EPYC 7351 vs Ryzen 7 7435HS

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.

EPYC 7351

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌244.4% higher power demand at 155W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 155W, a 110W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

EPYC 7351

2017

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 155W, a 110W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌244.4% higher power demand at 155W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,226).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 7351, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7435HS better than EPYC 7351?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 7351 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7435HS 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, EPYC 7351 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7435HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7435HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 7435HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with FP7r2 and DDR5 instead of TR4. 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.

EPYC 7351 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	183 FPS	166 FPS
medium	160 FPS	145 FPS
high	128 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	141 FPS
medium	126 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	78 FPS
medium	62 FPS	72 FPS
high	48 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	353 FPS	464 FPS
medium	321 FPS	391 FPS
high	271 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	397 FPS
medium	279 FPS	346 FPS
high	239 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	274 FPS
medium	176 FPS	246 FPS
high	151 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	195 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	581 FPS	578 FPS
medium	513 FPS	495 FPS
high	462 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	513 FPS	524 FPS
medium	428 FPS	440 FPS
high	376 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	381 FPS	394 FPS
medium	305 FPS	325 FPS
high	269 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	230 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	581 FPS	578 FPS
medium	581 FPS	578 FPS
high	581 FPS	578 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	578 FPS
1440p
low	581 FPS	578 FPS
medium	581 FPS	578 FPS
high	504 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	510 FPS
medium	430 FPS	469 FPS
high	378 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7351 and Ryzen 7 7435HS

EPYC 7351

The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

The Ryzen 7 7435HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,101 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7351 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7351 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS — a 43.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7435HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The EPYC 7351 uses the Naples (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses Rembrandt R (2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7351 scores 23,226 against the Ryzen 7 7435HS's 23,101 — a 0.5% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS.

Feature	EPYC 7351	Ryzen 7 7435HS
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.5 GHz+55%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+300%	16 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Naples (2017−2018)	Rembrandt R (2025)
PassMark	23,226	23,101

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7351 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.