CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 7535HS
Core i9-9900KF
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535HS
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 7535HS and Core i9-9900KF
Ryzen 5 7535HS
The Ryzen 5 7535HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 17,820 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-9900KF
The Core i9-9900KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,029 points. Launch price was $488.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7535HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-9900KF offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-9900KF has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535HS versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-9900KF — a 9.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-9900KF (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i9-9900KF uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 17,820 against the Core i9-9900KF's 18,029 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i9-9900KF. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,820 | 18,029+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 12,812 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,720 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,150 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9900KF uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7535HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9900KF). Primary use case: Core i9-9900KF targets Gaming.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i9-9900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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