AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS Comparison

The Verdict

The data splits this matchup along clear lines. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE takes only 2. The 7435HS is the stronger overall processor, with an average benchmark score of 26402 against 25880 for the 5655GE, a difference that places the 7435HS at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, matching the 5655GE's percentile standing.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded workloads, content creation, or any task that scales across cores, the 7435HS is the clear choice. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver consistently higher scores across Cinebench and Passmark multi-thread tests, often by margins of 26% to 38%. The 5655GE, however, retains a narrow but real lead in single-threaded Passmark tests, scoring 3240 against 3167, a 2.3% advantage. That makes the 5655GE a reasonable pick for lightly threaded workloads where per-core efficiency matters more than raw core count.

The 7435HS also carries a mobile platform advantage with DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 4, while the 5655GE is a desktop part using DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3. The 5655GE includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which the 7435HS lacks entirely. If the system must run without a discrete GPU, that integrated graphics option is decisive. Otherwise, the 7435HS dominates in compute-bound tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing processes. The Ryzen 7 7435HS belongs to the 7000 series, built on Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is a 5000 series part, using Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process, also at TSMC. The die size differs slightly: the 7435HS measures 210 mm² while the 5655GE measures 180 mm².

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. The 7435HS offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 5655GE provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Both use a 64 KB L1 cache per core and a 512 KB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared on both, though the 7435HS lists it as "16 MB (shared)" and the 5655GE simply as "16 MB". The 5655GE has a listed transistor count of 10,700 million, while the 7435HS does not report one.

Memory support marks a major platform split. The 7435HS uses DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The 5655GE uses DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a lower bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 7435HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the 5655GE provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics situation is a key differentiator. The 7435HS has no integrated graphics listed, making a discrete GPU mandatory. The 5655GE includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, enabling display output without an add-in card. The 7435HS uses AMD Socket FP7 (mobile), while the 5655GE uses AMD Socket AM4 (desktop). The 5655GE has a release date of 2024-05-06, while the 7435HS has no release date recorded. Both have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent and substantial advantage for the 7435HS across every iteration. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 7435HS scores 2003 against 1562 for the 5655GE, a 28.2% lead. The single-core R15 test shows the same 28.2% margin, with scores of 282 versus 220. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 8346 against 6511, again a 28.2% delta, while single-core is 1178 versus 918, a 28.3% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore continues the pattern: 19873 versus 15504, a 28.2% advantage, and single-core shows 2805 versus 2188, another 28.2% lead.

Passmark results reinforce the multi-thread dominance. In data compression, the 7435HS scores 310038 against 228037, a 36% advantage. Data encryption shows 18648 versus 14509, a 28.5% lead. Extended instructions deliver the largest margin after physics: 21690 versus 15714, a 38% difference. Floating point math scores 48863 against 38204, a 27.9% lead, and integer math scores 85274 versus 67582, a 26.2% margin. The multithread Passmark score is 23393 versus 18057, a 29.6% advantage. Random string sorting shows 31827 versus 23769, a 33.9% lead. Even find prime numbers, a test that often favors higher clock speeds, goes to the 7435HS with 54 versus 49, a 10.2% margin.

The physics test produces the single largest gap in the entire comparison: 991 versus 648, a 52.9% lead for the 7435HS. This result likely reflects the combination of higher core count and the newer architecture.

The 5655GE claims only two wins, both in Passmark single-thread tests. The passmark_single_thread score is 3240 against 3167, a 2.3% advantage, and the passmark_singlethread score is identical at 3240 versus 3167, also a 2.3% lead. These are narrow wins, indicating that the 5655GE's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, compared to 3.10 GHz for the 7435HS, gives it a slight edge in lightly threaded scenarios, despite the 7435HS having a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |

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

| Series | 7000 series | 5000 series |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.10 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 180 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,700 million |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

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

| Integrated Graphics | None listed | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | Not listed | 2024-05-06 |

| Part Number | 100-000001506 | 100-000001514 |

The TDP difference is notable: the 7435HS is rated at 45 W while the 5655GE is rated at 65 W. This means the mobile part delivers higher performance at a lower power envelope, which is a significant efficiency advantage. The base clock favors the 5655GE at 3.40 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, but the boost clock favors the 7435HS at 4.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the comparison. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 19873 against 15504 for the 5655GE, a 28.2% advantage. The Passmark multithread score is 23393 versus 18057, a 29.6% lead.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE have any advantage at all?

A: Yes, in single-threaded Passmark tests. The 5655GE scores 3240 in passmark_single_thread, while the 7435HS scores 3167, a 2.3% margin. This is the only test category where the 5655GE wins.

Q: Can I use the Ryzen 7 7435HS without a discrete graphics card?

A: No. The 7435HS has no integrated graphics listed in the database. The 5655GE includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, so it can output display without a separate GPU.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Ryzen 7 7435HS supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both are dual-channel.

Q: How do these processors compare in the overall database percentile ranking?

A: Both sit at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The 7435HS has an average benchmark score of 26402, while the 5655GE has an average of 25880, so they occupy a similar overall performance tier.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Ryzen 7 7435HS provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The 7435HS offers both more lanes and a newer generation.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 7435HS wins in every scenario that involves multiple threads, heavy computation, or memory bandwidth. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a decisive edge in rendering, video encoding, data compression, encryption, and physics simulations. The 52.9% lead in the Passmark physics test makes it the obvious pick for any workload that stresses CPU physics calculations, such as certain game engines or scientific simulations. The 36% advantage in data compression and 38% lead in extended instructions also point to strong performance in archive utilities, code compilation, and workloads using AVX or similar instruction sets. The 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth from DDR5 support further benefits memory-intensive applications, and the PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes allows for faster NVMe storage and modern GPUs.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE wins only in single-threaded Passmark tests, with a 2.3% margin. This makes it a candidate for lightly threaded applications where one or two cores dominate, such as older games, certain productivity tools, or legacy software that does not scale across cores. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz contributes to this advantage. The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics also gives it a unique win condition: systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. In a desktop build where a dedicated graphics card is not required, the 5655GE offers a complete solution that the 7435HS cannot match. The 65 W TDP is higher than the 7435HS's 45 W, but for a desktop platform with adequate cooling, that difference is manageable.

For a mobile laptop platform, the 7435HS is the stronger choice due to its lower TDP and higher performance. For a desktop system where integrated graphics are acceptable, the 5655GE provides a functional path. But for raw compute power, the data consistently points to the 7435HS across 15 of 17 benchmarks.