Ryzen 5 240 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.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,167).

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,167).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 240 better than Ryzen 7 7435HS?

Yes. Ryzen 5 240 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 240 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 240 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 5 240 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 240 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 18.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) 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.

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	265 FPS	166 FPS
medium	239 FPS	145 FPS
high	200 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	141 FPS
medium	191 FPS	121 FPS
high	156 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	78 FPS
medium	135 FPS	72 FPS
high	104 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	426 FPS	464 FPS
medium	353 FPS	391 FPS
high	308 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	397 FPS
medium	320 FPS	346 FPS
high	281 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	274 FPS
medium	235 FPS	246 FPS
high	218 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	195 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	578 FPS
medium	579 FPS	495 FPS
high	579 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	524 FPS
medium	579 FPS	440 FPS
high	520 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	394 FPS
medium	445 FPS	325 FPS
high	380 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	230 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 7435HS
1080p
low	579 FPS	578 FPS
medium	579 FPS	578 FPS
high	579 FPS	578 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	578 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	578 FPS
medium	579 FPS	578 FPS
high	579 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	495 FPS
4K
low	565 FPS	510 FPS
medium	506 FPS	469 FPS
high	450 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 240 and Ryzen 7 7435HS

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

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 Ryzen 5 240 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7435HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 240 (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses Rembrandt R (2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Ryzen 7 7435HS's 23,101 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 240. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 240 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS.

Feature	Ryzen 5 240	Ryzen 7 7435HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+39%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4 MB+300%
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Rembrandt R (2025)
PassMark	23,167	23,101

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 240 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.