Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs Core i7-11850H
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Core i7-11850H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11850H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 230 and Core i7-11850H
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.
Core i7-11850H
The Core i7-11850H 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,873 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-11850H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-11850H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11850H — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-11850H uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 scores 19,702 against the Core i7-11850H's 19,873 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-11850H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,320 vs 1,911, a 19.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11850H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+380% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,702 | 19,873 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,320+21% | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,210 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-11850H uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-11850H — 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: Socket FP7 (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) and HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11850H).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| 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: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-11850H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) and UHD Graphics (Core i7-11850H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11850H targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-11850H rivals Ryzen 7 5800H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Core i7-11850H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation Laptop |
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