Ryzen 5 7535H vs Xeon w3-2425

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

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 130W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w3-2425 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon w3-2425

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,776 vs 18,832).
❌Launch MSRP is still $529 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌271.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 7535H

2023

Xeon w3-2425

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 130W, a 95W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w3-2425 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,776 vs 18,832).
❌Launch MSRP is still $529 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌271.4% higher power demand at 130W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7535H better than Xeon w3-2425?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon w3-2425 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 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 7535H is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon w3-2425 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7535H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $529 MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon w3-2425 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 5.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon w3-2425 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (35.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 w3-2425 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon w3-2425
1080p
low	168 FPS	184 FPS
medium	146 FPS	152 FPS
high	119 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	120 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	83 FPS
medium	71 FPS	71 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon w3-2425
1080p
low	359 FPS	357 FPS
medium	299 FPS	295 FPS
high	264 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	311 FPS	317 FPS
medium	263 FPS	269 FPS
high	240 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	231 FPS	248 FPS
medium	199 FPS	215 FPS
high	182 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	166 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon w3-2425
1080p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	471 FPS	469 FPS
high	467 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	469 FPS
medium	435 FPS	469 FPS
high	394 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	469 FPS
medium	306 FPS	415 FPS
high	268 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon w3-2425
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	469 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	413 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon w3-2425

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 w3-2425

The Xeon w3-2425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,776 points. Launch price was $529.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon w3-2425 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon w3-2425 — a 3.4% 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 Xeon w3-2425 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535H scores 18,832 against the Xeon w3-2425's 18,776 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2425.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon w3-2425
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.55 GHz+3%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+10%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+7%	15 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	6 nm-14%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	18,832	18,776

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.