AMD Ryzen 5 230
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $1377, at an average price of $1396.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 57% faster and its entry price is $748 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 230 a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 113 of 281 and delivers 31.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 230 from?

AMD Ryzen 5 230 came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 230?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 5 325.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 5 230 have?

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 230 cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $1377, at an average price of $1396.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 57% faster and its entry price is $748 lower.

Specs

Model 230
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 6 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 3,5 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Cache type L3

Performance summary

#113 of 281
Relative performance 31.1%
Laptops 2
Price from $1377
Average price $1396

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1700 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1890 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1400 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1239

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