Ryzen 5 230
VS
Xeon D-1747NTE

Ryzen 5 230 vs Xeon D-1747NTE

AMD

Ryzen 5 230

6 Cores12 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1747NTE

10 Cores20 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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 Xeon D-1747NTE

#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
135%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
132%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
126%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
124%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
122%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
107%
#73
EPYC 4484PX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
104%
#78
Xeon D-1747NTE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1747NTE is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 230Xeon D-1747NTE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 230 ($190), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($190 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 230Xeon D-1747NTE
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 230 and Xeon D-1747NTE

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

Xeon D-1747NTE

The Xeon D-1747NTE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,279 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 230 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1747NTE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1747NTE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 230 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1747NTE — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 230 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 230 is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 20,186 against the Xeon D-1747NTE's 20,279 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1747NTE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 230 vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1747NTE.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Xeon D-1747NTE
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+40%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+40%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+7%
15 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
4 nm-60%
10 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark
20,186
20,279
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 230 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1747NTE uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 230Xeon D-1747NTE
Socket
FP8
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%