AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Ryzen 5 230 are both six-core, twelve-thread Zen 4 processors, but they target different market segments. The 7600 is a desktop part with a 65W TDP, while the 230 is a mobile part with a 28W TDP. In the database's head-to-head tests, the 7600 wins 13 of 15 benchmarks, while the 230 wins the remaining two. The 7600 also holds a higher average benchmark score, 26324 versus 25782, and both sit at the 78th percentile among all CPUs.

Where Each One Wins

The 7600 dominates the Passmark suite, which includes data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. It also wins both Cinebench R15 tests. The 230's only wins are in Cinebench R23, both multi-core and single-core. This split suggests that the 7600 is the stronger general-purpose processor, while the 230 has a specific strength in the Cinebench R23 rendering workload.

In Passmark data compression, the 7600 scores 304942 against 218588, a 39.5% lead. In physics, it leads by 85.4% (1776 vs 958). The largest margin is in prime number finding, where the 7600 scores 200 versus 66, a 203% advantage. The 230's wins are substantial as well: it leads by 28.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (17857 vs 12735) and by 26.5% in single-core (2521 vs 1852). Notably, the 7600 wins in Cinebench R15, an older version, but loses in R23, indicating a workload-specific reversal.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 7600 is the better overall performer. It wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests, has a higher average score, and covers a wider range of workloads. The 230 is a mobile chip with a much lower TDP, yet it still manages to outperform the 7600 in Cinebench R23. If the primary use case is Cinebench R23 rendering, the 230 is the clear choice. For everything else, the 7600 is ahead. The 7600 also has a launch MSRP of $229, but the database does not include a launch MSRP for the 230.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The 7600's largest wins come in Passmark tests. In prime number finding, it scores 200 against 66, a 203% margin. Physics shows an 85.4% lead (1776 vs 958). Extended instructions yield a 47.7% advantage (23071 vs 15618). Data compression is 39.5% higher (304942 vs 218588), and multithread is 39.4% higher (27058 vs 19411). Random string sorting is 38% ahead (35904 vs 26019), and data encryption is 33.3% ahead (17704 vs 13280). Cinebench R15 multi-core is 30% higher (2339 vs 1799), floating point math is 23.4% higher (48107 vs 38993), integer math is 19.8% higher (80581 vs 67257), and Cinebench R15 single-core is 17.8% higher (298 vs 253). The smallest 7600 win is in Passmark single-thread, at 9.9% (3910 vs 3558).

The 230's two wins are both in Cinebench R23. It leads by 28.7% in multi-core (17857 vs 12735) and by 26.5% in single-core (2521 vs 1852). These are substantial margins, but they are isolated to that benchmark family. The 7600's single-thread Passmark score is 3910, while the 230's is 3558, yet in Cinebench R23 single-core the 230 is ahead by 26.5%. This contrast highlights how benchmark selection can change the perceived performance order.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 230 has 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The 7600 has 32 MB shared L3, while the 230 has 16 MB shared.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The 7600 supports ECC, the 230 does not.

Q: Which CPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The 230 has 89.6 GB/s, the 7600 has 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The 7600 has an unlocked multiplier, the 230 is locked.

Q: Which CPU has more PCIe lanes?

A: The 7600 has Gen 5, 24 lanes, the 230 has Gen 4, 20 lanes.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 4 architecture, but they are built on different codenames: Raphael for the 7600 and Hawk Point for the 230. The process node differs: the 7600 is on 5 nm, while the 230 is on 4 nm. Transistor counts are 6,570 million for the 7600 and 25,000 million for the 230, with die sizes of 71 mm² and 178 mm² respectively. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the 7600 versus 16 MB shared on the 230. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the 7600 and 89.6 GB/s for the 230. ECC support is present on the 7600 but absent on the 230. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 24 lanes on the 7600, while the 230 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the 7600 has Radeon Graphics, the 230 has Radeon 760M. The sockets are AM5 for the 7600 and FP8 for the 230. The 7600 is a desktop part, the 230 is mobile. TDP is 65W versus 28W. Release dates are 2023-01-13 for the 7600 and 2025-01-05 for the 230. The 7600 has an unlocked multiplier, the 230 is locked.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in base clock (3.80 GHz vs 3.50 GHz), boost clock (5.10 GHz vs 4.90 GHz), TDP (65W vs 28W), socket (AM5 vs FP8), codename (Raphael vs Hawk Point), process node (5 nm vs 4 nm), transistor count (6,570 million vs 25,000 million), die size (71 mm² vs 178 mm²), L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB), memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s), ECC support (true vs false), PCIe (Gen 5, 24 lanes vs Gen 4, 20 lanes), integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics vs Radeon 760M), market segment (Desktop vs Mobile), release date (2023-01-13 vs 2025-01-05), multiplier unlock (true vs false), and part number (100-000001015 vs 100-000001726). The 7600 has a launch MSRP of $229; the 230 has no recorded launch MSRP.