Ryzen 3 7335U
VS
Core i5-1235U

Ryzen 3 7335U vs Core i5-1235U

AMD

Ryzen 3 7335U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core i5-1235U

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1235U

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
97%
#159
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
345%
#160
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
340%
#161
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
312%
#162
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
311%
#163
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
308%
#165
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
298%
#166
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
285%
#167
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
285%
#168
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
277%
#171
Core i5-1235U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#173
Celeron N3060
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
99%
#176
Core 2 Duo T9300
MSRP: $316|Avg: $20
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1235U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 7335U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 3 7335UCore i5-1235U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 7335UCore i5-1235U
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 Ryzen 3 7335U and Core i5-1235U

AMD

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.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureRyzen 3 7335UCore i5-1235U
Socket
FP7
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 7335U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1235U). 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.

FeatureRyzen 3 7335UCore i5-1235U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop