CPU
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Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,739 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 scores 19,702 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 19,739 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,702 | 19,739 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,320 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,210 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the FP7/FP7r2/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 5 PRO 230) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 760M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G debuted at $146. At current prices ($150 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 delivers 131.3 pts/$ vs 135.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G the 2.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $146-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $146-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.3 | 135.2+3% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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