AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS vs Intel Core i7-11850H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Intel Core i7-11850H are both 8-core, 16-thread mobile processors targeting the same 35W TDP class, but benchmark data reveals they are optimized for very different workloads. The AMD chip wins 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel part takes 4, with the margin of victory often more telling than the win count. The Ryzen 7 7735HS is the better choice for general productivity, encryption, compression, and floating-point math, while the Intel Core i7-11850H is the pick for single-threaded Cinebench workloads and prime number calculations. Data shows both processors sit at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with average benchmark scores of 25147 for the AMD and 24935 for the Intel, making them nearly equivalent in overall standing despite their divergent strengths.

The Verdict

From the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS is the superior all-rounder for multi-threaded productivity. It leads the Intel Core i7-11850H by 28.2% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, by 23.8% in PassMark data compression, and by 49.3% in data encryption. The AMD part also wins PassMark multi-thread by 15.5%, integer math by 18.5%, and floating-point math by 12.5%. For users whose work involves encryption, compression, or any math-heavy processing, the Ryzen 7 7735HS is the clear choice.

The Intel Core i7-11850H wins decisively in one specific area: Cinebench R23. It beats the AMD by 21.4% in multi-core and by 34.3% in single-core. It also wins PassMark prime numbers by 32.2%. These results indicate Intel has a significant advantage in workloads that scale with its larger cache and higher boost clock, but this advantage does not translate to most other benchmarks. The Geekbench single-core scores are nearly identical, with Intel ahead by only 0.2%, suggesting the Cinebench R23 single-core gap is an outlier rather than a general single-thread superiority.

For most users, the Ryzen 7 7735HS is the safer pick because its wins are spread across a wider range of real-world tasks. The Intel part is only recommended if the specific software being used relies heavily on Cinebench R23-style rendering or prime number computation. Both chips are locked (multiplierUnlocked is false for both), so overclocking is not a differentiator. The data shows no production status issues, as both are listed as Active.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture on a 6nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 210 mm². It is part of the 7000 series, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and uses AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core i7-11850H uses the Tiger Lake architecture on Intel's 10nm process, with a smaller die at 190 mm², and uses Intel BGA 1787.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a 50% larger L3 pool and more than double the L2 per core, which likely explains its strong Cinebench R23 performance.

Memory support is a major split. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-11850H supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 680M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 750. Both have a base TDP of 35W, but the AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz, while the Intel boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus AMD's 4.75 GHz.

The release dates are nearly two years apart, with the AMD launching on 2023-03-31 and the Intel on 2021-05-10. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $395, which can be stated once. The AMD has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS dominates in most throughput-oriented benchmarks. It wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 28.2%, Geekbench multi-core by 1.4%, and PassMark multi-thread by 15.5%. Its largest wins are in data encryption (49.3%), data compression (23.8%), and extended instructions (27%). It also wins integer math by 18.5%, floating-point math by 12.5%, physics by 12.5%, random string sorting by 7%, and single-thread PassMark by 7.4%. The AMD even wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 4.6%.

The Intel Core i7-11850H wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 21.4% and single-core by 34.3%, plus PassMark find prime numbers by 32.2% and Geekbench single-core by a negligible 0.2%. These wins cluster around a single benchmark family (Cinebench) and a specific math operation (prime number finding). The Cinebench R23 results are striking because the Intel loses the older R15 version by a wide margin, suggesting different optimization paths in the two test versions.

The split is clear: AMD wins in encryption, compression, and general math throughput, while Intel wins in rendering-specific and prime-number workloads. For a laptop user doing everyday multitasking, database work, or content creation with heavy encryption, the AMD is the winner. For someone running a single-threaded rendering engine that mirrors Cinebench R23, the Intel is better.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has an average benchmark score of 25147, while the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a difference of 212 points in favor of the AMD.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-11850H wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 34.3% and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 21.4%, plus PassMark find prime numbers by 32.2%.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark win for the AMD chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS wins PassMark data encryption by 49.3% over the Intel Core i7-11850H.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both are at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating they are closely matched in overall standing.

Q: Do both chips support the same memory type?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS supports DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core i7-11850H supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-11850H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS's 4.75 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS is in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 18237 against the Intel's 12214, a delta of 49.3%. This is a massive gap that indicates the AMD's Zen 3+ architecture handles cryptographic workloads far more efficiently. In data compression, the AMD scores 293278 versus 236949, a 23.8% advantage. Extended instructions show a 27% win for AMD (20050 vs 15788). In integer math, the AMD scores 85309 versus 71996, an 18.5% lead, and in floating-point math it scores 47865 versus 42540, a 12.5% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows AMD at 23166 versus 20059, a 15.5% win, and physics shows 1073 versus 954, also a 12.5% win. Random string sorting is closer at 30388 versus 28395, a 7% win for AMD. Even in single-thread PassMark, the AMD wins 3296 versus 3069, a 7.4% margin.

The Intel Core i7-11850H's biggest win is Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 2353 versus 1546, a 34.3% delta. This is the largest single delta in either direction across all benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 16673 versus 13106, a 21.4% win. The Intel also wins PassMark find prime numbers with 87 versus 59, a 32.2% advantage. The Geekbench single-core result is nearly a tie, with the Intel at 1703 versus 1699, a 0.2% delta.

Interestingly, the Cinebench R15 results reverse the R23 outcome. The AMD wins R15 multi-core with 2153.4 versus 1680, a 28.2% delta, and R15 single-core with 248 versus 237, a 4.6% delta. This inconsistency between R15 and R23 suggests that the two test versions stress different aspects of the processors, with the Intel benefiting from its larger cache in the newer R23 version. The Geekbench multi-core result is close, with AMD at 8114 versus 8002, a 1.4% win.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The TDP is also the same at 35W. The base clock differs significantly, with the AMD at 3.20 GHz and the Intel at 2.10 GHz, while the boost clock is nearly the same at 4.75 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel. The process node differs: AMD uses 6nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10nm from its own foundry.

Cache specifications are different across all levels. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The die size is 210 mm² for AMD and 190 mm² for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR4 for Intel, with bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. Both use PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1787. Integrated graphics are Radeon 680M for AMD and UHD Graphics 750 for Intel. The release dates are 2023-03-31 for AMD and 2021-05-10 for Intel. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $395, while the AMD has none listed. Both are mobile market segment parts with locked multipliers and Active production status.