Ryzen 7 7435HS vs Ryzen 5 240

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7435HS

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Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

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Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

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Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#104

Ryzen 7 7435HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

94%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 240 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 7435HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 5 240
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 (2025) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 5 240
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 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 5 240

Ryzen 7 7435HS

The Ryzen 7 7435HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,101 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7435HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 240 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 7435HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 23,101 against the Ryzen 5 240's 23,167 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 240. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 240.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 5 240
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	4.3 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt R (2025)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,101	23,167

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 240 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.