Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Core i7-9700E
Ryzen 5 7235HS
Core i7-9700E
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. The Ryzen 5 7235HS is positioned at rank #187 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7235HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
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 5 7235HS and Core i7-9700E
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.
Core i7-9700E
The Core i7-9700E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,575 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7235HS packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9700E offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9700E — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700E (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i7-9700E uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7235HS scores 12,379 against the Core i7-9700E's 12,575 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-9700E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700E.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,379 | 12,575+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,172 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,802 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7235HS) / Yes (Core i7-9700E). The Core i7-9700E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i7-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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