AMD EPYC 8024P vs AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS Comparison

The AMD EPYC 8024P and AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they are built for entirely different worlds. The EPYC is a server part on the SP6 platform, while the Ryzen is a mobile chip for laptops. Despite sharing a core count, the benchmark data reveals a clear split: the Ryzen 7 dominates in most everyday and multi-threaded tasks, while the EPYC takes specific, niche workloads. This comparison breaks down exactly where each processor excels and where it falls behind.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the benchmark results is the Ryzen 7 7435HS's overwhelming advantage in standard productivity tests. In Cinebench, the margin is consistent and significant: the Ryzen 7 leads by 12.1% across all four Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, both single-core and multi-core. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 scores 19873 against the EPYC's 17472. The single-core deficit is equally pronounced, with the Ryzen 7 posting 2805 versus the EPYC's 2466 in R23 single-core. This consistent 12.1% gap indicates a fundamental clock-speed and architecture efficiency advantage for the mobile chip.

The Ryzen 7's lead extends beyond Cinebench into PassMark's general compute tests. In PassMark data compression, the Ryzen 7 is 25.1% ahead, scoring 310038 compared to the EPYC's 232242. The gap widens in extended instructions, where the Ryzen 7's 21690 score crushes the EPYC's 14251, a 34.3% difference. Floating-point math also favors the Ryzen 7 by 28.9% (48863 vs 34757), and integer math by 27.1% (85274 vs 62128). Even in the PassMark multithread test, which should favor a server chip, the Ryzen 7 wins by 12.1% (23393 vs 20556).

However, the EPYC 8024P is not without its victories, and they are instructive. The most dramatic win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the EPYC scores 109 against the Ryzen 7's 54 — a massive 101.9% advantage. This is a specialized workload that clearly responds to the EPYC's architecture. The EPYC also wins in PassMark physics (1905 vs 991, a 92.2% lead) and in random string sorting (34613 vs 31827, an 8.8% edge). These three wins suggest the EPYC has specific strengths in integer-heavy, branch-predictive, or memory-latency-sensitive tasks, even if it loses the broader compute battles. The overall win count is lopsided: the Ryzen 7 takes 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the EPYC manages only 3.

Architecture Differences

The two chips are built on different Zen generations and process nodes. The EPYC 8024P uses Zen 4c architecture (codenamed Siena) on a 5 nm process from TSMC, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) on a 6 nm process. This node difference is significant: the 5 nm process is denser and more power-efficient per transistor, but the EPYC's design prioritizes density and server workloads over raw clock speed.

The cache configuration also differs substantially. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the EPYC has 1 MB of L2 per core, double the Ryzen 7's 512 KB. The L3 cache is also larger on the EPYC: 32 MB shared versus 16 MB shared on the Ryzen 7. Despite having more cache, the EPYC cannot overcome the Ryzen 7's clock speed advantage. The Ryzen 7 has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the EPYC is locked to a 2.40 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. This 1.5 GHz boost clock difference is the single biggest factor in the benchmark results.

Memory and I/O are where the EPYC's server pedigree shows. The EPYC supports six-channel DDR5 memory with a massive 230.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 is dual-channel with only 76.8 GB/s. The EPYC also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 96 lanes (CPU only), compared to the Ryzen 7's PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Both support ECC memory and have no integrated graphics. The EPYC is a 90W TDP part on AMD Socket SP6, while the Ryzen 7 is a 45W mobile chip on AMD Socket FP7. The Ryzen 7's die size is 210 mm², significantly larger than the EPYC's 73 mm², reflecting the density-focused design of the Zen 4c cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench multi-core tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS is consistently 12.1% faster than the EPYC 8024P across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. In R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 scores 19873 versus the EPYC's 17472.

Q: Does the EPYC 8024P win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the EPYC wins three head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers (109 vs 54, a 101.9% lead), PassMark physics (1905 vs 991, a 92.2% lead), and PassMark random string sorting (34613 vs 31827, an 8.8% lead).

Q: How do their memory systems compare?

A: The EPYC 8024P has a six-channel DDR5 memory bus with 230.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS is dual-channel with 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Ryzen 7 7435HS has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The EPYC 8024P has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The EPYC 8024P has more L2 and L3 cache: 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3. The Ryzen 7 7435HS has 512 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3. Both have 64 KB L1 per core.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities?

A: The EPYC 8024P supports PCIe Gen 5 with 96 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 7 7435HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The EPYC 8024P uses Zen 4c architecture on a 5 nm process, while the Ryzen 7 7435HS uses Zen 3+ on a 6 nm process. The EPYC has 8,875 million transistors on a 73 mm² die, whereas the Ryzen 7's transistor count is not listed, but its die is 210 mm². Clock speeds favor the Ryzen 7 significantly: 3.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost versus the EPYC's 2.40 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost.

Cache is divided differently: the EPYC has 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3, while the Ryzen 7 has 512 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth is far higher on the EPYC (230.4 GB/s via six-channel DDR5) compared to the Ryzen 7 (76.8 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5). PCIe support differs by generation and lane count: Gen 5 with 96 lanes on the EPYC versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the Ryzen 7. The EPYC is a 90W server processor on Socket SP6, while the Ryzen 7 is a 45W mobile processor on Socket FP7. The EPYC has a launch MSRP of $409, while the Ryzen 7 has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data makes a clear case: the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS is the better processor for general-purpose and most multi-threaded workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and the majority of PassMark compute tests, with margins ranging from 12.1% to 34.3%. Its higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus the EPYC's 3.00 GHz is the decisive factor. The Ryzen 7's 12.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (19873 vs 17472) and its 25.1% lead in single-thread performance (3167 vs 2371) make it the obvious choice for anyone running typical productivity applications, content creation, or software development.

The EPYC 8024P is not without merit, but its strengths are narrow. It wins find prime numbers by 101.9%, physics by 92.2%, and random string sorting by 8.8%. These are specialized workloads that likely benefit from the EPYC's larger cache (32 MB L3 vs 16 MB) and six-channel memory bandwidth (230.4 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s). For a server environment where these specific tasks dominate, or where the 96 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and extensive memory bandwidth are required, the EPYC is the appropriate choice. However, for the vast majority of users and most software, the Ryzen 7 7435HS is the superior performer.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 7435HS is the winner for all standard productivity and compute tasks. This includes Cinebench rendering workloads, where it holds a 12.1% edge across R15, R20, and R23. It also wins in PassMark data compression (25.1% ahead), data encryption (15.2% ahead), extended instructions (34.3% ahead), floating-point math (28.9% ahead), integer math (27.1% ahead), and the overall multithread score (12.1% ahead). Single-thread performance is also firmly in the Ryzen 7's corner, with a 25.1% lead in PassMark single-thread tests (3167 vs 2371). If you are compiling code, editing video, running office suites, or doing any general-purpose computing, the Ryzen 7 is the clear winner.

The EPYC 8024P wins in exactly three areas, and they are all distinct. PassMark find prime numbers is its biggest win at 101.9% over the Ryzen 7 (109 vs 54), suggesting a strength in specific algorithmic integer operations. PassMark physics shows a 92.2% advantage (1905 vs 991), indicating better performance in simulation or physics-calculation workloads. Finally, random string sorting goes to the EPYC by 8.8% (34613 vs 31827), a smaller but still decisive margin. These wins point to the EPYC's value in server-side tasks like database indexing, certain scientific simulations, or memory-bandwidth-hungry operations where its six-channel DDR5 and larger L3 cache come into play. Outside of these niches, the Ryzen 7 7435HS is the benchmark champion.