AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS vs Intel Core i7-10700 Comparison

The Intel Core i7-10700 and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS are separated by just 0.5% in average benchmark score, with the Intel part posting 19145 against AMD’s 19047. Both sit at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, placing them in the same performance tier despite coming from different eras and design philosophies. The head-to-head data shows AMD winning 13 of 23 tests, but Intel’s 10 wins include some of the largest margins in the entire comparison, making the choice between them heavily workload-dependent.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS dominates in lightly threaded and memory-sensitive workloads. Its 22.9% lead in Geekbench single-core (1654 vs 1275) and 30.8% advantage in Geekbench multi-core (7354 vs 5092) are the largest deltas in the entire comparison. AMD also wins the Cinebench R15 tests by wide margins: 33.2% in single-core (232 vs 155) and 24.6% in multi-core (1457 vs 1099). The Ryzen’s advantage extends to encryption, where it scores 13656 in Passmark data encryption versus Intel’s 5379, a 60.6% gap that makes it the clear choice for security-focused tasks. It also takes Passmark multi-thread (17914 vs 16161, 9.8% ahead), single-thread (3123 vs 2891, 7.4% ahead), and physics (844 vs 794, 5.9% ahead).

The Intel Core i7-10700 wins where raw core count and sustained throughput matter. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a decisive edge in heavily parallel 3DMark tests, winning 16-thread by 22.2% (6465 vs 5292) and max-thread by 27.1% (6719 vs 5285). Intel also dominates Cinebench R23 multi-core with a 26.7% lead (10910 vs 8613), and takes single-core R23 by 6.6% (1540 vs 1445). In Passmark, Intel wins data compression by 13.7% (252113 vs 221668), random string sorting by 38.6% (31585 vs 22781), floating point math by 9.2% (38823 vs 35540), and extended instructions by 4.9% (16160 vs 15411). Integer math is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by just 1% (62988 vs 62372).

The split is clear: AMD for responsiveness, encryption, and general productivity; Intel for heavy multi-threaded rendering, compression, and sorting workloads.

Architecture Differences

The Core i7-10700 uses Intel’s Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node, manufactured by Intel itself. It is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, housed in the Intel Socket 1200. The Ryzen 5 7535HS is built on AMD’s Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, using a 6 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². It is a mobile part with a 35 W TDP, using the AMD Socket FP7. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 6 nm explains much of the efficiency gap, though the data does not directly measure power consumption.

Both CPUs have 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache differs: Intel uses 256 KB per core, while AMD uses 512 KB per core. The Ryzen’s larger L2 cache likely contributes to its strong single-thread performance. Core counts diverge sharply: Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads, AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.30 GHz versus Intel’s 2.90 GHz, but Intel boosts higher at 4.80 GHz versus AMD’s 4.55 GHz.

Memory support is a major differentiator. Intel supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a 64% higher theoretical ceiling. PCIe also differs: Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both, with Intel’s UHD Graphics 630 versus AMD’s Radeon 660M. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS wins all single-thread tests in the head-to-head data. It leads by 9.1% in 3DMark single-thread (872 vs 793), 33.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (232 vs 155), 22.9% in Geekbench single-core (1654 vs 1275), and 7.4% in Passmark single-thread (3123 vs 2891). The only exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel wins by 6.6% (1540 vs 1445).

Q: Which CPU is better for multi-threaded rendering?

A: It depends on the benchmark. Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 26.7% (10910 vs 8613) and 3DMark max-thread by 27.1% (6719 vs 5285). However, AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 24.6% (1457 vs 1099) and Geekbench multi-core by 30.8% (7354 vs 5092). Intel’s 8-core advantage shows in newer, more demanding rendering workloads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700 has an average benchmark score of 19145, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047. This gives Intel a 0.5% advantage. Both CPUs sit at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, and their nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039) and Intel Core 3 201E (19056), both within 0.6% of the Intel part.

Q: Which CPU has better memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has significantly higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s, compared to the Intel Core i7-10700’s 46.9 GB/s. This is due to AMD’s support for DDR5 memory, while Intel uses DDR4. The 64% bandwidth advantage likely contributes to AMD’s wins in encryption and Geekbench tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, AMD wins 13 of 23 head-to-head tests, indicating that its architecture and memory advantages offset the core deficit in many scenarios.

Q: Which CPU is more efficient based on the data?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has a 35 W TDP compared to Intel’s 65 W TDP, and it uses a 6 nm process from TSMC versus Intel’s 14 nm node. The data shows AMD achieving competitive or better performance in most single-thread and many multi-thread tests while operating at roughly half the TDP, though the benchmark scores do not directly measure power consumption.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-10700 | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.55 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | N/A | 208 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon 660M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2020-04-29 | 2023-01-03 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel victory comes in Passmark random string sorting, where the Core i7-10700 scores 31585 against the Ryzen’s 22781, a 38.6% margin. This test highlights Intel’s strength in memory access patterns that benefit from its 8-core configuration. The second-biggest Intel win is in 3DMark max-thread, with a 27.1% lead (6719 vs 5285), followed by Cinebench R23 multi-core at 26.7% (10910 vs 8613). Intel also wins 3DMark 16-thread by 22.2% (6465 vs 5292) and Passmark data compression by 13.7% (252113 vs 221668). These wins are consistent: Intel’s extra cores deliver substantial margins in sustained multi-threaded workloads.

AMD’s largest win is even more lopsided. Passmark data encryption shows the Ryzen 5 7535HS scoring 13656 against Intel’s 5379, a 60.6% advantage. This suggests AMD’s architecture handles cryptographic instructions far more efficiently. Geekbench multi-core gives AMD a 30.8% win (7354 vs 5092), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 33.2% gap (232 vs 155). AMD also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 24.6% (1457 vs 1099) and Geekbench single-core by 22.9% (1654 vs 1275). The 3DMark 2-thread and 4-thread tests go to AMD by 7.1% and 5.3%, respectively, while Passmark multi-thread shows AMD ahead by 9.8% (17914 vs 16161).

The overall win count favors AMD at 13 wins versus Intel’s 10, but the score deltas tell a more nuanced story. Intel’s average margin on its wins is roughly 18%, driven by the massive sorting and multi-thread results. AMD’s average margin is closer to 20%, but its wins are concentrated in single-thread and encryption tests. The two CPUs are statistically tied in integer math (Intel 62988 vs AMD 62372, 1% delta) and find prime numbers (47 vs 49, 4.1% delta), reinforcing that neither has a universal advantage. The average benchmark scores confirm this: Intel at 19145 and AMD at 19047, a difference of just 98 points out of nearly 20,000.