Ryzen 5 7535H vs Xeon W-1350

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 7535H

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.55 GHz2023

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Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7535H

6 / 12

18,832

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon W-1350

6 / 12

18,742

0.0%

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

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1350, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 20 PCIe lanes.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon W-1350 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Xeon W-1350.

Xeon W-1350

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 20 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics P750, while Ryzen 5 7535H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 7535H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,742 vs 18,832).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $255 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7535H

2023

Xeon W-1350

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads, plus 20 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics P750, while Ryzen 5 7535H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 7535H.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1350, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads and 20 PCIe lanes.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon W-1350 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Xeon W-1350.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,742 vs 18,832).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $255 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7535H better than Xeon W-1350?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1350 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7535H is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 7535H is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1350 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7535H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $255 MSRP, and it gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1350 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-1350 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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 2021), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 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 7535H Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1350 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
1080p
low	168 FPS	246 FPS
medium	146 FPS	229 FPS
high	119 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	217 FPS
medium	121 FPS	184 FPS
high	99 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	151 FPS
medium	71 FPS	128 FPS
high	56 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
1080p
low	359 FPS	314 FPS
medium	299 FPS	267 FPS
high	264 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	311 FPS	279 FPS
medium	263 FPS	239 FPS
high	240 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	231 FPS	221 FPS
medium	199 FPS	191 FPS
high	182 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	146 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
1080p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	467 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	435 FPS	463 FPS
high	394 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	385 FPS
medium	306 FPS	337 FPS
high	268 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	242 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
1080p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	471 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	436 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	392 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon W-1350

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.

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon W-1350 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 — a 9.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon W-1350 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535H scores 18,832 against the Xeon W-1350's 18,742 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.55 GHz	5 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	18,832	18,742
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,140
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,104

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1350 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon W-1350
Socket	FP7	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7535H) / Yes (Xeon W-1350). The Xeon W-1350 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750), while the Ryzen 5 7535H requires a dedicated GPU.