Ryzen 3 7330U vs i5-1230U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1230U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
6.91
Ryzen 3 7330U
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.96
+0.7%

Ryzen 3 7330U outperforms Core i5-1230U by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10201015
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency72.7143.94
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed1 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data180 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1781FP6
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleAMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) ( - 1800 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
Execution Units80no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1416

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-1230U 6.91
Ryzen 3 7330U 6.96
+0.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-1230U 10977
Ryzen 3 7330U 11051
+0.7%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-1230U 1598
+6.6%
Ryzen 3 7330U 1499

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-1230U 5513
+36.2%
Ryzen 3 7330U 4047

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.91 6.96
Recency 23 February 2022 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1230U has 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 7330U, on the other hand, has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 10 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-1230U and Ryzen 3 7330U.


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