Core 3 201E

Name: Intel Core 3 201E
Brand: Intel

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on 1700.

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.8 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

60W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming9

Productivity9

Single-core9

Multi-core17

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score9

Cores4

Threads8

Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p20 fps

1440p16 fps

4K11 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Bartlett Lake
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 4
Threads: 8
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.6 GHz
Boost clock: 4.8 GHz
L1 cache: 320 KB
L2 cache: 5 MB
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 60W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0
Launch price: $134

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Folks like it for being a cool, quiet workhorse that handles daily tasks without fuss. The main gripe is that the integrated graphics are too weak for any real gaming.

Pros

Stays cool without bulky coolers
Handles daily tasks without stuttering
Fits budget builds for office work
Uses less power than older chips

Cons

No integrated graphics support
Limited to older socket platform
Weak multi-core performance for price

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core 3 201E

An Intel processor built for basic office tasks that trades modern efficiency for compatibility with older Socket 1700 motherboards.

Get it if you need a cheap, low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that sips electricity and runs cool. Skip it if you want any real processing grunt for gaming, video editing, or heavy multitasking—this is strictly a budget workhorse.