Ryzen 5 2600E 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.

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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 Leadership: The Ryzen 5 7235HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 2600E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
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.

Ryzen 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7235HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2600E and Ryzen 5 7235HS

Ryzen 5 2600E

The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 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

The Ryzen 5 2600E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7235HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm	6 nm-50%
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,346	12,379

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.