M4 (10 cores) vs Ryzen 7 7735H

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.

M4 (10 cores)

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 4W instead of 35W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while M4 (10 cores) needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,784).
❌775% higher power demand at 35W vs 4W.

M4 (10 cores)

2024

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 4W instead of 35W, a 31W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while M4 (10 cores) needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,784).
❌775% higher power demand at 35W vs 4W.

Quick Answers

So, is M4 (10 cores) better than Ryzen 7 7735H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 7735H is ahead with a 1.3% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M4 (10 cores) pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M4 (10 cores) is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 10 threads.

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

M4 (10 cores) still looks like the safer overall buy. M4 (10 cores) is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark.

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

M4 (10 cores) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 10 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.

M4 (10 cores) Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7735H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	178 FPS	246 FPS
medium	142 FPS	230 FPS
high	117 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	217 FPS
medium	115 FPS	184 FPS
high	94 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	152 FPS
medium	68 FPS	129 FPS
high	55 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	440 FPS	414 FPS
medium	362 FPS	350 FPS
high	314 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	357 FPS
medium	330 FPS	312 FPS
high	291 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	246 FPS
medium	239 FPS	221 FPS
high	221 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	558 FPS
high	582 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	508 FPS	387 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	506 FPS	505 FPS
high	459 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	450 FPS	430 FPS
medium	355 FPS	366 FPS
high	308 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
1080p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	595 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	590 FPS
medium	595 FPS	590 FPS
high	577 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	517 FPS	535 FPS
medium	459 FPS	488 FPS
high	410 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	376 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M4 (10 cores) and Ryzen 7 7735H

M4 (10 cores)

The M4 (10 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.89 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x. Passmark benchmark score: 23,784 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7735H

The Ryzen 7 7735H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 23,619 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M4 (10 cores) packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the M4 (10 cores) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the M4 (10 cores) versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735H (base: 2.89 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H is built on the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the M4 (10 cores) scores 23,784 against the Ryzen 7 7735H's 23,619 — a 0.7% lead for the M4 (10 cores).

Feature	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.75 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.89 GHz	3.2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	—	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-50%	6 nm
Architecture	—	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)
PassMark	23,784	23,619

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Memory & Platform

The M4 (10 cores) uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	M4 (10 cores)	Ryzen 7 7735H
Socket	none	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (M4 (10 cores)) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the M4 (10 cores) requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.