Ryzen 7 7735H vs Xeon W-1390

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 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Xeon W-1390 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,902).

Xeon W-1390

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $494 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7735H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Xeon W-1390

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Xeon W-1390 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,619 vs 23,902).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $494 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7735H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7735H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1390 better than Ryzen 7 7735H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1390 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 7735H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-1390 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.8% more average FPS across 25 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-1390 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-1390 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1390 is at an unclear MSRP at $494 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 25 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (48.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 7735H 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 FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200. 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 7735H Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1390 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	246 FPS	246 FPS
medium	230 FPS	231 FPS
high	192 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	217 FPS
medium	184 FPS	184 FPS
high	149 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	151 FPS
medium	129 FPS	128 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	414 FPS	406 FPS
medium	350 FPS	343 FPS
high	306 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	363 FPS
medium	312 FPS	315 FPS
high	277 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	239 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	241 FPS
medium	221 FPS	216 FPS
high	207 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	590 FPS	598 FPS
medium	558 FPS	527 FPS
high	480 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	590 FPS
medium	505 FPS	490 FPS
high	432 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	421 FPS
medium	366 FPS	365 FPS
high	321 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	590 FPS	598 FPS
medium	590 FPS	598 FPS
high	590 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	598 FPS
medium	590 FPS	598 FPS
high	587 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	558 FPS
medium	488 FPS	506 FPS
high	435 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7735H and Xeon W-1390

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.

Xeon W-1390

The Xeon W-1390 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 2.8 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: 23,902 points. Launch price was $494.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 7735H and Xeon W-1390 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1390 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon W-1390 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the Xeon W-1390's 23,902 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-1390. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz	5.1 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,619	23,902+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1390 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Xeon W-1390
Socket	FP7	LGA1200
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: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735H) / not specified (Xeon W-1390). The Ryzen 7 7735H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon W-1390 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile.