Ryzen 7 7435HS vs Ryzen 7 7840S

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 7 7435HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,290).
❌462.5% higher power demand at 45W vs 8W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7840S can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.2% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 45W, a 37W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Ryzen 7 7840S

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.2% higher average FPS across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 8W instead of 45W, a 37W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 780M, while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7840S across 36 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,290).
❌462.5% higher power demand at 45W vs 8W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7840S can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7840S better than Ryzen 7 7435HS?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7840S is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 28.2% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% 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 7 7840S is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 28.2% more average FPS across 36 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7840S is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7840S still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7840S is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 28.2% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 7840S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7840S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	166 FPS	269 FPS
medium	145 FPS	243 FPS
high	116 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	236 FPS
medium	121 FPS	193 FPS
high	97 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	164 FPS
medium	72 FPS	136 FPS
high	57 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	464 FPS	510 FPS
medium	391 FPS	419 FPS
high	339 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	446 FPS
medium	346 FPS	386 FPS
high	306 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	283 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	294 FPS
medium	246 FPS	266 FPS
high	229 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	216 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	578 FPS	582 FPS
medium	495 FPS	582 FPS
high	442 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	582 FPS
medium	440 FPS	582 FPS
high	394 FPS	541 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	394 FPS	541 FPS
medium	325 FPS	473 FPS
high	285 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	355 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
1080p
low	578 FPS	582 FPS
medium	578 FPS	582 FPS
high	578 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	578 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	578 FPS	582 FPS
medium	578 FPS	582 FPS
high	568 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	495 FPS	573 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	572 FPS
medium	469 FPS	511 FPS
high	419 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 7 7840S

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.

Ryzen 7 7840S

The Ryzen 7 7840S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,290 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 7 7840S share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7840S — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7840S (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 23,101 against the Ryzen 7 7840S's 23,290 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7840S. Both processors carry 16 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Process	6 nm	4 nm-33%
Architecture	Rembrandt R (2025)	Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	23,101	23,290
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,570
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,535

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7840S uses FP7/FP7r2/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 7 7840S
Socket	FP7r2	FP7/FP7r2/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600, LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 7435HS) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7840S). The Ryzen 7 7840S includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7840S targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7840S rivals Core i7-1360P.