Ryzen 7 7435HS vs Ryzen 9 5980HX

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

✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,300).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 5980HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Ryzen 9 5980HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Ryzen 7 7435HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,101 vs 23,300).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 9 5980HX better than Ryzen 7 7435HS?

Yes. Ryzen 9 5980HX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.9% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 9 5980HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.2% 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 9 5980HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 9 5980HX still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 9 5980HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.2% average FPS lead across 4 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 2021) and a healthier platform with FP7r2 and DDR5 instead of FP6. 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 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5980HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	166 FPS	260 FPS
medium	145 FPS	239 FPS
high	116 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	231 FPS
medium	121 FPS	192 FPS
high	97 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	159 FPS
medium	72 FPS	134 FPS
high	57 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	464 FPS	427 FPS
medium	391 FPS	356 FPS
high	339 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	357 FPS
medium	346 FPS	312 FPS
high	306 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	245 FPS
medium	246 FPS	220 FPS
high	229 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	180 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	578 FPS	582 FPS
medium	495 FPS	582 FPS
high	442 FPS	576 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	582 FPS
medium	440 FPS	532 FPS
high	394 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	394 FPS	456 FPS
medium	325 FPS	396 FPS
high	285 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	282 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
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	554 FPS
ultra	495 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	511 FPS
medium	469 FPS	460 FPS
high	419 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	348 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 9 5980HX

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 9 5980HX

The Ryzen 9 5980HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,300 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7435HS and Ryzen 9 5980HX share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7435HS versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HX — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HX (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HX uses Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 23,101 against the Ryzen 9 5980HX's 23,300 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HX. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HX.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-14%	7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt R (2025)	Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	23,101	23,300

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HX uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Ryzen 9 5980HX
Socket	FP7r2	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 7435HS) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HX). The Ryzen 9 5980HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HX targets Mobile High-End.