AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. There are no recorded scores from any shared benchmark tests, no win counts for either processor, and no comparative delta values between the two. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a substantial set of benchmark results in the database. Its average benchmark score is 25,782 points, placing it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, has no benchmark entries recorded, an average score of 0, and sits in the 50th percentile. This percentile gap is notable: the Ryzen 5 230 outperforms a majority of the database's CPU population, while the Snapdragon sits at the median with no measured performance data to substantiate any specific workload advantage.

For the Ryzen 5 230, the recorded scores show strong multicore and single-core capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,857 points multicore and 2,521 points single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 7,499 multicore and 1,058 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1,799 multicore and 253 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 19,411 and a single-thread score of 3,558. Integer math scores 67,257, floating-point math scores 38,993, and extended instructions score 15,618. Data compression scores 218,588, data encryption scores 13,280, and random string sorting scores 26,019. Physics scores 958, and find prime numbers scores 66.

Without head-to-head results, the only quantitative comparison available is the percentile and average score gap. The Ryzen 5 230's 78th percentile versus the Snapdragon's 50th percentile indicates that, based on the database's overall CPU rankings, the AMD part is positioned far higher. The absence of Snapdragon scores means any direct benchmark delta cannot be calculated, and no statement about performance superiority in a specific test can be made from the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in architecture. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, belonging to the Ryzen 5 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X generation, specifically the Plus tier. It is also built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the database does not list a transistor count or die size for it.

Core and thread counts differ. The Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. This means the AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count, while the Qualcomm part does not. Clock speeds also differ: the Ryzen 5 230 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, whereas the Snapdragon has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD part has a higher boost clock by 0.90 GHz.

Cache configurations are structured differently. 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 Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache in the Snapdragon is organized per module rather than per core, and the L3 cache is smaller at 6 MB versus 16 MB.

Memory support differs. The Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm part offers higher memory bandwidth by 45.6 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 5 230 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part provides more PCIe lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 230 uses the Radeon 760M, while the Snapdragon uses the Adreno X1-45. The socket types are not shared: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen, Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon.

Power envelopes are close but not identical. The Ryzen 5 230 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a TDP of 30 watts. The release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 230 was released on January 5, 2025, and the Snapdragon on September 2, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the only processor with measurable benchmark wins. It has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores, all indicating active performance across rendering, math, compression, encryption, and physics workloads. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot attribute a single workload win to it.

The Ryzen 5 230's thread advantage (12 threads versus 8) and higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.00 GHz) suggest it is better positioned for multithreaded tasks, though this is inferred from the architecture data rather than direct head-to-head results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,857 and PassMark multithread score of 19,411 indicate strong parallel performance. The single-core score of 2,521 in Cinebench R23 and 3,558 in PassMark single-thread also show solid single-thread capability.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does have architectural advantages that could matter in specific scenarios. Its memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s is higher, which could benefit memory-bound workloads. Its L1 cache is larger per core at 288 KB versus 64 KB, and its L2 cache is organized per module at 12 MB, which may help with certain data access patterns. However, without benchmark scores, none of these advantages are confirmed by the database.

In terms of percentile ranking, the Ryzen 5 230 at 78th percentile clearly outperforms the Snapdragon at 50th percentile based on the database's overall CPU distribution. The Snapdragon's lack of measured scores means it cannot claim any benchmark win in the database, while the Ryzen 5 230 has wins across every test it has been recorded in.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average benchmark score of 25,782 points. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 230 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 30 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Oryon |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Adreno X1-45 |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-09-02 |

| Part number | 100-000001726 | X1P46100 |

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 230 in terms of measured performance. It holds a 78th percentile ranking versus the Snapdragon's 50th percentile, and it has a full suite of benchmark scores averaging 25,782 points. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so from a purely data-driven perspective, the Ryzen 5 230 is the only processor with verified performance in the database.

Architecturally, the Ryzen 5 230 offers higher boost clocks (4.90 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), more threads (12 versus 8), a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 6 MB), and more PCIe lanes (20 versus 12). The Snapdragon counters with more cores (8 versus 6), higher memory bandwidth (135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s), larger L1 cache per core (288 KB versus 64 KB), and a per-module L2 cache of 12 MB. These differences suggest the Snapdragon could have strengths in memory-heavy or cache-sensitive workloads, but the database contains no benchmark evidence to confirm this.

For users selecting between the two based on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the only option with demonstrated performance. It wins every benchmark it has been tested in, and its percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 remains an unverified entry: its specifications are listed, but its performance is entirely unmeasured. The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Ryzen 5 230 is the better-documented and higher-ranked processor, while the Snapdragon's actual capabilities cannot be assessed from the current database records.