M4 (10 cores)
VS
Ryzen 7 7735H

M4 (10 cores) vs Ryzen 7 7735H

M4 (10 cores)

10 Cores10 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)

#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
125%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
122%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
114%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
114%
#197
M4 (10 cores)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
107%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
103%
#79
Ryzen 7 7735H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
99%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
98%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 7735H leads in gaming performance. However, the M4 (10 cores) is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightM4 (10 cores)Ryzen 7 7735H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightM4 (10 cores)Ryzen 7 7735H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (10 cores) and Ryzen 7 7735H

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735H (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H is built on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.7% lead for the M4 (10 cores).

FeatureM4 (10 cores)Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads
10 / 10+25%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.75 GHz+8%
Base Clock
2.89 GHz
3.2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
512 kB (per core)
Process
3 nm-50%
6 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark
23,784
23,619
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Memory & Platform

The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureM4 (10 cores)Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket
none
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M4 (10 cores)) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the M4 (10 cores) requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.

FeatureM4 (10 cores)Ryzen 7 7735H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile