AMD Ryzen 5 7430U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €527, at an average price of €740.

For practically the same money there is something better: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 17% faster and only costs €13 more.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 174 of 262 and delivers 24.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U from?

AMD Ryzen 5 7430U came out in 2023.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 5 7430U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core 5 320.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U have?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U has AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 5 7430U cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €527, at an average price of €740.

Which alternative is worth it?

For practically the same money there is something better: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 17% faster and only costs €13 more.

Specs

Model 7430U
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 3 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 5
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 4,3 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
Frequency 2,3 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Operating modes 64-bit
Cache type L2 & L3
Generation AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Base power 15 W

Performance summary

#174 of 262
Relative performance 24.4%
Laptops 6
Price from €527
Average price €740

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 28.5% From €540 Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 28.6% From €647 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From €687 AMD Ryzen 5 7535U 26.7% From €613 Qualcomm Snapdragon X - X126100 26.3% From €549

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