AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has recorded benchmark data across every major test in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no benchmark entries at all. This makes the comparison one-sided in terms of measurable outcomes. The Ryzen 5 230 posts a multithread score of 19,411 in PassMark and a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 17,857, with a single-core R23 score of 2,521. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174, by contrast, shows zero recorded scores and an average benchmark score of 0.

The Ryzen 5 230 occupies the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K at an average score of 25,812, which is essentially tied with the Ryzen 5 230's 25,782 average (a delta of -0.1%). The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U trails slightly at 25,625, which is 0.6% behind. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 sits at the 50th percentile with no measurements, so its position is undefined rather than competitive. Every win in this comparison belongs to the Ryzen 5 230, since the Embedded P174 has no scores to claim.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and core designs. The Ryzen 5 230 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration under the Gorgon Point codename. Both are built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, but the die sizes differ: the Ryzen 5 230 measures 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors, while the Embedded P174 measures 233 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts separate them clearly. The Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the Ryzen 5 230 runs at a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost, while the Embedded P174 starts at 2.00 GHz base but boosts to 5.00 GHz. Both parts share a 28 W TDP and the AMD Socket FP8.

Cache layouts are not identical. The Ryzen 5 230 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Embedded P174 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The larger L1 per core on the Embedded P174 reflects the Zen 5 / Zen 5c design. Memory support differs as well: the Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 only, while the Embedded P174 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported on the Ryzen 5 230 but is supported on the Embedded P174.

PCIe lane counts also differ. The Ryzen 5 230 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Embedded P174 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are another point of divergence: the Ryzen 5 230 uses the Radeon 760M, and the Embedded P174 uses the Radeon 880M. The Ryzen 5 230 has a locked multiplier, as does the Embedded P174.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion when selecting between these two parts: the Ryzen 5 230 is the only one with measured performance. Its average benchmark score of 25,782 and 78th percentile ranking place it among capable mobile processors, with a multithread PassMark score of 19,411 and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2,521. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no rival comparisons, so there is no evidence of its performance in the database.

For workloads that rely on single-thread speed, the Ryzen 5 230 shows a PassMark single-thread score of 3,558 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,058. For multithreaded tasks, its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,799 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7,499 provide measurable reference points. The Embedded P174 offers more cores, 10 versus 6, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, but without benchmark results these specifications cannot be translated into performance outcomes.

The Ryzen 5 230 also has a release date of January 2025, while the Embedded P174 is dated February 2026. The Embedded P174 does bring ECC memory support, LPDDR5X compatibility, and a newer graphics unit in the Radeon 880M, but none of those features are measured in the benchmark database. A buyer or system designer looking for verified performance data has only one option with actual scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25,782. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 5 230 and the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 use AMD Socket FP8.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 does not support ECC memory. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors use?

A: The Ryzen 5 230 uses the Radeon 760M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Radeon 880M.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors, and the Embedded P174 has no individual benchmark scores. The closest available comparison is the Ryzen 5 230's position against its nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 230's average score of 25,782 sits 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-11700K's 25,812, 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 25,880, 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U's 25,625, and 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340's 25,981.

Within the Ryzen 5 230's own results, the strongest single-thread figures are the PassMark single-thread score of 3,558 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,521. The multithread results show a PassMark multithread score of 19,411 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,857. PassMark sub-tests reveal specific strengths: data compression scores 218,588, integer math scores 67,257, floating point math scores 38,993, and random string sorting scores 26,019. Extended instructions score 15,618, while data encryption scores 13,280. Physics in PassMark scores 958, and the find prime numbers test scores 66.

Because the Embedded P174 has no benchmark data, no direct win can be attributed to it in any test. The wins column for this comparison records 0 wins for the Ryzen 5 230 and 0 wins for the Embedded P174, which reflects the absence of head-to-head entries rather than a tie in performance. The Ryzen 5 230 is the only part with verified results, and its percentile of 78 places it well above the Embedded P174's recorded percentile of 50, although that 50th percentile is based on no measured scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count is 6 for the Ryzen 5 230 versus 10 for the Embedded P174. Thread count is 12 versus 20. Base clock is 3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. Boost clock is 4.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The TDP is identical at 28 W for both.

Architecture differs: Zen 4 for the Ryzen 5 230, versus a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid for the Embedded P174. Codename differs as well: Hawk Point versus Gorgon Point. The process node is the same at 4 nm from TSMC. Transistor count is 25,000 million for the Ryzen 5 230, with none recorded for the Embedded P174. Die size is 178 mm² versus 233 mm².

Cache structures differ in L1 only: 64 KB per core for the Ryzen 5 230, 80 KB per core for the Embedded P174. L2 is 1 MB per core for both, and L3 is 16 MB for both. Memory support shows DDR5 for the Ryzen 5 230 and DDR5 plus LPDDR5X for the Embedded P174. Memory bus is dual-channel for both, with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is false for the Ryzen 5 230 and true for the Embedded P174.

PCIe configuration differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the Ryzen 5 230, Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the Embedded P174. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M versus Radeon 880M. Release dates are January 2025 for the Ryzen 5 230 and February 2026 for the Embedded P174. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.