Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Xeon E5-2649 V3
Ryzen 5 7235HS
Xeon E5-2649 V3
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 E5-2649 V3 is on rank 266, 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 E5-2649 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-2649 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-2649 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2649 V3
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 E5-2649 V3
The Xeon E5-2649 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,399 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7235HS packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2649 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2649 V3 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7235HS scores 12,379 against the Xeon E5-2649 V3's 12,399 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2649 V3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2649 V3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-2649 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 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) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 12,379 | 12,399 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2649 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Xeon E5-2649 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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