AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and the Intel Core 7 251E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part has 18 more cores and 20 more threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E reaches a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 230's 4.90 GHz boost. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for Intel.

Q: What are the process nodes used by each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part uses a smaller fabrication node.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 251E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and have identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU has ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What are the market segments and sockets for these two parts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is a Mobile processor using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 7 251E is a Desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 belongs to the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The Ryzen 5 230 is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core 7 251E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a larger die size of 257 mm²; the database does not list a transistor count for the Intel part.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. That gives Intel more than double the L3 capacity and larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Radeon 760M, while the Intel Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support is another differentiator: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has the newer PCIe generation, the AMD part has more lanes.

The power envelope is markedly different. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 251E is rated at 65 W TDP. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part is DDR5-only without ECC support.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is a mobile processor with a 4 nm process, a 28 W TDP, and a high base clock of 3.50 GHz. The data positions it for power-conscious mobile workloads where the smaller process node and lower TDP matter. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.90 GHz boost clock suits lighter multi-threaded tasks and single-thread responsiveness in a portable chassis.

The Intel Core 7 251E is a desktop processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. The core and thread advantage gives it a clear edge for heavily parallel desktop workloads. Its support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory plus ECC memory and Gen 5 PCIe lanes makes it suitable for desktop systems that need high-throughput I/O and memory flexibility.

The recorded benchmark data only covers the AMD Ryzen 5 230. The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct measured wins cannot be assigned from head-to-head results. The architectural data indicates the Intel part is built for high-core-count desktop processing, while the AMD part targets efficient mobile operation.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores; Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 12 threads; Intel Core 7 251E has 32 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 230 runs at 3.50 GHz; Intel Core 7 251E runs at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 230 reaches 4.90 GHz; Intel Core 7 251E reaches 5.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 230 is rated at 28 W; Intel Core 7 251E is rated at 65 W.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel Core 7 251E uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses Hawk Point; Intel Core 7 251E uses Bartlett Lake.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 4 nm at TSMC; Intel Core 7 251E uses 10 nm at Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen 5 230 measures 178 mm²; Intel Core 7 251E measures 257 mm².
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 25,000 million; Intel Core 7 251E has none listed.
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 64 KB per core; Intel Core 7 251E has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 1 MB per core; Intel Core 7 251E has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 16 MB shared; Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5; Intel Core 7 251E supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• ECC Memory: AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not support ECC; Intel Core 7 251E supports ECC.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel Core 7 251E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses Radeon 760M; Intel Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Market Segment: AMD Ryzen 5 230 is Mobile; Intel Core 7 251E is Desktop.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 7 251E launched at $384; AMD Ryzen 5 230 has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and the Intel Core 7 251E. The Intel Core 7 251E has an empty benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 0, so no measured comparison is possible from the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a full set of scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 17857, and its single-core score is 2521. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7499 multi-core and 1058 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1799 multi-core and 253 single-core.

PassMark results for the AMD part include a multi-thread score of 19411, a single-thread score of 3558, integer math at 67257, floating point math at 38993, data compression at 218588, data encryption at 13280, extended instructions at 15618, and random string sorting at 26019. Its physics score is 958, and its find prime numbers score is 66.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 holds an average benchmark score of 25782 and sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-11700K with an average score of 25812 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE with an average score of 25880 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with an average score of 25625 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of -0.8%. These deltas are all within one percent, indicating the Ryzen 5 230 lands in a tightly packed performance band.

The Intel Core 7 251E sits at the 50th percentile with no average benchmark score and no nearest rivals, so its relative standing cannot be quantified from the database. The architectural data shows a 24-core, 32-thread desktop part with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, but without measured scores, any performance claim would exceed the recorded facts.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the only one of the two with measured benchmark data. It posts an average benchmark score of 25782, ranks at the 78th percentile, and trades within roughly one percent of rivals like the Intel Core i7-11700K and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. Its 28 W TDP, 4 nm process, and mobile socket make it the choice for portable systems where the data shows a compact, power-efficient 6-core part.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores in the database. Its specification profile shows 24 cores, 32 threads, a 65 W TDP, 36 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, and Gen 5 PCIe. Those specifications point to a desktop processor aimed at high-core-count workloads, but the database contains no measured results to confirm its standing.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the documented performer, with a full benchmark suite and a percentile rank of 78. The Intel Core 7 251E is the higher-spec part on paper: more cores, more threads, more cache, faster boost, and broader memory support. Without benchmark scores for the Intel chip, the only quantitative conclusion the database supports is the AMD part's measured performance. The Intel part's actual performance remains unquantified in the database.