AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between the two AMD mobile processors. The Ryzen 7 6800H wins 9 of the 15 shared tests, while the Ryzen 5 230 takes 6. However, the magnitude of the victories matters more than the raw count. The Ryzen 5 230's wins in the Cinebench R23 tests are decisive. In the multicore test, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 17,857 against the Ryzen 7 6800H's 13,094, a 36.4% advantage. The single-core R23 result is even more lopsided: 2,521 versus 1,542, a 63.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 230.

The Ryzen 7 6800H, by contrast, dominates in the PassMark suite. Its largest margins come in data encryption, where it scores 18,260 against 13,280, a 27.3% gap. Data compression shows a 25.6% lead (293,929 versus 218,588), and extended instructions favor the Ryzen 7 by 22.4% (20,114 versus 15,618). Integer math is another stronghold: 85,397 versus 67,257, a 21.2% difference. The Ryzen 7 also leads in floating-point math (47,989 versus 38,993, an 18.7% gap), multithread performance (23,060 versus 19,411, 15.8%), random string sorting (30,668 versus 26,019, 15.2%), and physics (1,046 versus 958, 8.4%).

In the Cinebench R15 tests, the results are mixed. The Ryzen 7 6800H wins the multicore test with 2,136 versus 1,799, a 15.8% margin. But the Ryzen 5 230 takes the single-core R15 test with 253 versus 242.5, a modest 4.3% edge. The Ryzen 5 230 also wins the PassMark find prime numbers test (66 versus 57, a 15.8% lead) and both single-thread PassMark tests (3,558 versus 3,212, a 10.8% advantage). The average benchmark scores reflect this split: the Ryzen 5 230 averages 25,782 across all recorded tests, while the Ryzen 7 6800H averages 25,201, a difference of roughly 2.3% in favor of the Ryzen 5. Both processors sit near the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with the Ryzen 5 230 at percentile 78 and the Ryzen 7 6800H at percentile 77.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing nodes. The Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Hawk Point codename. The Ryzen 7 6800H uses Zen 3+ on a 6 nm process, with the Rembrandt codename. This node advantage helps explain the Ryzen 5 230's strong single-core performance. The Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 6800H has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Ryzen 5 230 posts higher multicore scores in Cinebench R23, suggesting the newer architecture's efficiency more than compensates for the core deficit in that workload.

Cache configurations also differ. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache, but the L2 cache differs: the Ryzen 5 230 has 1 MB per core, while the Ryzen 7 6800H has 512 KB per core. L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core. The Ryzen 5 230's base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz both exceed the Ryzen 7 6800H's 3.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The Ryzen 5 230's die size is 178 mm², smaller than the Ryzen 7 6800H's 208 mm². The transistor count is listed for the Ryzen 5 230 at 25,000 million, while the Ryzen 7 6800H's count is not recorded in the database.

Memory bandwidth favors the Ryzen 5 230, which supports 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 6800H, though both use dual-channel DDR5. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 230 pairs with Radeon 760M, while the Ryzen 7 6800H uses Radeon 680M. Both processors have a 20-lane PCIe Gen 4 connection, use AMD Socket FP8 and FP7 respectively, and do not support ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 230's TDP is 28 watts, notably lower than the Ryzen 7 6800H's 45 watts. The Ryzen 5 230 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Ryzen 7 6800H's release date is not recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 230 is the clear winner for single-threaded workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,558 beats the Ryzen 7 6800H's 3,212 by 10.8%, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,521 is 63.5% higher. The Ryzen 5 230 also excels in Cinebench R23 multicore, where its 17,857 score represents a 36.4% advantage. This suggests the Ryzen 5 230 is better suited for applications that rely heavily on a few fast cores, such as everyday productivity, web browsing, and lightly threaded creative tools. Its higher clocks (3.50 GHz base, 4.90 GHz boost) and newer Zen 4 architecture drive these results. The Ryzen 5 230 also wins the find prime numbers test, indicating strong integer throughput per core.

The Ryzen 7 6800H dominates in heavily multithreaded, data-intensive workloads. Its PassMark multithread score of 23,060 is 15.8% higher, and it leads in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, physics, and random string sorting. These results point to the 8-core, 16-thread configuration being more effective for content creation, video encoding, scientific computing, and database work. The Ryzen 7 6800H's wins in data compression (25.6% lead) and encryption (27.3% lead) are particularly notable, suggesting strong performance in file archiving and security-related tasks. Its higher TDP of 45 watts also indicates it can sustain heavier loads, though this comes at a power cost.

The Cinebench R15 results are interesting in context. The Ryzen 7 6800H wins the R15 multicore test by 15.8%, which aligns with its PassMark multithread advantage. Yet in the newer R23 multicore test, the Ryzen 5 230 wins by 36.4%. This reversal suggests either the R23 test better reflects the Ryzen 5 230's architectural strengths, or the Ryzen 5 230 benefits from different thermal or power management characteristics in that workload. The single-core R15 result (Ryzen 5 230 wins by 4.3%) is far narrower than the R23 single-core gap (63.5%), indicating that the Ryzen 5 230's advantage grows substantially under the R23 test's longer duration or different instruction mix.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25,782, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H averages 25,201. The Ryzen 5 230 also sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 77th percentile for the Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 scores 17,857, which is 36.4% higher than the Ryzen 7 6800H's 13,094. This is despite the Ryzen 5 230 having 6 cores and 12 threads versus the Ryzen 7 6800H's 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Where does the Ryzen 7 6800H have its largest advantage?

A: The Ryzen 7 6800H's biggest win is in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 18,260 against 13,280, a 27.3% margin. It also leads by 25.6% in data compression and by 22.4% in extended instructions.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3,558 versus 3,212, a 10.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 2,521 compared to 1,542 for the Ryzen 7 6800H, a 63.5% advantage.

Q: Do the two processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 230 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 7 6800H uses a 6 nm process. The Ryzen 5 230 also has a smaller die size at 178 mm² versus 208 mm² for the Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen 7 6800H has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 230 | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |

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

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Rembrandt |

| Process node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 208 mm² |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Radeon 680M |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | Not recorded |

| Transistor count | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

The two processors share several traits: both use dual-channel DDR5 memory, have 16 MB of shared L3 cache, 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and do not support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 7 6800H belongs to the 6000 series, while the Ryzen 5 230 has no recorded series designation. Both target the mobile market segment and are currently active in production.