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 4 laptops from €826, at an average price of €1665.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 57% faster and its entry price is €10 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 115 of 261 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 4 laptops from €826, at an average price of €1665.

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 €10 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
Generation AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Base power 28 W

Performance summary

#115 of 261
Relative performance 31.1%
Laptops 4
Price from €826
Average price €1665

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €815 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From €1199 Intel Core i7-14650HX 53.6% From €1149 Intel Core i7-13650HX 48.1% From €929 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From €1049

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