Core i5-1230U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

Core i5-1230U

10 Cores12 Thrd9.5 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1230U

10 / 12

10,995

0.0%

11,059

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-1230U is positioned at rank #620 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1230U

#608

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

825%

#609

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

813%

#610

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

746%

#611

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

743%

#612

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

736%

#614

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

711%

#615

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

681%

#616

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

680%

#617

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

662%

#620

Core i5-1230U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1230U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-1230U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1230U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1230U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

Core i5-1230U

The Core i5-1230U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9.5 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,995 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,059 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1230U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1230U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1230U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-1230U (base: 1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-1230U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U uses Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1230U scores 10,995 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's 11,059 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1230U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U.

Feature	Core i5-1230U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.7 GHz+170%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022)
PassMark	10,995	11,059
Geekbench 6 Single	1,625	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1230U uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1230U	Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U
Socket	FCBGA1781	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	14	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1230U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U). The Core i5-1230U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1230U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1230U rivals Ryzen 5 5600U.