AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS vs Intel Xeon D-2752TER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between these two processors, with the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS winning 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER takes 5. The wins are not evenly distributed: AMD dominates in most throughput and encryption workloads, while Intel's victories are concentrated in specific compute-heavy tasks, often by large margins.

The most dramatic Intel victory comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Xeon D-2752TER scores 2288 against the Ryzen's 1546, a 48% advantage. This is the largest single delta in either direction. The Xeon also leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 16212 versus 13106, a 23.7% margin. These two results are particularly notable because they contradict the overall trend: the Ryzen wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 24.1% (2153.4 vs 1634) and the single-core test by 7.3% (248 vs 230). The R15-to-R23 divergence suggests that the Xeon's architecture scales better in newer, more complex rendering workloads.

The Ryzen's biggest wins are in PassMark integer math (85309 vs 60881, a 28.6% lead) and floating-point math (47865 vs 33533, a 29.9% lead). It also leads in data encryption by 28.2% (18237 vs 13097) and in extended instructions by 30.9% (20050 vs 13846). The data compression test shows a 22.3% Ryzen advantage (293278 vs 227763). The single-thread PassMark score heavily favors the Ryzen: 3296 versus 1990, a 39.6% gap that reflects the Ryzen's much higher boost clock.

Intel's remaining wins are in PassMark physics (1777 vs 1073, a 65.6% lead, the largest margin of any test), find prime numbers (96 vs 59, a 62.7% lead), and random string sorting (31802 vs 30388, a slim 4.7% lead). The physics result is striking: despite the Ryzen's overall multi-thread advantage, the Xeon delivers a 65.6% higher score in this specific workload, indicating a fundamental difference in how each chip handles physics simulation.

The multi-thread PassMark score goes to AMD at 23166 versus 19102, a 17.5% margin. This aligns with the Ryzen winning 8 of the 12 PassMark tests. The data shows a pattern: AMD wins in memory-bandwidth-sensitive and integer-heavy tasks, while Intel wins in prime-number finding, physics, and the newer Cinebench versions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS wins PassMark single-thread by 39.6% (3296 vs 1990) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 7.3% (248 vs 230). However, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 48% (2288 vs 1546), a much larger margin.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The results are inconsistent across versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 7735HS leads by 24.1% (2153.4 vs 1634). In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Xeon D-2752TER leads by 23.7% (16212 vs 13106). The PassMark multi-thread test favors AMD at 23166 vs 19102, a 17.5% margin.

Q: Which CPU has better memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has a memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has 76.8 GB/s. The Xeon also uses quad-channel DDR4, whereas the Ryzen uses dual-channel DDR5.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Xeon has a 50% core and thread advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher base and boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 2.80 GHz. The Ryzen's boost clock is 69.6% higher.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is built on the Ice Lake-D architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-D codename, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process node. This process advantage gives AMD a smaller transistor footprint relative to the die size, though the Xeon's die size is not recorded.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Xeon packs 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Ryzen offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The Xeon has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, compared to the Ryzen's 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. The Xeon's shared L3 is 20 MB, 4 MB larger than the Ryzen's 16 MB. These cache differences explain some benchmark behavior: the Xeon's larger per-core L2 helps in prime-number finding, where it leads by 62.7%.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The Xeon supports DDR4 with a quad-channel memory bus and 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the newer memory type, the Ryzen has lower total bandwidth, which may contribute to its losses in physics and prime-number tests. Both processors support ECC memory, a feature unusual for a mobile chip like the Ryzen.

PCIe connectivity also differs: the Xeon provides Gen 4 with 32 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Ryzen includes integrated Radeon 680M graphics, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The market segments reflect this: the Xeon is a server/workstation part, while the Ryzen is a mobile processor.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | Intel Xeon D-2752TER | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |

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

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 2.80 GHz | 4.75 GHz |

| TDP | 77 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2579 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Ice Lake-D | Rembrandt-R |

| Generation | Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 85.3 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 32 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon 680M |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-02-23 | 2023-03-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $1061 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRLCNSRM27 | 100-000000985(FP7)100-000000989(FP7r2) |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-2752TER wins in scenarios that benefit from its higher core count and larger caches. The Cinebench R23 results (48% single-core, 23.7% multi-core leads) indicate strong performance in modern rendering engines. The 65.6% physics lead and 62.7% prime-number lead point to workloads with heavy branching and integer recursion, where the Xeon's larger L2 cache and 12-core configuration shine. The 4.7% random string sorting win is narrow but consistent with the cache advantage. This makes the Xeon suitable for server-side rendering, physics simulation, and computational workloads that are not purely memory-bandwidth bound.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS wins in most throughput-oriented tasks. Its 39.6% single-thread PassMark lead and 28.6% integer math lead show a strong per-core execution advantage, driven by the 4.75 GHz boost clock. The 29.9% floating-point lead, 28.2% encryption lead, and 30.9% extended instructions lead all point to workloads that benefit from high clock speeds and the Zen 3+ architecture. The 17.5% multi-thread PassMark win, despite fewer cores, indicates that the Ryzen's higher clocks can overcome the Xeon's core count in many real-world tasks. The 22.3% data compression lead further supports this.

The Ryzen's wins are broader, covering 10 of 15 tests. However, the Xeon's wins are often larger in magnitude, particularly in physics (65.6%) and prime numbers (62.7%). The data suggests the Ryzen is better for general-purpose mobile computing, data encryption, and math-heavy applications, while the Xeon is better for specialized server workloads involving physics, prime-number generation, and certain rendering tasks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear choice based on workload profile. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS is the better all-around performer, winning 10 of 15 head-to-head tests including PassMark multi-thread, integer math, floating-point math, encryption, and data compression. Its 39.6% single-thread PassMark advantage and 28.6% integer math lead show that it handles everyday compute tasks with significantly higher efficiency per clock. The Ryzen's 35 W TDP, compared to the Xeon's 77 W, also indicates a much lower power envelope, though the data does not include direct power measurements.

The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is the better choice for specific server-class workloads. Its Cinebench R23 wins (48% single-core, 23.7% multi-core) suggest superior performance in modern rendering applications. The 65.6% physics lead and 62.7% prime-number lead indicate that the Xeon's 12-core, 24-thread configuration with larger L2 cache provides a decisive advantage in compute-heavy simulation and number-theoretic tasks. The Xeon also offers more PCIe lanes (32 vs 20) and higher memory bandwidth (85.3 vs 76.8 GB/s), which are not directly benchmarked but are relevant for server I/O.

For a mobile user or a workstation requiring broad application performance, the Ryzen 7 7735HS is supported by the data as the stronger pick. For a server deployment focused on rendering, physics, or prime-number computation, the Xeon D-2752TER has clear benchmark-backed strengths. The Ryzen's launch MSRP is not recorded, while the Xeon carries a launch MSRP of $1061, but neither price should be the deciding factor given the different market segments. The verdict is workload-dependent, with the Ryzen winning the majority of tests and the Xeon winning the tests where it matters most for its intended server role.