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AMD Ryzen 3 5400U vs Intel Core i5-1230U
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,720 | 2,673 |
| Multicore | 10,748 | 10,836 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $309 |
| Cores | 4 | 10 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | 2 |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | 8 |
| Turbo clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 9 W |
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA1781 |
| First seen | Q1 2021 | Q2 2022 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 3 5400U has a PassMark single-core score of 2,720, compared with 2,673 for Intel Core i5-1230U. AMD Ryzen 3 5400U has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 3 5400U has a PassMark multicore score of 10,748, compared with 10,836 for Intel Core i5-1230U. Intel Core i5-1230U has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 3 5400U lists FP6; Intel Core i5-1230U lists FCBGA1781. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i5-1230U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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