Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Ryzen 5 2600E

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.

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

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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

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

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 7235HS	Ryzen 5 2600E
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 7235HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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