Ryzen 5 230
VS
Core i7-1370P

Ryzen 5 230 vs Core i7-1370P

AMD

Ryzen 5 230

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Core i7-1370P

14 Cores20 Thrd28 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. 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 Ryzen 5 230

#18
Ryzen 5 8500G
MSRP: $179|Avg: $150
119%
#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
108%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
100%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
91%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1370P

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
104%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
96%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
95%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1370P leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 230 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($190)
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-P (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 230 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 32% cheaper ($190 vs $280) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+49%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($190)
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 230 and Core i7-1370P

AMD

Ryzen 5 230

The Ryzen 5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,186 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i7-1370P

The Core i7-1370P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 19,993 points. Launch price was $438.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 230 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1370P offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i7-1370P has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 230 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1370P — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-1370P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 230 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-1370P uses Raptor Lake-P (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 20,186 against the Core i7-1370P's 19,993 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 230. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 230 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-1370P.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
14 / 20+133%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz
5.2 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+84%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
24 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
4 nm-43%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
Raptor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
20,186
19,993
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,200
Geekbench 6 Single
2,000
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,095
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 230 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1370P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
Socket
FP8
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 230) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-1370P). The Core i7-1370P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 230 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1370P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-1370P rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe 96EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Workstation
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 230 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Core i7-1370P debuted at $438. At current prices ($190 vs $280), the Ryzen 5 230 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 230 delivers 106.2 pts/$ vs 71.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-1370P — making the Ryzen 5 230 the 39.2% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Core i7-1370P
MSRP
$200-54%
$438
Avg Price (30d)
$190-32%
$280
Performance per Dollar
106.2+49%
71.4
Release Date
2025
2023