CPU
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Ryzen 7 7735HS
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735HS
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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-HS Refresh (2023) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 7735HS and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Ryzen 7 7735HS
The Ryzen 7 7735HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS 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. Passmark benchmark score: 22,897 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 7735HS and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735HS versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735HS uses the Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735HS scores 22,897 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735HS. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,500 vs 14,670 (8.3% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,900 vs 1,903, a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,800 vs 10,609 (18.6% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 4.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,897 | 22,781 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | 14,670+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,900 | 1,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,800 | 10,609+21% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP7 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to LPDDR5-6400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 7735HS) and FP7 (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735HS) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735HS) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735HS targets High Performance Laptop, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | Mobile |
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