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  • Avg. price: ~£700
  • PassMark benchmark result: 12388
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.2 GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.7

Performance

18.0%

6.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

4.8

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    5.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is a mobile processor from the Rembrandt Refresh family, featuring 4 Zen 3+ cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a boost up to 4.2 GHz. Manufactured on a 6nm process, it includes 8MB of L3 cache, a 45W default TDP, and supports modern standards like DDR5-4800 RAM and PCIe 4.0. Its main advantages include high energy efficiency for thin gaming laptops and solid single-core performance that rivals older i7 and Ryzen 5 mobile chips. However, significant drawbacks include the complete lack of integrated graphics (iGPU), which forces constant use of a discrete GPU and leads to poor battery life, along with a low core count that limits its effectiveness in multi-threaded productivity tasks like video rendering.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.4
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a technical score of 5.4 points, which is higher than that of 53.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

5.8
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP7R2
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the FP7R2 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS reaches a boost clock of 4.2 GHz which is lower than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 3.2 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a base clock of 4x3.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

6 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a 6 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 6 nm
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 81.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR5-4800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.5% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

no
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 95 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS vs the average processor

  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake).Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.6 nm vs 12 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    16 usable lanes
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.20 vs 16
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 23% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,809 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,809 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,809 vs 1,471
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 23% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,809 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 16.4% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,891 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 35.6% higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,501 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Rembrandt R vs Kaby Lake).
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 67.7% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,800 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 2.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.8x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is more expensive than the average processor (£700 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is more expensive than the average processor (£700 vs £250).£700 vs £250
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².210 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 9.3% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has worse value for money than the average processor (5.82 vs 6.367).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has worse value for money than the average processor (5.82 vs 6.367).5.82 vs 6.37
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.2 MB vs 2.5 MB
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS?

  • Capable of handling current generation heavyweight games at 1080p when paired with a dedicated GPU
  • Considered a value-for-money choice for mid-range budget gaming laptops
  • Supports modern features like DDR5-4800 RAM and PCIe Gen 4
  • Good single-core performance compared to some older mobile processors
  • Generally stable performance without significant overheating issues in some laptop designs

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS?

  • No integrated graphics (iGPU), forcing the dedicated GPU to run constantly and severely draining battery life
  • Limited to only 4 cores and 8 threads, which is considered underwhelming for 2025/2026 standards
  • Uses older Zen 3+ architecture rather than the more efficient Zen 4 found in other 7000 series chips
  • Poor performance in processor-intensive tasks like video rendering and heavy editing
  • Battery life is reported to be very short, typically lasting only 1.5 to 3 hours for basic tasks
  • Noticeable performance drops or 'choppiness' when running on battery power alone

Expert reviews

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is a mid-range, 4-core/8-thread, 6nm Rembrandt Refresh processor designed for budget gaming laptops, offering a 3.2 GHz base clock and a CPU Mark score of roughly 12,389. Pros include support for modern DDR5-4800 RAM, PCIe Gen 4, and a 45W TDP, providing solid single-thread performance (2,891) for general productivity and moderate gaming. However, notable cons...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS - benchmark tests

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is a 6nm, quad-core processor based on the older Zen 3+ "Rembrandt Refresh" architecture, designed for budget-friendly gaming laptops and entry-level workstations. Operating with a 35W-53W TDP, this 4-core/8-thread chip provides budget-conscious performance supporting DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4, making it a common choice in affordable devices like the Lenovo...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark (Rankings including the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS)

The CPU-Z benchmark page (valid.x86.fr/bench/8) offers a comparative ranking for CPUs limited to 8 threads, focusing on quick single-thread and multi-thread performance analysis. As a widely used, rapid tool, it provides immediate, standardized results for assessing CPU efficiency and the impact of minor overclocking, often paired with comprehensive system data. However, the...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Intel i5-1135G7 - CPU Benchmarks

The PassMark comparison highlights a significant performance gap between the newer 6nm AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS and the older 10nm Intel Core i5-1135G7. The AMD chip boasts a 32% higher multi-core score (12,389) and higher base clocks (3.2 GHz) compared to the Intel's 9,377 score and 2.4 GHz, while the Intel i5-1135G7 operates with much higher power efficiency at a 15W TDP versus the...Read more

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