Ryzen 7 7735H vs Ryzen 7 7840S

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌337.5% higher power demand at 35W vs 8W.

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 35W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,290 vs 23,619).

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 35W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌337.5% higher power demand at 35W vs 8W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,290 vs 23,619).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7735H better than Ryzen 7 7840S?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7840S is ahead with a 15.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 7735H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7735H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.4% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 7735H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 7735H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	246 FPS	269 FPS
medium	230 FPS	243 FPS
high	192 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	236 FPS
medium	184 FPS	193 FPS
high	149 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	164 FPS
medium	129 FPS	136 FPS
high	99 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	414 FPS	509 FPS
medium	350 FPS	419 FPS
high	306 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	445 FPS
medium	312 FPS	386 FPS
high	277 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	293 FPS
medium	221 FPS	266 FPS
high	207 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	558 FPS	582 FPS
high	480 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	505 FPS	582 FPS
high	432 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	541 FPS
medium	366 FPS	473 FPS
high	321 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	355 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	590 FPS	582 FPS
high	590 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	590 FPS	582 FPS
high	587 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	572 FPS
medium	488 FPS	511 FPS
high	435 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7735H and Ryzen 7 7840S

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.

Ryzen 7 7840S

The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7735H and Ryzen 7 7840S share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the Ryzen 7 7840S's 23,290 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7840S.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz	5.1 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	23,619+1%	23,290
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,570
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,535

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7840S supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 7 7840S
Socket	FP7	FP7/FP7r2/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	256 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 7840S supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735H) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 7 7840S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.