AMD Ryzen 5 4600H vs AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into clear, distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS wins 5 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H takes 10. That raw count, however, hides the nature of the split: the 7235HS dominates in single-threaded and modern multi-core rendering workloads, while the 4600H holds a broad advantage across older rendering tests, compression, encryption, and general math workloads.

For productivity tasks that scale with thread count, the 4600H is the stronger pick. Its wins in PassMark multithread (14228 vs 12243, a 14% gap), integer math (45698 vs 40174, 12.1% ahead), and floating-point math (26909 vs 23091, 14.2% ahead) show that its six cores outperform the four-core 7235HS in sustained parallel work. The 4600H also leads in data compression by 24.7% (202030 vs 152168) and in random string sorting by 29.5% (21689 vs 15294), making it the better choice for archival, database, or file-handling scenarios.

The 7235HS, by contrast, is the single-thread champion. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2873 beats the 4600H's 2418 by 18.8%. In Cinebench R23, the 7235HS wins both multi-core (10418 vs 8072, 29.1% ahead) and single-core (1470 vs 1142.5, 28.7% ahead). This is a processor that feels snappier in daily interaction, application launch, and lightly threaded software. The 7235HS also wins the prime-number test by 10.7% (31 vs 28), an unusual result that points to its architectural efficiency on certain integer workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different generations and fundamentally different designs. The Ryzen 5 7235HS is a 7000-series part built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. The Ryzen 5 4600H is a 4000-series part using Zen 2 with the Renoir codename, on TSMC's 7 nm process. That process difference alone explains part of the 7235HS's efficiency advantage in single-thread tests.

Core counts differ significantly. The 7235HS packs 4 cores and 8 threads, while the 4600H offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Both share the same per-core cache hierarchy: 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 8 MB of shared L3. The transistor count tells the story of density: the 4600H has 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the 7235HS uses a 210 mm² die with no transistor count listed in the database.

Memory support separates them clearly. The 7235HS uses DDR5 with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The 4600H uses DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a lower 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. For memory-heavy workloads, the 7235HS has a 50% bandwidth advantage on paper, which likely contributes to its Cinebench R23 multi-core lead despite having two fewer cores.

PCIe generation also differs: the 7235HS supports Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 4600H is limited to Gen 3. Integrated graphics differ as well: the 7235HS carries Radeon 660M, while the 4600H has Radeon RX Vega 6. Both are mobile processors with 45 W TDP, but the 7235HS uses AMD Socket FP7 while the 4600H uses AMD Socket FP6. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which chip has faster single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7235HS wins all single-thread comparisons in the database. Its PassMark single-thread score is 2873 versus 2418 for the 4600H, an 18.8% advantage, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1470 versus 1142.5, a 28.7% lead.

Q: How do they compare in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The results depend on the test version. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 7235HS wins 10418 to 8072, a 29.1% margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 4600H wins 1425 to 1050, a 26.3% margin.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7235HS supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 4600H does not.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The 7235HS supports DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the 4600H supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The 7235HS has an average benchmark score of 16902, while the 4600H sits at 16341. Both are at the 70th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Ryzen 5 4600H |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 7000 series | 4000 series |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 2 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Renoir |

| Process node | 6 nm | 7 nm |

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 156 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 9,800 million |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon RX Vega 6 |

| Part number | 100-000001507 | 100-000000100 |

| Release date | Not listed | 2020-01-05 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the entire comparison is the Cinebench R23 multi-core test. The 7235HS scores 10418 against the 4600H's 8072, a 29.1% advantage. This is remarkable because the 4600H has two additional cores. The newer Zen 3+ architecture, combined with the faster DDR5 memory interface, allows the 7235HS to overcome its core deficit in this modern rendering workload. The single-core R23 result reinforces this: 1470 versus 1142.5, a 28.7% gap in favor of the 7235HS.

The older Cinebench R15 tests tell the opposite story. In R15 multi-core, the 4600H wins 1425 to 1050, a 26.3% margin. In R15 single-core, the 4600H wins 176 to 148, a 15.9% margin. This suggests the 4600H's higher core count and the older benchmark's scaling behavior favor the six-core part, while the newer R23 test is more sensitive to architectural improvements and memory bandwidth.

PassMark results consistently favor the 4600H in throughput-oriented tasks. Data compression shows a 24.7% lead for the 4600H (202030 vs 152168), and data encryption shows a 25.9% lead (12217 vs 9051). Extended instructions also favor the 4600H by 15.9% (12942 vs 10887). Integer math and floating-point math both go to the 4600H by 12.1% and 14.2% respectively. The 4600H's PassMark multithread score of 14228 beats the 7235HS's 12243 by 14%, and its physics score of 629 beats 574 by 8.7%.

The 7235HS takes the PassMark single-thread test (2873 vs 2418, 18.8% ahead) and the prime number test (31 vs 28, 10.7% ahead). Its wins are concentrated but decisive, showing that for workloads that cannot use many threads, the 7235HS is clearly the faster processor.

The Verdict

The data points to two different buyers. Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS if your priority is responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and modern rendering workloads. Its single-thread lead of 18.8% in PassMark and 28.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core is substantial. The 29.1% multi-core advantage in Cinebench R23 shows that for current-generation rendering software, the four-core Zen 3+ design with DDR5 memory is more efficient than the older six-core part. The 7235HS also brings ECC memory support, Gen 4 PCIe, and a smaller 6 nm process node.

Choose the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H if your work involves heavy parallel processing across many threads, especially older applications or workloads like compression, encryption, and math operations. It wins 10 of 15 head-to-head tests, with leads between 8.7% and 29.5%. Its six cores and 12 threads provide a real advantage in PassMark multithread (14% ahead), integer math (12.1% ahead), and floating-point math (14.2% ahead). The 4600H is also the only one of the two with a recorded release date (2020-01-05) and transistor count (9,800 million), indicating a more established profile in the database.

Both processors sit at the 70th percentile among all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are close: 16902 for the 7235HS versus 16341 for the 4600H, a gap of roughly 3.4%. The nearest rivals in the database for the 7235HS include the Intel Core i3-12100E (0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U (0.4% behind), and the Intel Core i5-1240U (0.3% behind). The 4600H sits near the Intel Core i7-1260U (0.1% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7543P (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i5-10600KF (0.7% ahead). These proximity values confirm that neither chip is dramatically faster overall; the difference is in workload shape, not raw capability.