Ryzen 5 220 vs Ryzen 5 7535H

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 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 7535H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,762 vs 18,832).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 7535H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Ryzen 5 7535H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 5 7535H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,762 vs 18,832).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 220 better than Ryzen 5 7535H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 220 is ahead with a 15.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7535H pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7535H is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 220 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 220 is at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7535H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (125.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). 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 5 220 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7535H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
1080p
low	265 FPS	168 FPS
medium	237 FPS	146 FPS
high	198 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	141 FPS
medium	187 FPS	121 FPS
high	152 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	77 FPS
medium	133 FPS	71 FPS
high	102 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
1080p
low	434 FPS	359 FPS
medium	341 FPS	299 FPS
high	293 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	362 FPS	311 FPS
medium	297 FPS	263 FPS
high	262 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	231 FPS
medium	227 FPS	199 FPS
high	206 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
1080p
low	469 FPS	471 FPS
medium	469 FPS	471 FPS
high	469 FPS	467 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	469 FPS	471 FPS
medium	469 FPS	435 FPS
high	469 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	469 FPS	369 FPS
medium	438 FPS	306 FPS
high	374 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
1080p
low	469 FPS	471 FPS
medium	469 FPS	471 FPS
high	469 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	469 FPS	471 FPS
medium	469 FPS	471 FPS
high	469 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	471 FPS
4K
low	469 FPS	471 FPS
medium	469 FPS	471 FPS
high	434 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	383 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 220 and Ryzen 5 7535H

Ryzen 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) 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): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7535H

The Ryzen 5 7535H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 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: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 18,832 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 220 and Ryzen 5 7535H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 220 versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 220 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 220 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 18,762 against the Ryzen 5 7535H's 18,832 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+8%	4.55 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	18,762	18,832
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 220 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 220	Ryzen 5 7535H
Socket	FP8	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	14	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7535H). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 5 7535H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.