Ryzen 7 7435HS vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

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 7 7435HS

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

102%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#104

Ryzen 7 7435HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

102%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

101%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#177

Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

99%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

98%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 7 7435HS in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
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 PRO 8645HS
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 PRO 8645HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS

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 PRO 8645HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 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: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,227 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7435HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS 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 PRO 8645HS — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 23,101 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS's 23,227 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS
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	23,227

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.