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

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-10700F and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS represent two fundamentally different design philosophies, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Intel part, an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor from the Comet Lake generation, wins 11 of the 23 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, a 6-core, 12-thread mobile chip built on Zen 3+, wins 12. The overall win count is nearly even, but the nature of those wins tells the real story.

Users who prioritize sustained multi-threaded workloads on a desktop platform should favor the Intel Core i7-10700F. Its lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is decisive: 13689 versus 8613, a 58.9% advantage. The Intel chip also dominates in 3DMark max-thread testing (6679 versus 5285, a 26.4% gap) and random string sorting (31625 versus 22781, a 38.8% margin). For rendering, scientific computing, or any application that scales across many cores, the Intel part is the clear choice.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the better option for users who need strong single-thread performance, encryption throughput, and power efficiency in a mobile form factor. It wins the single-thread tests across all suites: 3DMark single-thread (872 versus 793, a 9.1% edge), Geekbench single-core (1654 versus 1555, a 6% advantage), and PassMark single-thread (3123 versus 2875, a 7.9% lead). Its standout result is data encryption, where it scores 13656 versus 5378, a massive 60.6% advantage. The AMD chip also wins the PassMark multithread test (17914 versus 16227, a 9.4% margin), which is surprising given its lower core count, likely due to its architectural efficiency.

The data suggests a simple rule: desktop users with heavy multi-threaded workloads should pick the Intel Core i7-10700F, while laptop buyers or users with encryption-heavy, single-thread-sensitive workloads should pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. Both processors sit at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating comparable overall positioning in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and process nodes, which explains most of their behavioral differences. The Intel Core i7-10700F uses the Comet Lake architecture built on Intel's 14 nm process node, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture (codenamed Rembrandt-R) manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process node. The AMD chip's die size is listed at 208 mm², while no die size data is recorded for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the Intel has 256 KB per core, while the AMD has 512 KB per core. Both share 16 MB of L3 cache. The base clock favors the AMD at 3.30 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, but the boost clock favors the Intel at 4.80 GHz versus 4.55 GHz.

The process node difference is substantial: 14 nm versus 6 nm. This explains why the AMD chip, despite having fewer cores, can compete in certain multi-threaded tests. The Intel chip has a higher thermal design power (65 W versus 35 W), reflecting its desktop orientation.

Memory and PCIe support also differ. The Intel supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD also includes integrated Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics listed.

The platforms are entirely different: Intel Socket 1200 versus AMD Socket FP7. The Intel processor was released on 2020-04-29, while the AMD arrived on 2023-01-03, a gap of nearly three years.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the entire comparison is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel wins 13689 versus 8613, a 58.9% advantage. This is the single largest delta in either direction. The Intel chip also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 33.7% (1932 versus 1445), which is counterintuitive given the AMD's higher base clock, but the Intel's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz likely plays a role.

The AMD's biggest win is PassMark data encryption, where it scores 13656 versus 5378, a 60.6% margin. This is the largest delta favoring the AMD chip, and it suggests architectural advantages in cryptographic instruction handling. The AMD also wins 3DMark 2-thread (1684 versus 1565, a 7.1% edge), 3DMark 4-thread (3164 versus 3022, a 4.5% margin), and 3DMark single-thread (872 versus 793, a 9.1% lead).

In Cinebench R15, the results are closer. The AMD wins multi-core 1457 versus 1379, a 5.4% margin, and single-core 232 versus 194, a 16.4% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23, the Intel wins both tests decisively. This suggests that the R23 workload favors the Intel's higher core count and boost behavior more than the older R15 test.

The 3DMark scaling tests are revealing. At 2 threads and 4 threads, the AMD wins by 7.1% and 4.5% respectively. At 8 threads, the Intel wins by 11.1% (5039 versus 4537). At 16 threads, the Intel extends its lead to 22.4% (6476 versus 5292). At max threads, the Intel wins by 26.4% (6679 versus 5285). This scaling pattern confirms that the AMD has better per-core efficiency, but the Intel's two additional cores overwhelm that advantage once the workload expands.

In Geekbench, the AMD wins single-core by 6% (1654 versus 1555), but the Intel wins multi-core by 7% (7867 versus 7354). The PassMark suite shows a mixed bag: the AMD wins multithread by 9.4% (17914 versus 16227), physics by 4.9% (844 versus 803), and prime numbers by 4.1% (49 versus 47). The Intel wins data compression by 14.3% (253358 versus 221668), extended instructions by 6.3% (16389 versus 15411), floating point math by 8.5% (38578 versus 35540), integer math by a narrow 0.3% (62579 versus 62372), and random string sorting by 38.8% (31625 versus 22781).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel's base clock is 2.90 GHz, the AMD's is 3.30 GHz. The Intel's boost clock is 4.80 GHz, the AMD's is 4.55 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 W for Intel and 35 W for AMD.

The process node differs: Intel uses 14 nm, AMD uses 6 nm. The die size is recorded for AMD at 208 mm², with no data for Intel. L2 cache per core is 256 KB for Intel and 512 KB for AMD, while L3 cache is 16 MB shared for both.

Memory support is DDR4 for Intel and DDR5 for AMD, with memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for Intel, Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD. The AMD includes integrated Radeon 660M graphics; the Intel has none listed.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1200 versus AMD Socket FP7. The market segments are Desktop for Intel and Mobile for AMD. The release dates are 2020-04-29 for Intel and 2023-01-03 for AMD. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS wins in most single-thread tests. It leads in 3DMark single-thread by 9.1% (872 versus 793), Geekbench single-core by 6% (1654 versus 1555), and PassMark single-thread by 7.9% (3123 versus 2875). However, the Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 33.7% (1932 versus 1445).

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s with DDR5 support, compared to 46.9 GB/s with DDR4 for the Intel Core i7-10700F.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700F wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 58.9% (13689 versus 8613) and 3DMark max-thread by 26.4% (6679 versus 5285). However, the AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 5.4% (1457 versus 1379) and PassMark multithread by 9.4% (17914 versus 16227).

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i7-10700F has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700F has a TDP of 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has a TDP of 35 W, reflecting the Intel's desktop orientation and the AMD's mobile focus.