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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS + AMD Radeon 860M

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
82%
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GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS

16,902 Benchmark Score
Top 18% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS paired with the AMD Radeon 860M is a laptop-class combination designed to balance daily responsiveness with capable integrated graphics. The CPU is a 4-core/8-thread Zen 3+ part, while the GPU is a modern RDNA 3.5 integrated solution that punches well above its weight class. Because this is a mobile platform, the data reflects a system that must manage power and thermals carefully, but the benchmark scores indicate a well-rounded performer for its intended market segment. The following analysis is based exclusively on the available benchmark data, with no measured frame rates for this specific pairing.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7235HS compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7235HS has an average benchmark score of 16902, placing it at the 70th percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals: it is 0.2% behind the AMD EPYC 7702, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-1240U, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100E. It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U.

Q: What is the performance class of the AMD Radeon 860M integrated GPU?

A: The Radeon 860M scores 26401 on average, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This puts it in direct competition with discrete entry-level graphics cards. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000.

Q: What kind of memory and storage does the platform support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The platform also supports ECC memory. For expansion, the CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 connectivity with 20 lanes, and the GPU interface is PCIe 4.0 x8.

Q: Is this a desktop or a laptop processor?

A: This is a mobile processor. The market segment is listed as "Mobile," and the build class is "laptop." The CPU uses an AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile-specific socket, and the GPU is an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a 15 W TDP, which is a typical power envelope for thin-and-light laptops.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Ryzen 5 7235HS CPU?

A: The Ryzen 5 7235HS is a 7000 series processor built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It features 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU has a TDP of 45 W and is fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC.

Q: Does the Radeon 860M support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, it is a fully modern GPU. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures compatibility with the latest games and graphics features.

Q: How fast is the Radeon 860M's integrated graphics core?

A: The GPU has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operations units. This configuration results in a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, with a peak FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The foundation of this platform is the AMD Socket FP7, a key indicator that this is a soldered, non-upgradable mobile solution. The CPU is not socketed for user replacement, and the GPU is integrated into the same package, meaning the traditional desktop "upgrade path" does not exist here. The practical upgrade path is a full system replacement, not a component swap.

Memory is a dual-channel DDR5 configuration with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. This is a critical component for the integrated GPU, as the Radeon 860M shares system memory for its frame buffer. The "System Shared" memory type and "System Dependent" bandwidth mean that the speed and capacity of the installed DDR5 RAM will directly influence graphics performance. For a sensible configuration, maximizing memory speed and ensuring dual-channel operation is essential to feed the IGP.

Expansion is handled via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. This provides ample bandwidth for a fast NVMe SSD, which is the most impactful storage upgrade for this platform. The GPU itself connects via a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for an integrated part. The 45 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP mean that the total system power draw is low, so a compact power adapter is all that is needed. The absence of a suggested PSU rating confirms that this is not a component for a DIY desktop build. The most sensible "upgrade" for users of this platform is to ensure it is equipped with the fastest dual-channel DDR5 memory supported and a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, as these are the only user-accessible performance levers.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the data. All frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

The Radeon 860M's performance, as measured by its 72nd percentile rank and 26401 average score, suggests a GPU that is capable of 1080p gaming, but with expectations set appropriately. It sits in the same performance bracket as the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, a classic entry-level discrete laptop GPU. This indicates that the 860M can handle esports titles and older or less demanding games at high frame rates with reduced settings. For modern AAA titles, the data suggests that the 860M would require significant compromises, likely targeting lower resolutions like 720p or 1080p with low-to-medium detail settings to achieve playable frame rates.

The CPU's performance is also a factor. With a 70th percentile rank and a multi-core score of 10418 in Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 7235HS provides adequate processing power for gaming. Its single-core performance, a score of 1470 in Cinebench R23, is more important for gaming, and the data suggests it is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks for the integrated GPU. The PassMark single-thread score of 2873 reinforces this. The pairing appears balanced for light-to-medium gaming loads, but the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphically intensive scenarios. The system should be considered capable of "casual" and "esports" gaming rather than a high-fidelity gaming machine. The 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and DirectX 12 Ultimate support indicate the hardware has the features to run modern game engines, but the raw throughput is the constraint.

Who Should Build It

This platform is tailored for users who need a single, portable device that can handle a broad range of tasks without the bulk and power draw of a discrete GPU laptop.

  • Students and Office Workers: The CPU's strong single-thread performance (2873 in PassMark single-thread) and balanced multi-threading (12243 in PassMark multithread) make it ideal for productivity suites, web browsing with many tabs, and document creation. The 70th percentile CPU rank ensures smooth system responsiveness.
  • Casual and Esports Gamers: The Radeon 860M's 72nd percentile rank and performance parity with the GeForce MX550 make this a suitable machine for games like League of Legends, CS:GO, or Dota 2. These titles are more dependent on CPU single-thread speed, where this chip excels, and the GPU has enough power to drive them at high frame rates at 1080p.
  • Content Creators on a Budget: The CPU's 10418 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 4375 Cinebench R20 score indicate it can handle photo editing in applications like Photoshop and light 1080p video editing. The GPU's 22759 Geekbench OpenCL score shows it can accelerate some rendering tasks, though it is not a substitute for a high-end discrete GPU.
  • Developers and Programmers: The 8 threads and robust PassMark scores in data compression (152168) and integer math (40174) make this a capable machine for compiling code, running virtual machines, and handling development workloads.
  • Small Business Workstations: For a compact, low-power workstation, this platform offers a solid mix of CPU and GPU performance for accounting, database management, and general business applications. The support for ECC memory is a notable feature for data integrity in such environments.

Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 71, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems. This indicates a balanced platform where both components contribute meaningfully to the overall experience.

The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 16902, is at the 70th percentile. Its performance is remarkably consistent with its nearest rivals. The data shows a deltaPct of -0.2% versus the AMD EPYC 7702, +0.3% versus the Intel Core i3-12100E, and -0.3% versus the Intel Core i5-1240U. This suggests that the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers performance within a 1% band of these very different processors, ranging from a server-class EPYC to a low-power mobile chip. This reflects its efficient architecture. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10418 multi-core and 1470 single-core, showing a typical ratio for a modern 4-core part.

The GPU presents a more interesting picture. Its average score of 26401 puts it at the 72nd percentile, but its nearest rivals are a mix of older discrete cards and a next-generation one. It is 0.1% behind the MX550, 0.3% behind the RTX 5060, and 0.6% behind the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. While these delta percentages are tiny, the context is important: this integrated GPU is competing with discrete solutions from several generations. The Geekbench scores of 22759 for OpenCL and 30043 for Vulkan indicate strong compute and graphics API performance, further solidifying its position as a top-tier integrated solution.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 860M is a significant step forward for integrated graphics. Built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture and a 4 nm process, it is a modern design. Its 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs are configured to deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS. The boost clock of 3000 MHz is exceptionally high, which is key to extracting performance from the limited number of cores.

The memory situation is the main caveat. With "System Shared" memory and "System Dependent" bandwidth, the GPU's performance is tied to the laptop's DDR5 RAM. The theoretical 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth from the CPU's dual-channel controller is a far cry from the dedicated VRAM of a discrete GPU, and this will be the primary bottleneck in graphics-heavy tasks. The 8 RT cores provide hardware support for ray tracing, but the raw compute power suggests that ray-traced effects will be limited to light use or lower resolutions.

In terms of benchmark performance, the GPU's 26401 average score and 72nd percentile are remarkable. Matching the GeForce MX550, a dedicated card with its own VRAM, shows the efficiency of the RDNA 3.5 architecture and the high boost clocks. For rendering tasks, the OpenCL score of 22759 suggests it can handle GPU-accelerated effects in video editing suites, but it is not a substitute for a workstation GPU like the RTX A4000, which it trails by 1.1%. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures it is future-proof in terms of feature compatibility, even if raw performance is limited to the entry-level segment.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R. Despite being a 7000 series chip, it uses the older Zen 3+ core, which is a refined version of the Zen 3 architecture known for its efficiency. Fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC, it balances power and performance, operating within a 45 W TDP. The base clock of 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are competitive for a mobile part.

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of a well-rounded performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10418 is strong for a 4-core chip, indicating it can handle multi-threaded workloads like video encoding and 3D rendering, albeit not at the speed of higher-core-count processors. The single-core score of 1470 is more impressive, suggesting excellent responsiveness in everyday tasks and gaming. This is corroborated by the PassMark single-thread score of 2873.

The PassMark sub-tests offer deeper insight. The integer math score of 40174 and floating-point math score of 23091 show a balanced arithmetic capability. The data compression score of 152168 is very high, making it excellent for file archiving. The data encryption score of 9051 indicates it has hardware AES support, which is good for security. The 70th percentile rank and its near-identical average score to rivals like the Intel Core i3-12100E and AMD EPYC 7702 demonstrate that this is a highly competent processor that does not feel slow in real-world use, despite having only 4 cores.

Build Overview

This build represents a modern, high-performance integrated platform for a laptop. The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS CPU and AMD Radeon 860M GPU are a matched pair, designed to offer a seamless experience for a wide range of tasks without the need for a separate discrete graphics card. The build class is confirmed as "laptop," and the components are soldered to the motherboard, making this a complete, self-contained system.

The combined percentile of 71 places this system in a strong position. It is not a high-end enthusiast machine, but it sits comfortably above the majority of laptops on the market. The CPU's 70th percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile are closely aligned, indicating a balanced design where neither component dramatically outstrips the other. This makes it a versatile machine that can handle productivity, content creation, and gaming without a significant weak point. The Radeon 860M's performance, rivaling the GeForce MX550, is the standout feature, bringing near-discrete-level graphics to an integrated package. This is a system for users who want a single device that can do almost everything well, from office work to 1080p gaming, in a thin and light form factor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data suggests a well-balanced system, but the nature of the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. The CPU and GPU percentiles are close (70 vs 72), indicating that neither component is drastically out of class for the other.

In CPU-intensive workloads such as video encoding, software compilation, or heavy multitasking, the CPU is the limiting factor. While its 70th percentile and 10418 Cinebench R23 score are respectable, a system with a higher-performing CPU would complete these tasks faster. The GPU, in these scenarios, is mostly idle, so its performance is irrelevant. The bottleneck is the 4-core/8-thread configuration of the Ryzen 5.

In GPU-intensive workloads like gaming or 3D rendering, the Radeon 860M is the limiting factor. While its 72nd percentile is high for an IGP, it is still an integrated part with shared memory. The lack of measured FPS data and the "System Dependent" memory bandwidth highlight this constraint. The CPU, with its strong single-thread performance, is more than capable of feeding the GPU, but the IGP's raw compute and memory bandwidth will hold back frame rates in demanding titles. This is evidenced by its performance being comparable to an entry-level discrete GPU like the MX550.

The most interesting insight is the lack of a severe bottleneck. The data shows that in a balanced workload, the system operates as a cohesive unit. The CPU's strong single-thread performance prevents it from stalling the GPU in gaming, and the GPU's relatively high performance for an IGP means it doesn't hold back the CPU in general productivity. The result is a system where the performance is predictable and consistent, with the CPU limiting pure compute and the GPU limiting pure graphics. The upgrade path, as noted, is not to replace a component, but to move to a different class of laptop with a discrete GPU if more graphical power is needed.