Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Xeon E5-1680 v2
Ryzen 5 7235HS
Xeon E5-1680 v2
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. The Ryzen 5 7235HS is positioned at rank 187 and the Xeon E5-1680 v2 is on rank 943, so the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7235HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Xeon E5-1680 v2
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.
Xeon E5-1680 v2
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,396 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7235HS packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v2 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7235HS scores 12,379 against the Xeon E5-1680 v2's 12,396 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+213% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-73% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,379 | 12,396 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,579 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7235HS) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E5-1680 v2). Primary use case: Xeon E5-1680 v2 targets Server/Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E5-1680 v2 rivals Core i7-4960X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-1680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server/Workstation |
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