Intel Core i5-1230U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-1230U or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-1230U has 10 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-1230U was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake U | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-1230U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.00 GHz (4.40 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-1230U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
10 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.00 GHz (4.40 GHz) 2x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz) |
0.70 GHz (3.30 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.90 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
4 | Max. displays | |
80 | Compute units | -- |
640 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-1230U supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-1230U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.50 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-1230U has a TDP of 9 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i5-1230U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
9 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
29 W | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-1230U has a 18.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X cache has a total of 70.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-1230U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 549 $ |
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Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 0.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-1230U
1.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-1230U | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Unknown | Unknown |