Core i7-11800H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Core i7-11800H
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11800H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 i7-11800H and Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Core i7-11800H
The Core i7-11800H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,838 points. Launch price was $395.
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,702 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i7-11800H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11800H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-11800H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-11800H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11800H scores 19,838 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 230's 19,702 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-11800H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,896 vs 2,320, a 20.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,795 vs 7,210 (7.8% advantage for the Core i7-11800H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11800H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230.
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+84% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 6 MB+380% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,838 | 19,702 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,180 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,896 | 2,320+22% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,795+8% | 7,210 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-11800H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11800H versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 — the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: QM580,HM570,WM590 (Core i7-11800H) and Socket FP7 (Ryzen 5 PRO 230).
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11800H) vs AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 5 PRO 230). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 750 (Core i7-11800H) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11800H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11800H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Core i7-11800H | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 750 | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V, AMD-Vi |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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