AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs AMD Ryzen 7 7735U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G reveals a clear split between sustained multi-threaded workloads and single-threaded responsiveness. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G takes the overall win count, 8 victories to 7, but the margins tell the more meaningful story.

The most decisive result in the entire comparison belongs to the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17249 against the Ryzen 7 7735U's 10085, a 41.5% advantage. This is a massive gap that cannot be explained by core count alone, though the desktop part's higher power envelope certainly contributes. The single-core Cinebench R23 result reinforces the trend, with the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G posting 2435 versus 1490, a 38.8% lead. These two results alone establish the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G as the stronger processor for CPU-bound rendering and heavily threaded productivity tasks.

The Ryzen 7 7735U fights back in a different set of workloads, particularly where its eight cores and 16 threads can be leveraged in parallel operations. In PassMark physics, the Ryzen 7 7735U scores 996 versus 686, a 45.2% win, its largest of the comparison. The integer math test shows a 17.8% advantage, 79580 versus 67561, and floating-point math goes to the Ryzen 7 7735U by 11.2%, 42966 versus 38649. The PassMark multithread score also favors the Ryzen 7 7735U, 20723 versus 19129, an 8.3% margin. Data encryption is another win for the Ryzen 7 7735U, 15825 versus 15253, a 3.8% edge, and prime number finding goes its way by 16.3%, 57 versus 49.

The closer contests are revealing. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins by only 2.3%, 1738 versus 1698, a far narrower margin than in R23. This suggests the R15 workload does not scale as aggressively with the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's advantages. Data compression is nearly a tie, with the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G ahead by 2%, 255608 versus 250457. Extended instructions go to the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G by 8.9%, 17944 versus 16349, and random string sorting goes to the Ryzen 7 7735U by 4.4%, 26365 versus 25253. Single-thread PassMark is essentially a dead heat, with the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G ahead by 0.2%, 3241 versus 3236.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7735U has an average benchmark score of 28350, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032. The difference is about 1.1% in favor of the Ryzen 7 7735U, despite the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G winning more individual head-to-head tests.

Q: How do these processors rank against other CPUs in the database?

A: Both processors sit at the 80th percentile against all CPUs. The Ryzen 7 7735U's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6337P (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Core i9-11950H (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (0.4% lower). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i9-12900H (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i5-14500T (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (0.3% lower).

Q: In which benchmark does the Ryzen 7 7735U have its largest winning margin?

A: The Ryzen 7 7735U's largest win is in PassMark physics, where it scores 996 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 686, a 45.2% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in either direction across all tested workloads.

Q: In which benchmark does the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G have its largest winning margin?

A: The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's largest win is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17249 against the Ryzen 7 7735U's 10085, a 41.5% margin. Its second-largest win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 38.8% advantage.

Q: Are there any tests where the two processors are nearly identical?

A: Yes, the PassMark single-thread test shows a difference of only 0.2%, with the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scoring 3241 and the Ryzen 7 7735U scoring 3236. Data compression is also close, with a 2% margin in favor of the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Ryzen 7 7735U wins 7. However, the Ryzen 7 7735U's wins tend to be in broader system-level and math-heavy workloads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's wins are concentrated in the Cinebench rendering suite and single-threaded tests.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing Cinebench-class rendering performance, whether single-core or multi-core. Its 41.5% lead in R23 multi-core and 38.8% lead in R23 single-core are decisive, and no other metric in the comparison comes close to reversing that picture. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G also wins the more traditional Cinebench R15 tests, the extended instruction workload, and data compression, making it the stronger general-purpose productivity part for desktop use.

The Ryzen 7 7735U, by contrast, wins the PassMark multithread test by 8.3%, integer math by 17.8%, floating-point math by 11.2%, physics by 45.2%, encryption by 3.8%, and prime number finding by 16.3%. These are not niche workloads. Integer and floating-point math feed into a wide range of scientific, financial, and engineering applications. The physics score, in particular, suggests strong performance in simulation logic. The Ryzen 7 7735U also carries a higher average benchmark score, 28350 versus 28032, and sits in the same 80th percentile as its rival.

The verdict is not a blanket recommendation. For a desktop system where Cinebench-style rendering and sustained single-threaded responsiveness matter most, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the data-backed pick. For a mobile platform where the Ryzen 7 7735U's 28 W TDP and PassMark math and physics wins align with broader computational tasks, the Ryzen 7 7735U is the stronger choice. The 8-to-7 win count for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G understates the magnitude of its Cinebench dominance, but the Ryzen 7 7735U's wins are more evenly distributed across distinct workload categories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every core specification. The Ryzen 7 7735U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock favors the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 3.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, but the boost clock favors the Ryzen 7 7735U at 4.75 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The TDP is dramatically different, with the Ryzen 7 7735U rated at 28 W and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 65 W.

The sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen 7 7735U uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses AMD Socket AM4. Memory support splits along generation lines, with the Ryzen 7 7735U supporting DDR5 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supporting DDR4, both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Ryzen 7 7735U at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Ryzen 7 7735U offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ significantly: the Ryzen 7 7735U pairs with Radeon 680M, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Radeon Vega 7. The market segments are also opposed, with the Ryzen 7 7735U targeting mobile and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G targeting desktop. Release dates are distinct as well, with the Ryzen 7 7735U released in 2023-01-03 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G released in 2024-05-06. Both processors are active in production and have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The Ryzen 7 7735U is built on Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, part of the 7000 series, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is built on Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename, part of the 5000 series. The process node differs: the Ryzen 7 7735U uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses TSMC's 7 nm process. This node difference partially explains the Ryzen 7 7735U's lower TDP despite higher core count.

The die sizes are close, with the Ryzen 7 7735U at 208 mm² and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 180 mm², but the transistor counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is listed with 10,700 million transistors, while the Ryzen 7 7735U has no listed transistor count in the database. Cache configurations are identical in per-core structure: both have 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is 16 MB in both cases, with the Ryzen 7 7735U marked as shared and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G as a single 16 MB pool.

The integrated graphics architecture is a major difference. The Ryzen 7 7735U's Radeon 680M relies on the newer RDNA 2-based graphics integrated into the Rembrandt die, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's Radeon Vega 7 is the older Vega-based solution from the Cezanne generation. The memory support difference, DDR5 versus DDR4, is tied to the platform generations, with the Ryzen 7 7735U's FP7 socket designed for DDR5 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's AM4 socket remaining on DDR4.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 7735U wins in computational breadth. Its PassMark multithread score of 20723 versus 19129 makes it the stronger choice for heavily threaded general-purpose workloads. The integer math result, 79580 versus 67561, points to strength in data processing and algorithmic tasks. The floating-point math win, 42966 versus 38649, extends that to scientific and engineering computations. The physics test, 996 versus 686, is the single largest margin in the comparison and suggests strong simulation and logic performance. Data encryption, 15825 versus 15253, gives it a slight edge in security-related workloads. Prime number finding, 57 versus 49, is another win for math-heavy tasks. Random string sorting, 26365 versus 25253, rounds out its wins in data organization.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in rendering and single-threaded responsiveness. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17249 versus 10085 is the defining result, making it the clear choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other workloads that scale with sustained multi-core performance. The R23 single-core score of 2435 versus 1490 reinforces its advantage in lightly threaded applications and interactive responsiveness. The Cinebench R15 results, both multi-core and single-core, follow the same pattern, though with much smaller margins of 2.3% and 4.5% respectively. The extended instructions test, 17944 versus 16349, gives it an edge in workloads using newer CPU instruction sets. Data compression, 255608 versus 250457, is a narrow but real win for archiving and compression tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3241 versus 3236 is essentially a tie, but it still favors the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G.

For a desktop build where rendering performance is the priority, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the data-backed choice. For a mobile system where power efficiency and broad computational throughput matter, including math, physics, and encryption, the Ryzen 7 7735U wins. The 80th percentile ranking for both processors means either will perform well against the broader CPU market, but the workload split is clear: rendering and single-core speed go to the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, while parallel math and physics workloads go to the Ryzen 7 7735U.