Ryzen 7 7435HS vs Xeon W-1370

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

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

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

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,948 vs 23,101).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7435HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7435HS

2023

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7r2 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,948 vs 23,101).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7435HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7435HS moves to FP7r2 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7435HS better than Xeon W-1370?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370 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, Ryzen 7 7435HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7435HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1370 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7435HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1370 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 38 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-1370 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (71.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 7435HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP7r2 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 7 7435HS Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	166 FPS	246 FPS
medium	145 FPS	231 FPS
high	116 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	217 FPS
medium	121 FPS	184 FPS
high	97 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	151 FPS
medium	72 FPS	128 FPS
high	57 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	464 FPS	406 FPS
medium	391 FPS	343 FPS
high	339 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	363 FPS
medium	346 FPS	315 FPS
high	306 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	239 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	241 FPS
medium	246 FPS	216 FPS
high	229 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	578 FPS	574 FPS
medium	495 FPS	527 FPS
high	442 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	574 FPS
medium	440 FPS	490 FPS
high	394 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	394 FPS	421 FPS
medium	325 FPS	365 FPS
high	285 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	578 FPS	574 FPS
medium	578 FPS	574 FPS
high	578 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	578 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	578 FPS	574 FPS
medium	578 FPS	574 FPS
high	568 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	495 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	510 FPS	559 FPS
medium	469 FPS	507 FPS
high	419 FPS	452 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 Xeon W-1370

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.

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7435HS and Xeon W-1370 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 Xeon W-1370 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon W-1370 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 23,101 against the Xeon W-1370's 22,948 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7435HS. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 7435HS vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7435HS	Xeon W-1370
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+7%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt R (2025)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,101	22,948

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7435HS uses the FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.