Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs Xeon W-1350P
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Xeon W-1350P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 230
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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-1350P
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-1350P
The Xeon W-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 and Xeon W-1350P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1350P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 scores 19,702 against the Xeon W-1350P's 19,611 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 230. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,702 | 19,611 |
| 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-1350P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2/FP8 | LGA1200 |
| 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 (Xeon W-1350P). The Ryzen 5 PRO 230 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Xeon W-1350P requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| 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-1350P debuted at $311. At current prices ($150 vs $250), the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 delivers 131.3 pts/$ vs 78.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350P — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 230 the 50.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | Xeon W-1350P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-52% | $311 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-40% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 131.3+67% | 78.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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