Core i5-1235U vs Ryzen 3 7335U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1235U

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 3 7335U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7335U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 3 7335U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,568 vs 12,740).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1235U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1235U

2022

Ryzen 3 7335U

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 3 7335U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7335U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,568 vs 12,740).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1235U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1235U better than Ryzen 3 7335U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 7335U is ahead with a 3.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1235U pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark. Core i5-1235U also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1235U is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-1235U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1235U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.4% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 7335U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1235U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 7335U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
1080p
low	186 FPS	165 FPS
medium	153 FPS	142 FPS
high	127 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	142 FPS
medium	119 FPS	119 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	76 FPS
medium	72 FPS	68 FPS
high	58 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
1080p
low	208 FPS	254 FPS
medium	172 FPS	217 FPS
high	158 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	219 FPS
medium	156 FPS	189 FPS
high	146 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	170 FPS
medium	130 FPS	150 FPS
high	124 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
1080p
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	292 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	274 FPS
high	318 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	190 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
1080p
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	314 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	314 FPS
medium	318 FPS	314 FPS
high	318 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	314 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1235U and Ryzen 3 7335U

Core i5-1235U

The Core i5-1235U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,740 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 7335U

The Ryzen 3 7335U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 12,568 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1235U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7335U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-1235U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1235U versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7335U — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1235U (base: 1.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-1235U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7335U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1235U scores 12,740 against the Ryzen 3 7335U's 12,568 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-1235U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1235U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7335U.

Feature	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+2%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	3 GHz+131%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,740+1%	12,568
Geekbench 6 Single	2,095	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1235U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 7335U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1235U	Ryzen 3 7335U
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1235U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 7335U). The Core i5-1235U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 3 7335U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1235U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1235U rivals Ryzen 5 6600U.