for high-speed DDR5 memory up to 5600 MT/s, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. Its main advantages include integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730 for display without a dedicated card, ECC memory support for professional reliability, and a lower power draw compared to standard desktop counterparts. However, it lacks dedicated efficiency cores, features a relatively low base clock speed for a desktop-class chip, and has an unlocked multiplier, preventing easy overclocking.

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