Ryzen 5 230 vs Ryzen 5 8640U

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.

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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%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 8640U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 5 230	Ryzen 5 8640U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($190)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 230	Ryzen 5 8640U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($190)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Ryzen 5 230 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8640U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 230 and Ryzen 5 8640U

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.

Ryzen 5 8640U

The Ryzen 5 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 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 (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: 20,274 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 230 and Ryzen 5 8640U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 230 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8640U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 230 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8640U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 20,186 against the Ryzen 5 8640U's 20,274 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 8640U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 230	Ryzen 5 8640U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,186	20,274
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	10,675
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,519
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,308

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FP8 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 230	Ryzen 5 8640U
Socket	FP8	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 230) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8640U). The Ryzen 5 8640U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 230 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8640U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8640U rivals Core i5-1335U.