Ryzen 5 7535H vs Xeon E5-2695 v4

AMD

Ryzen 5 7535H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023

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Intel

Xeon E5-2695 v4

18 Cores36 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

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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

  • Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.
  • Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2695 v4 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark (18,832 vs 18,835).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 45 MB).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2695 v4, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.

Xeon E5-2695 v4

2016

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • +181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

  • 242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.
  • Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2695 v4 better than Ryzen 5 7535H?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2695 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7535H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2695 v4 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2695 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 18 cores and 36 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Xeon E5-2695 v4 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E5-2695 v4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.
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 2016) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. 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 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low168 FPS178 FPS
medium146 FPS154 FPS
high119 FPS121 FPS
ultra100 FPS97 FPS
1440p
low141 FPS149 FPS
medium121 FPS126 FPS
high99 FPS95 FPS
ultra83 FPS78 FPS
4K
low77 FPS69 FPS
medium71 FPS62 FPS
high56 FPS47 FPS
ultra44 FPS38 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 5 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low359 FPS210 FPS
medium299 FPS191 FPS
high264 FPS162 FPS
ultra230 FPS131 FPS
1440p
low311 FPS180 FPS
medium263 FPS164 FPS
high240 FPS142 FPS
ultra205 FPS110 FPS
4K
low231 FPS114 FPS
medium199 FPS105 FPS
high182 FPS92 FPS
ultra148 FPS73 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 5 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low471 FPS471 FPS
medium471 FPS471 FPS
high467 FPS471 FPS
ultra397 FPS471 FPS
1440p
low471 FPS471 FPS
medium435 FPS471 FPS
high394 FPS471 FPS
ultra339 FPS471 FPS
4K
low369 FPS447 FPS
medium306 FPS363 FPS
high268 FPS328 FPS
ultra216 FPS274 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 5 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
1080p
low471 FPS471 FPS
medium471 FPS471 FPS
high471 FPS471 FPS
ultra471 FPS471 FPS
1440p
low471 FPS471 FPS
medium471 FPS471 FPS
high471 FPS471 FPS
ultra471 FPS457 FPS
4K
low471 FPS471 FPS
medium471 FPS467 FPS
high436 FPS412 FPS
ultra383 FPS356 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon E5-2695 v4

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-2695 v4

The Xeon E5-2695 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,835 points. Launch price was $2,424.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7535H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v4 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7535H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535H scores 18,832 against the Xeon E5-2695 v4's 18,835 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2695 v4.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
18 / 36+200%
Boost Clock
4.55 GHz+38%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+57%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
45 MB+181%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
4.5 MB+800%
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
18,832
18,835
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2695 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7535HXeon E5-2695 v4
Socket
FP7
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0