Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U
VS
Ryzen Z1

Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U vs Ryzen Z1

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U

8 Cores16 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen Z1

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2023

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
103%
#150
Ryzen Z1
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
99%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
95%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen Z1 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7735URyzen Z1
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 PRO 7735URyzen Z1
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 PRO 7735U and Ryzen Z1

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,555 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Ryzen Z1

The Ryzen Z1 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,406 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U uses the Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U scores 18,555 against the Ryzen Z1's 18,406 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7735URyzen Z1
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+33%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.75 GHz
4.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache
16 MB
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB (per core)
Process
6 nm
4 nm-33%
Architecture
Rembrandt-U Refresh (2023)
Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark
18,555
18,406
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Z1 uses FP8 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 7735URyzen Z1
Socket
FP7
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0