AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors into different use categories. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is a mobile processor with a full benchmark record, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct performance comparison impossible from measured data alone. The Ryzen 5 230 delivers a recorded average benchmark score of 25782 and sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, which scores 25625 with a delta of 0.6%, and essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-11700K at 25812 with a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, holds only a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of zero due to missing benchmark entries. Buyers seeking a processor with proven, measured performance should select the Ryzen 5 230. Buyers seeking a desktop processor with a higher core count, faster clock speeds, and ECC memory support should consider the Intel Core 5 223PQE, but they must accept that its performance class is unverified in the database. The Ryzen 5 230 is the only option with actual performance data, and that data shows it competes with established desktop processors from a generation ago.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, use different process nodes, and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The Ryzen 5 230 belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation under Zen 4 (Hawk Point), and the Intel Core 5 223PQE belongs to the Core 5 generation under Bartlett Lake.

The Ryzen 5 230 is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. This distinction matters for platform selection. The AMD part integrates Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD processor has ECC memory support marked as false, while the Intel processor has ECC memory support marked as true. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both, and both use dual-channel memory buses.

The cache structures differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 230 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip holds a larger cache at every level, though the core counts differ as well. The Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel processor also has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a TDP of 125 watts, while the AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts. The production status for both is listed as active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ by more than a year. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08. The AMD part number is 100-000001726, and the Intel part number is SA4QC. The Intel processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $319, while the AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmark array. This means every measured score in this comparison comes from the AMD Ryzen 5 230 alone. The Ryzen 5 230 records a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1799 and a single-core score of 253. In Cinebench R20, it records a multicore score of 7499 and a single-core score of 1058. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 17857 and the single-core score reaches 2521. These Cinebench results indicate a processor that handles both multithreaded rendering workloads and single-threaded tasks with consistent strength.

The Passmark results for the Ryzen 5 230 show a broad workload profile. The multithread score is 19411, and the single-thread score is 3558. The integer math score is 67257, and the floating point math score is 38993. The extended instructions score is 15618, and the data compression score is 218588. The data encryption score is 13280, and the find prime numbers score is 66. The random string sorting score is 26019, and the physics score is 958. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 230 is 25782, which places it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 230 put its performance into context. The Intel Core i7-11700K has an average score of 25812, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 230. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has an average score of 25880, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has an average score of 25625, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an average score of 25981, which is 0.8% higher. These deltas are all within a narrow band of about one percent, meaning the Ryzen 5 230 performs essentially on par with this group of rivals. The largest gap in either direction is the 0.8% difference against the Ryzen AI 5 340, which is small enough to be considered noise in many workloads.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, no direct wins can be assigned to either processor. The wins counter in the database shows zero for both. The recorded data only supports conclusions about the AMD part. The Intel part remains unmeasured, and any claim about its performance relative to the Ryzen 5 230 would require speculation beyond the facts. The percentile ranking of 50 for the Intel part reflects the lack of data rather than a measured performance level.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The core counts differ: the Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ: 3.50 GHz for the AMD part and 4.00 GHz for the Intel part. The boost clocks differ: 4.90 GHz for the AMD part and 5.50 GHz for the Intel part. The TDP differs substantially: 28 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part. The sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 5 230 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PQE.

The architecture names differ: Zen 4 for the AMD part and no architecture field recorded for the Intel part, though its codename is Bartlett Lake. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. The transistor count is 25,000 million for the AMD part and not recorded for the Intel part. The die size is 178 mm² for the AMD part and not recorded for the Intel part.

The cache allocations differ at every level. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core for the AMD part and 80 KB per core for the Intel part. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 2 MB per core for the Intel part. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared for the AMD part and 24 MB shared for the Intel part. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for the AMD part and DDR4 plus DDR5 for the Intel part. ECC memory support is false for the AMD part and true for the Intel part. PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the AMD part and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 760M for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part. Market segments differ: mobile for the AMD part and desktop for the Intel part. Release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for the AMD part and 2026-03-08 for the Intel part. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the Intel part at $319. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers differ: 100-000001726 for the AMD part and SA4QC for the Intel part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both have active production status. Memory bandwidth is the same at 89.6 GB/s, and both use dual-channel memory buses.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a recorded average benchmark score of 25782, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, giving it an average score of zero.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 ranks at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1799, Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7499, and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17857 demonstrate strong multithreaded rendering capability. Its Cinebench single-core scores of 253 in R15, 1058 in R20, and 2521 in R23 show solid single-thread performance as well. The Passmark suite adds further evidence: a multithread score of 19411, a single-thread score of 3558, an integer math score of 67257, and a floating point math score of 38993. The data compression score of 218588 is particularly strong, suggesting efficiency in file compression and decompression workloads. The 78th percentile ranking and the average benchmark score of 25782, which places it within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11700K, confirm that the Ryzen 5 230 delivers performance comparable to established desktop processors despite its mobile designation. Its 28 watt TDP gives it a clear advantage in power-sensitive mobile applications, and its 4 nm process node at TSMC indicates a modern manufacturing approach.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins in raw specification categories. Its 8 cores and 16 threads exceed the AMD part by 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are both higher than the AMD part's 3.50 GHz and 4.90 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache exceeds the AMD part's 16 MB, and its per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger as well. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. It includes ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes offers a newer standard than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, though the lane count is lower. Its UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU represents its graphics solution, and its desktop market segment with Intel Socket 1700 makes it suitable for desktop builds. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $319. However, none of these specification advantages translate into measured performance wins, because the database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The 50th percentile ranking and zero average benchmark score mean the Intel part's actual performance class remains unknown.

For workloads where measured data matters, the Ryzen 5 230 is the clear choice. Its Cinebench and Passmark results provide concrete evidence of capability across rendering, encryption, compression, sorting, and math workloads. For workloads where core count, clock speed, cache size, and ECC support are the deciding factors, the Intel Core 5 223PQE offers the stronger specification sheet on paper. The absence of benchmark data for the Intel part means that any performance-based decision between these two processors can only be made in favor of the AMD Ryzen 5 230. The specification-based decision can go either way depending on whether the buyer prioritizes the AMD part's efficiency and mobile design or the Intel part's higher core count, faster clocks, and ECC support. The data does not support a performance claim for the Intel part, so the Ryzen 5 230 remains the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated results.