AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS and Intel Core 7 150U are two mobile processors with very different designs. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons between them, with the Intel part winning 15 and the AMD part winning 2. Their average benchmark scores sit close together: 16902 for the AMD and 17395 for the Intel, placing them at the 70th and 71st percentiles of all CPUs respectively. The AMD part's average sits within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7702 (16932) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i3-12100E (16853). The Intel part's average is 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333) and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 150U dominates the head-to-head record, winning 15 of 17 tests. Its largest margins come in single-thread and lightly threaded workloads. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 254 against AMD's 148, a 41.7% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel posts 1875.5 versus 1470, a 21.6% lead. Passmark single-thread shows 3508 against 2873, an 18.1% gap. These results align with the clock specifications: Intel boosts to 5.40 GHz, while AMD tops out at 4.20 GHz.

Multi-threaded results are split. Intel wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 1505.5 against 1050, a 30.3% margin, and Cinebench R20 multi-core with 5248 against 4375, a 16.6% margin. But AMD takes Cinebench R23 multi-core with 10418 against 8883, a 17.3% margin. That is AMD's largest multi-thread win and one of only two victories in the entire comparison. The R23 result is notable because it is the most recent Cinebench version in the database, and it shows AMD's 4-core Zen 3+ design sustaining performance over a longer render workload.

The other AMD win is Passmark extended instructions: 10887 against 8748, a 24.5% margin. That test measures SIMD and instruction-set extensions, where Zen 3+ shows a clear advantage over Raptor Lake.

Intel's other wins span a wide range of Passmark subtests. Floating point math goes to Intel at 34405 versus 23091, a 32.9% lead. Integer math: 51057 versus 40174, a 21.3% lead. Physics: 1012 versus 574, a 43.3% lead. Find prime numbers: 58 versus 31, a 46.6% lead. Data compression: 158622 versus 152168, a 4.1% lead. Data encryption: 10025 versus 9051, a 9.7% lead. Random string sorting: 18269 versus 15294, a 16.3% lead. Passmark multithread: 14700 versus 12243, a 16.7% lead.

The overall picture is clear: Intel wins the majority of tests, often by double-digit margins, while AMD's two wins are concentrated in specific workloads. The largest Intel margins, 46.6% in prime numbers and 43.3% in physics, are both in tests that reward high per-core throughput and efficient branch handling.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS uses 4 cores and 8 threads on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 7 150U uses 10 cores and 12 threads on the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Clock speeds tell a contrasting story. AMD has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Intel has a much lower base of 1.80 GHz but a much higher boost of 5.40 GHz. This explains Intel's strong single-thread results: it can ramp a single core far higher, while AMD relies on a higher base clock across all cores. The TDP difference reinforces this: AMD is rated at 45 W, Intel at 15 W, so Intel achieves its results within a much smaller power envelope.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L2 and L3 caches give it an advantage in cache-sensitive workloads, which is consistent with its wins in data compression and random string sorting.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no ECC support and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 660M, Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Sockets are different: AMD uses FP7, Intel uses BGA 1744. Intel's release date is recorded as 2024-01-07, while AMD's is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS wins 2.

Q: What are the AMD processor's two wins?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 10418 against 8883, a 17.3% margin, and Passmark extended instructions with 10887 against 8748, a 24.5% margin.

Q: How large is Intel's single-thread advantage?

A: In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads by 41.7% (254 versus 148). In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 21.6% (1875.5 versus 1470). In Passmark single-thread, Intel leads by 18.1% (3508 versus 2873).

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC support. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no ECC support and no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 12 threads. AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel has an average benchmark score of 17395, while AMD has 16902. Intel sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 70th.

The Verdict

The data points to different use cases. The Intel Core 7 150U is the stronger all-round performer, winning 15 of 17 head-to-head tests and posting a higher average benchmark score (17395 versus 16902). Its single-thread and floating-point advantages are substantial, and it does so at a 15 W TDP, which is far more suitable for thin-and-light laptops. Its average score also sits slightly above its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and AMD Ryzen 3 210, both of which it leads by 0.4%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is the choice only for specific workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core win (10418 versus 8883) and Passmark extended instructions win (10887 versus 8748) show that Zen 3+ retains an edge in certain instruction-heavy and long-duration multi-threaded tasks. But its 45 W TDP and 4-core design limit its appeal in the mobile segment. Its average score of 16902 is within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7702 and 0.3% of the Intel Core i3-12100E, placing it in a similar performance class despite the core count difference.

For most buyers, the Intel part is the better pick based on the recorded data. For users who prioritize the specific workloads where AMD wins, the Ryzen 5 7235HS has a clear, if narrow, case.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS | Intel Core 7 150U |

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

| Series | 7000 series | Not recorded |

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 210 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Release date | Not recorded | 2024-01-07 |