Ryzen 7 7735H
VS
M4 (10 cores)

Ryzen 7 7735H vs M4 (10 cores)

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023
VS

M4 (10 cores)

10 Cores10 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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 7 7735H

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
107%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
103%
#79
Ryzen 7 7735H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
99%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
98%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar M4 (10 cores)

#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
125%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
122%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
114%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
114%
#197
M4 (10 cores)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 7735H leads in gaming performance. However, the M4 (10 cores) is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 7735HM4 (10 cores)
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-H Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 7735HM4 (10 cores)
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 7 7735H and M4 (10 cores)

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7735H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the M4 (10 cores) offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.89 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H is built on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the M4 (10 cores)'s 23,784 — a 0.7% lead for the M4 (10 cores).

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HM4 (10 cores)
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 10+25%
Boost Clock
4.75 GHz+8%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+11%
2.89 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
4 MB+700%
Process
6 nm
3 nm-50%
Architecture
Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark
23,619
23,784
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 (10 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HM4 (10 cores)
Socket
FP7
none
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H) / not specified (M4 (10 cores)). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the M4 (10 cores) requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.

FeatureRyzen 7 7735HM4 (10 cores)
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile