Ryzen 5 2600E vs Ryzen 5 7235HS

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 5 2600E

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7235HS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,346 vs 12,379).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7235HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7235HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Ryzen 5 7235HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.2% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 7235HS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,346 vs 12,379).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7235HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7235HS better than Ryzen 5 2600E?

Yes. Ryzen 5 7235HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 7235HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.2% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7235HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7235HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7235HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.2% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7235HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7235HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
1080p
low	176 FPS	161 FPS
medium	154 FPS	139 FPS
high	127 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	137 FPS
medium	122 FPS	116 FPS
high	97 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	63 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
1080p
low	252 FPS	269 FPS
medium	219 FPS	232 FPS
high	195 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	232 FPS
medium	199 FPS	200 FPS
high	177 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	181 FPS
medium	160 FPS	160 FPS
high	141 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	104 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
1080p
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	309 FPS	309 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	309 FPS	309 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	292 FPS	305 FPS
high	253 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
1080p
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	309 FPS	309 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	309 FPS	309 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	309 FPS
medium	309 FPS	309 FPS
high	309 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2600E and Ryzen 5 7235HS

Ryzen 5 2600E

The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 7235HS

The Ryzen 5 7235HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,379 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 2600E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7235HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2600E	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+100%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm	6 nm-50%
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,346	12,379

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.