Ryzen 7 7735H 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 7735H

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 9 5980HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,300 vs 23,619).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 7 7735H

2023

Ryzen 9 5980HX

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,300 vs 23,619).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 7735H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7735H better than Ryzen 9 5980HX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 9 5980HX is ahead with a 11.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7735H is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 7735H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 7735H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.4% better PassMark.

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), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FP6, 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 7735H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5980HX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	246 FPS	260 FPS
medium	230 FPS	239 FPS
high	192 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	217 FPS	231 FPS
medium	184 FPS	192 FPS
high	149 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	159 FPS
medium	129 FPS	134 FPS
high	99 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	414 FPS	428 FPS
medium	350 FPS	356 FPS
high	306 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	357 FPS
medium	312 FPS	312 FPS
high	277 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	245 FPS
medium	221 FPS	220 FPS
high	207 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	180 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	558 FPS	582 FPS
high	480 FPS	576 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	505 FPS	532 FPS
high	432 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	456 FPS
medium	366 FPS	396 FPS
high	321 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	282 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
1080p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	590 FPS	582 FPS
high	590 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	582 FPS
medium	590 FPS	582 FPS
high	587 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	475 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	511 FPS
medium	488 FPS	460 FPS
high	435 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	348 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7735H and Ryzen 9 5980HX

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.

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 7735H and Ryzen 9 5980HX share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HX — a 1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HX (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HX uses Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7735H scores 23,619 against the Ryzen 9 5980HX's 23,300 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735H. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.75 GHz	4.8 GHz+1%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-14%	7 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-H Refresh (2023)	Cezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	23,619+1%	23,300

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7735H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HX uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Ryzen 7 7735H versus LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 5980HX — the Ryzen 7 7735H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 7735H) vs 16 (Ryzen 9 5980HX) — the Ryzen 7 7735H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7735H	Ryzen 9 5980HX
Socket	FP7	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	LPDDR4-4266
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5980HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 680M (Ryzen 7 7735H) and Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 9 5980HX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735H targets Mobile, Ryzen 9 5980HX targets Mobile High-End.