Core i5-1240P vs Ryzen 5 7430U
Core i5-1240P
Ryzen 5 7430U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1240P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1240P | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1240P | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1240P and Ryzen 5 7430U
Core i5-1240P
The Core i5-1240P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,224 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 7430U
The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-1240P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1240P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1240P versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1240P (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-1240P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1240P scores 16,224 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1240P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1240P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.3 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB+140% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-P (2022) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,224 | 16,080 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,268 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,102 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,577 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1240P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1240P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7430U). The Core i5-1240P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 7430U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1240P targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-1240P rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.
| Feature | Core i5-1240P | Ryzen 5 7430U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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