Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs Ryzen 5 7235HS

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 Ryzen 5 7235HS

#175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

356%

#176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

322%

#178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

320%

#179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

294%

#183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#187

Ryzen 5 7235HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 7235HS is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 210 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7235HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 210 and Ryzen 5 7235HS

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 7235HS

The Ryzen 5 7235HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,379 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 and Ryzen 5 7235HS share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7235HS. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+12%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,155	12,379+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.