Ryzen 5 7535HS
VS
Core Ultra 7 255U

Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Core Ultra 7 255U

AMD

Ryzen 5 7535HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 7 255U

12 Cores14 Thrd14 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2025

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.

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 7535HS

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
122%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
113%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
104%
#41
Ryzen 5 7535HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
99%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255U

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
110%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
110%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
106%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
105%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
101%
#175
Core Ultra 7 255U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
99%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
97%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
97%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
94%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
92%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
85%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core Ultra 7 255U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7535HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 5 7535HSCore Ultra 7 255U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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)
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 7535HSCore Ultra 7 255U
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core Ultra 7 255U

AMD

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.

Intel

Core Ultra 7 255U

The Core Ultra 7 255U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,834 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7535HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 255U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535HS versus 5.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255U — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 255U uses Arrow Lake-U (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 17,820 against the Core Ultra 7 255U's 17,834 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535HS vs 12 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255U.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HSCore Ultra 7 255U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 14+100%
Boost Clock
4.55 GHz
5.2 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
3.8 GHz+15%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
6 nm
5 nm-17%
Architecture
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
Arrow Lake-U (2025)
PassMark
17,820
17,834
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 255U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HSCore Ultra 7 255U
Socket
FP7
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%