AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 230 trailing across every workload category. The largest gap appears in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 2493 against AMD's 958, a 61.6% deficit. Prime number finding follows a similar pattern: Intel posts 159 versus 66, a 58.5% gap. Floating point math shows Intel at 76468 against 38993, a 49% difference. These three results indicate that the Intel processor holds a substantial advantage in computational throughput tasks that rely heavily on raw execution resources.

The Cinebench suite reveals consistent margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 26455 while AMD reaches 17857, a 32.5% difference. Single-core R23 shows Intel at 3734 versus 2521, also a 32.5% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: Intel 11111, AMD 7499, a 32.5% delta. R15 multi-core delivers Intel 2666 against AMD 1799, a 32.5% margin, and R15 single-core has Intel 376 versus AMD 253, a 32.7% gap. The consistency across Cinebench versions suggests the performance ratio holds steady regardless of the workload scaling.

PassMark integer math shows Intel at 99819 versus AMD's 67257, a 32.6% difference. Data compression delivers Intel 346623 against 218588, a 36.9% gap. Extended instructions follow with Intel 24672 versus 15618, a 36.7% deficit. Multithreaded PassMark scores place Intel at 31124 and AMD at 19411, a 37.6% difference. Random string sorting shows the narrowest margin among multi-threaded tests: Intel 35798, AMD 26019, a 27.3% gap. Data encryption presents Intel 18448 versus AMD 13280, a 28% difference.

The smallest overall margin appears in single-threaded PassMark. Intel scores 4219, AMD scores 3558, a 15.7% gap. This indicates that while Intel leads in every category, the single-thread advantage is notably smaller than the multi-thread margins. The average benchmark scores reflect this overall hierarchy: Intel averages 40585, AMD averages 25782. The percentile rankings place Intel at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 78th percentile. The nearest rival data confirms Intel's stronger positioning: the Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. The Ryzen 5 230's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, all within 0.8% of its average score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 records zero wins in the recorded data.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 17857. This represents a 32.5% advantage for Intel.

Q: Is the single-thread performance gap smaller than the multi-thread gap?

A: Yes. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4219 against AMD's 3558, a 15.7% gap. Multi-threaded PassMark shows a 37.6% gap, with Intel at 31124 and AMD at 19411.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 places at the 78th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25782.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. AMD's design integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads. AMD's Zen 4 architecture powers the Ryzen 5 230 under the Hawk Point codename. Intel's Bartlett Lake codename does not list a specific architecture designation. The base clocks show AMD at 3.50 GHz and Intel at 2.90 GHz, but Intel's boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Intel side align with its higher thread count.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with an identical recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support exists on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe capabilities also differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. AMD includes Radeon 760M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The processors target different market segments: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. The sockets reflect this split: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Power characteristics show a substantial difference. AMD has a TDP of 28, while Intel has a TDP of 65. Release dates differ as well: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08. Both processors remain in active production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 230 in every recorded benchmark. The margin ranges from 15.7% in single-threaded PassMark to 61.6% in PassMark physics. The Intel processor also claims a higher percentile ranking, 87th versus 78th, and a higher average benchmark score, 40585 versus 25782.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not record a single winning benchmark. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700K, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, all within 0.8% of its average score. This places AMD in a competitive tier with older and lower-power parts, not with the Core 5 223PE.

The Intel Core 5 223PE's nearest rivals include the Core 7 253PE, Xeon 6357P, Core Ultra X7 368H, and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, all within 0.3% of its average score. This positions Intel among higher-tier desktop and workstation processors.

For workloads measured by these benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger processor. The data does not show any category where the AMD Ryzen 5 230 closes the gap. The Intel part also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 230 | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part Number | 100-000001726 | SA4QF |

The memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every recorded benchmark category. The strongest Intel advantages appear in PassMark physics (61.6% ahead), prime number finding (58.5% ahead), and floating point math (49% ahead). These results indicate workloads involving physics simulation, prime computation, and heavy floating point arithmetic favor Intel heavily.

Intel also leads decisively in data compression (36.9% ahead) and extended instructions (36.7% ahead). Multithreaded PassMark shows a 37.6% gap. Cinebench multi-core results hold a steady 32.5% margin across R15, R20, and R23 versions. These consistent multi-thread margins suggest the 16-thread Intel configuration translates into reliable gains across rendering and content creation workloads.

The narrowest Intel advantage appears in single-threaded PassMark at 15.7%. The Cinebench R15 single-core margin is 32.7%, and R20 and R23 single-core margins are both 32.5%. Random string sorting shows a 27.3% gap, and data encryption shows 28%. These smaller margins still favor Intel, but they indicate the AMD part is relatively closer in single-threaded and memory-access-sensitive operations.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 records zero benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its position among rivals places it near the Intel Core i7-11700K, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. The Ryzen 5 230's lower TDP of 28 versus Intel's 65 suggests a power-constrained mobile design, while Intel targets desktop systems with higher sustained power delivery.

For users selecting based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 223PE dominates every measured workload. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 offers a lower TDP and a mobile form factor, but the performance gap in the database is unambiguous. The choice between these two processors depends entirely on whether the workload requires the Intel part's superior benchmark results or the AMD part's lower power envelope in a mobile socket.