Ryzen 3 4300G vs i5-3230M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3230M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.61
Ryzen 3 4300G
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
6.79
+322%

Ryzen 3 4300G outperforms Core i5-3230M by a whopping 322% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21031032
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency4.359.88
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)21 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data38
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size118 mm2156 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G 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
SocketFCPGA988AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G 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 i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon Vega 6
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-3230M 1.61
Ryzen 3 4300G 6.79
+322%

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.

i5-3230M 2562
Ryzen 3 4300G 10789
+321%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.61 6.79
Integrated graphics card 1.18 3.04
Recency 1 January 2013 21 July 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3230M has 85.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 4300G, on the other hand, has a 321.7% higher aggregate performance score, 157.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 4300G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3230M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3230M is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 4300G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3230M and Ryzen 3 4300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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