AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two mobile processors into clear roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins 11 of 17 head-to-head tests, with its largest margins in multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core 7 350 wins 6 tests, all in single-thread or specific math workloads. The AMD chip records an average benchmark score of 25782, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 17779, placing it in the 71st percentile.

For users running multi-threaded applications, rendering, compilation, or data-heavy tasks, the Ryzen 5 230 is the data-backed choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17857 is 122.4% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 8030. For users prioritizing raw single-thread response or specific integer math, the Intel chip shows advantages in select tests, though the Ryzen still leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 23.2%. The Intel Core 7 350 carries a launch MSRP of $469, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Ryzen 5 230 sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U in the database, with a delta of 0.6% and an average score of 25625. The Intel Core 7 350 sits near the Intel Core 5 120U, with a delta of -0.7% and an average score of 17898. Both chips land in the mobile segment, but their architectural approaches differ substantially, which explains the benchmark split.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading support. This thread count difference directly explains the multicore benchmark gaps. Cache layouts also diverge: the AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has larger per-core caches, but the AMD chip has over 2.5 times the shared L3 capacity.

Clock speeds and power envelopes differ sharply. The AMD chip has a 3.50 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock, with a 28 W TDP. The Intel chip has a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock, with a 15 W TDP. The AMD chip draws nearly double the power budget, which supports its higher sustained multicore output. The Intel chip's lower base clock suggests a more conservative power profile, though its boost clock trails the AMD part by only 0.10 GHz.

Memory architecture also separates them. The AMD chip supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip provides 50% more memory bandwidth, which benefits data-heavy workloads. PCIe lanes differ as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 760M, while the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both are unlocked in terms of multiplier, though neither is marked as unlocked in the database fields.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads across 6 cores. The AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading, the Intel chip does not.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the largest gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 17857, which is 122.4% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 8030.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 350 wins 6 of 17 head-to-head tests. These include Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 253, a 13.4% margin), PassMark single-thread (4100 vs 3558, a 13.2% margin), PassMark find prime numbers (107 vs 66, a 38.3% margin), PassMark floating-point math (42809 vs 38993, an 8.9% margin), and PassMark physics (1173 vs 958, an 18.3% margin).

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25782, which is 45% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 17779. The AMD chip also ranks higher in percentile, at 78 versus 71.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each chip support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several direct differences between the two chips.

• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 12, Intel Core 7 350 has 6.
• Base clock: AMD has 3.50 GHz, Intel has 1.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD has 4.90 GHz, Intel has 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD has 28 W, Intel has 15 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 4, Intel has no architecture field recorded.
• Codename: AMD uses Hawk Point, Intel uses Wildcat Lake.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm at Intel.
• Transistors: AMD has 25,000 million, Intel has none recorded.
• Die size: AMD has 178 mm², Intel has none recorded.
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core, Intel has 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared, Intel has 6 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD has DDR5, Intel has DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus: AMD has dual-channel, Intel has single-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has 59.7 GB/s.
• PCIe lanes: AMD has 20 Gen 4 lanes, Intel has 6 Gen 4 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 760M, Intel has Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe).
• Release date: AMD was released 2025-01-05, Intel was released 2026-04-15.
• Launch MSRP: Intel has $469, AMD has none recorded.
• Part number: AMD has 100-000001726, Intel has SAE3F.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals the core story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 17857 against the Intel Core 7 350's 8030, a 122.4% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multicore, AMD leads 7499 to 5373, a 39.6% margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD leads 1799 to 1220, a 47.5% margin. Single-core Cinebench results are mixed: AMD wins R23 single-core 2521 to 2046, a 23.2% margin, and R20 single-core 1058 to 758, a 39.6% margin. The Intel chip wins only Cinebench R15 single-core, 292 to 253, a 13.4% margin.

PassMark results show a clear split. The AMD chip dominates integer math, scoring 67257 against 33734, a 99.4% margin. It also leads data compression, 218588 to 143123, a 52.7% margin, and random string sorting, 26019 to 17238, a 50.9% margin. Data encryption goes to AMD, 13280 to 10933, a 21.5% margin, as does extended instructions, 15618 to 12045, a 29.7% margin. The multithread PassMark test favors AMD, 19411 to 15170, a 28% margin.

The Intel chip wins the remaining PassMark tests. It leads floating-point math, 42809 to 38993, an 8.9% margin, and physics, 1173 to 958, an 18.3% margin. The largest Intel win is find prime numbers, 107 to 66, a 38.3% margin. The single-thread test goes to Intel, 4100 to 3558, a 13.2% margin, matching the Cinebench R15 single-core result.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins in workloads that scale with threads and memory bandwidth. Its 12 threads and 89.6 GB/s dual-channel memory produce dominant multicore Cinebench results, with the R23 margin reaching 122.4%. Integer math, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting all favor AMD, with margins from 21.5% to 99.4%. These workloads benefit from the AMD chip's higher base clock, larger L3 cache, and dual-channel memory path. The 28 W TDP provides the power headroom needed to sustain these outputs.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in select single-thread and specialized math tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 beats the AMD chip's 3558, and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 292 beats 253. The find prime numbers test shows the largest Intel margin at 38.3%, and floating-point math also favors Intel by 8.9%. The physics test goes to Intel, 1173 to 958, an 18.3% margin. These wins come despite the Intel chip's lower base clock, suggesting its per-core efficiency at boost frequencies is competitive in specific instruction patterns. The Intel chip's 15 W TDP and single-channel memory configuration do not prevent it from claiming these targeted wins.

The database positions the AMD chip at the 78th percentile versus the Intel chip's 71st, and the average benchmark score gap is 8003 points. For mixed workloads, the AMD chip's 11 wins versus 6 provides broader coverage. For workloads that are purely single-threaded or rely on prime number calculations, the Intel chip demonstrates measurable advantages.