AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT claims a single victory. That lone win comes in the passmark find prime numbers test, where both chips record an identical score of 54, and the database awards the tie to the 5500GT. Every other measurable workload favors the Ryzen 7 7435HS.

The Ryzen 7 7435HS demonstrates its strength across rendering, encryption, compression, and general multithreaded work. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 19,873 compared to 15,848 for the 5500GT, a 20.3% advantage. The gap widens in integer math, where the 7435HS posts 85,274 against 64,218, a 24.7% lead. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: 48,863 versus 36,694, a 24.9% margin. These results point to a processor that handles compute-heavy tasks with substantially more headroom.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT does hold its own in single-threaded performance relative to its overall deficit. In passmark single thread, the 5500GT scores 3,066 while the 7435HS scores 3,167, a narrow 3.2% gap. That is the closest margin in the entire head-to-head set. The database percentiles reflect this overall balance: the 5500GT sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the 7435HS sits at the 78th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are also close, 26,748 versus 26,402, though the 7435HS edges ahead in most individual tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The Ryzen 5 5500GT belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The Ryzen 7 7435HS belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The transistor count for the 7435HS is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The 5500GT provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the 7435HS provides 8 cores and 16 threads. That extra core pair explains much of the multicore performance gap. Base clocks favor the 5500GT at 3.60 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, but boost clocks favor the 7435HS at 4.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The 7435HS also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to 65 watts for the 5500GT, despite delivering higher performance in most tests.

Cache configurations are similar in structure but differ in allocation. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache totals 16 MB in both cases, though the 5500GT lists it as a flat 16 MB while the 7435HS lists it as 16 MB shared. Memory support diverges sharply: the 5500GT uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the 7435HS uses DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The 7435HS also supports ECC memory, which the 5500GT does not.

Platform features separate the two further. The 5500GT uses AMD Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 and 16 lanes from the CPU. The 7435HS uses AMD Socket FP7 with PCIe Gen 4 and 20 lanes from the CPU. The 5500GT includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the 7435HS has no integrated graphics recorded. The 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, the 7435HS does not. The 5500GT is a desktop part, the 7435HS is a mobile part. The 5500GT launched on January 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $125; the 7435HS has no recorded release date or MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS as the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. It leads by roughly 20% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multicore tests. It leads by larger margins in passmark integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting. Its multicore advantage in passmark multithread stands at 18.8%, and its physics score leads by 15.2%. The single-thread gap is the smallest at 3.2%, but it still favors the 7435HS.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is not without merit. Its single-thread score of 3,066 comes within striking distance of the 7435HS, and its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it is a capable desktop processor. It also offers integrated graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and a lower platform cost through AM4 compatibility. For a desktop build where the user already owns an AM4 motherboard and DDR4 memory, the 5500GT represents a practical drop-in option.

The Ryzen 7 7435HS, however, is the correct choice when maximum throughput matters. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver consistently higher scores across rendering, encryption, and math workloads. The 45 watt TDP also makes it suitable for compact or mobile systems where thermal headroom is limited. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, but for workloads that demand CPU grunt, the 7435HS is the superior silicon according to the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In passmark single thread, the 7435HS scores 3,167 against 3,066 for the 5500GT, a 3.2% difference. In Cinebench R23 single core, the gap is 20.2%, with the 7435HS scoring 2,805 versus 2,237.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS has no integrated graphics recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in passmark floating point math, where the 7435HS leads by 24.9% with a score of 48,863 versus 36,694. Integer math is nearly as large at 24.7%.

Q: Are these processors in the same performance percentile?

A: The 5500GT ranks at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The 7435HS ranks at the 78th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 26,748 and 26,402 respectively.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern across every iteration. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 7435HS scores 2,003 against 1,597, a 20.3% lead. R15 single core gives the 7435HS 282 against 225, a 20.2% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 8,346 versus 6,656, again 20.2%. R20 single core comes in at 1,178 versus 939, a 20.3% gap. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 19,873 against 15,848, a 20.3% advantage, while R23 single core posts 2,805 versus 2,237, a 20.2% margin. The consistency across all six Cinebench tests indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific luck.

Passmark results tell a similar story with varying magnitudes. Data compression shows the 7435HS at 310,038 versus 243,904, a 21.3% lead. Data encryption follows at 18,648 versus 14,754, a 20.9% margin. Extended instructions give the 7435HS 21,690 against 17,027, a 21.5% advantage. Floating point math produces the largest gap at 24.9%, with 48,863 versus 36,694. Integer math is close behind at 24.7%, with 85,274 versus 64,218.

Multithread and physics tests round out the picture. Passmark multithread scores 23,393 for the 7435HS versus 19,000 for the 5500GT, an 18.8% lead. Physics shows 991 versus 840, a 15.2% margin. Random string sorting gives the 7435HS 31,827 against 24,583, a 22.8% advantage. The only non-tie test where the 7435HS does not dominate is passmark single thread, where its 3,167 score edges the 5500GT's 3,066 by just 3.2%. The find prime numbers test records identical scores of 54 for both processors, and the database awards that as a win for the 5500GT due to tie-breaking rules.

The 7435HS wins 16 of 17 recorded comparisons. Its smallest victories come in single-threaded workloads, while its largest come in math-heavy multithreaded tests. The 5500GT's sole recorded win is a tie in prime number calculation. Across rendering, compression, encryption, and general throughput, the Ryzen 7 7435HS is the clear benchmark leader.