Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs Xeon W-11865MRE
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Xeon W-11865MRE
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 Xeon W-11865MRE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+302%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
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 Xeon W-11865MRE
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.
Xeon W-11865MRE
The Xeon W-11865MRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,589 points. Launch price was $480.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-11865MRE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-11865MRE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MRE — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-11865MRE uses Tiger Lake-H (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 scores 19,702 against the Xeon W-11865MRE's 19,589 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MRE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+4% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 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 |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Tiger Lake-H (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,702 | 19,589 |
| 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 Xeon W-11865MRE uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | FCBGA1787 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| 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 (Xeon W-11865MRE). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Xeon W-11865MRE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon W-11865MRE debuted at $600. At current prices ($150 vs $600), the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is $450 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 delivers 131.3 pts/$ vs 32.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-11865MRE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-11865MRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-75% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.3+303% | 32.6 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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