Ryzen 5 7535H vs Ryzen 9 4900HS

AMD

Ryzen 5 7535H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023

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AMD

Ryzen 9 4900HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

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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.

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 7535H

2023

Why buy it

  • +0.2% higher PassMark.
  • +100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
  • Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 4900HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 4900HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 4900HS

2020

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • 100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • Integrated graphics onboard with Vega 8, while Ryzen 5 7535H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (18,793 vs 18,832).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
  • Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7535H better than Ryzen 9 4900HS?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 9 4900HS is ahead with a 3.0% 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 0.2% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7535H also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
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 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 5 7535H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 7535H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% better PassMark.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 5 7535H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
1080p
low168 FPS173 FPS
medium146 FPS141 FPS
high119 FPS112 FPS
ultra100 FPS92 FPS
1440p
low141 FPS149 FPS
medium121 FPS119 FPS
high99 FPS95 FPS
ultra83 FPS77 FPS
4K
low77 FPS81 FPS
medium71 FPS70 FPS
high56 FPS55 FPS
ultra44 FPS43 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
1080p
low359 FPS353 FPS
medium299 FPS293 FPS
high264 FPS258 FPS
ultra230 FPS225 FPS
1440p
low311 FPS303 FPS
medium263 FPS260 FPS
high240 FPS233 FPS
ultra205 FPS198 FPS
4K
low231 FPS246 FPS
medium199 FPS218 FPS
high182 FPS197 FPS
ultra148 FPS171 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
1080p
low471 FPS470 FPS
medium471 FPS470 FPS
high467 FPS470 FPS
ultra397 FPS470 FPS
1440p
low471 FPS470 FPS
medium435 FPS470 FPS
high394 FPS468 FPS
ultra339 FPS415 FPS
4K
low369 FPS461 FPS
medium306 FPS391 FPS
high268 FPS343 FPS
ultra216 FPS281 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
1080p
low471 FPS470 FPS
medium471 FPS470 FPS
high471 FPS470 FPS
ultra471 FPS470 FPS
1440p
low471 FPS470 FPS
medium471 FPS470 FPS
high471 FPS470 FPS
ultra471 FPS429 FPS
4K
low471 FPS458 FPS
medium471 FPS415 FPS
high436 FPS363 FPS
ultra383 FPS310 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535H and Ryzen 9 4900HS

AMD

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.

AMD

Ryzen 9 4900HS

The Ryzen 9 4900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 18,793 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7535H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 4900HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 4900HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 4900HS — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7535H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses Renoir (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535H scores 18,832 against the Ryzen 9 4900HS's 18,793 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 4900HS.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
4.55 GHz+6%
4.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+10%
3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+100%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512 kB (per core)
Process
6 nm-14%
7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
Renoir (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark
18,832
18,793
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 4900HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
Socket
FP7
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
No
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7535H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 4900HS). The Ryzen 9 4900HS includes integrated graphics (Vega 8), while the Ryzen 5 7535H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 4900HS targets Mobile High-End.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HRyzen 9 4900HS
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Vega 8
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile High-End