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CPU
86%
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GPU
92%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS

25,147 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A350M

24,647 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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60-85
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85-100
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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Intel Arc A350M form a laptop-class pairing that sits in the 74th percentile of all combined system benchmarks. This is a mid-range mobile configuration designed for balanced everyday performance rather than extreme compute. The CPU is a current-generation 8-core part, while the GPU is an end-of-life entry-level discrete solution. The data indicates a system capable of smooth productivity work and playable 1080p gaming at medium settings, though it is not built for high-refresh-rate or high-detail AAA titles.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R. It is manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process node with a die size of 210 mm². The CPU operates with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, within a 35 W TDP envelope. This power profile makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops that still require substantial multi-threaded throughput.

The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement supports the 8-core design well, providing adequate data locality for moderately threaded workloads. In benchmark results, the CPU achieves a strong 3DMark 16-thread score of 6870 and a max-thread score of 6872, showing near-perfect scaling from 16 to 16 threads. The single-thread score of 912 is modest, indicating that lightly-threaded tasks will not be this chip's primary strength.

Multi-threaded performance is where this processor excels. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13106 multi-core and 1546 single-core. The multi-core result places it in a competitive position, while the single-core figure trails newer architectures. Geekbench results reinforce this: 8114 multi-core versus 1699 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 23166 is robust, with integer math at 85309 and floating-point math at 47865. Data compression scores of 293278 and encryption of 18237 demonstrate solid throughput for archival and security tasks.

The CPU holds a 77th percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25147. Its nearest rivals show how tight the mid-range competition is. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, a 0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a -0.2% delta, meaning the 7735HS is statistically identical to both. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.6% behind. This clustering indicates that the 7735HS delivers performance on par with the previous generation's top mobile parts, making it a mature and well-balanced 8-core option.

For real workloads, the 16 threads handle video encoding, compiling, and 3D rendering competently. The PassMark physics score of 1073 and extended instructions score of 20050 suggest good capability for scientific and simulation tasks. The single-thread score of 3296 in PassMark confirms that while not a leader in raw clock-for-clock speed, the CPU's boost algorithm sustains reasonable responsiveness in daily use.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS uses the AMD Socket FP7, a mobile-specific package. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and ECC memory is enabled. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which is ample for a discrete GPU and fast NVMe storage. The integrated Radeon 680M graphics offer a fallback display output and can handle basic tasks if the discrete GPU is disabled.

The platform's memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s is sufficient for the 8-core Zen 3+ design, though it does not match the bandwidth of higher-end desktop platforms. For a laptop, this is a reasonable trade-off for power efficiency. The 35 W TDP CPU is designed to be paired with modest cooling solutions, meaning the system can be kept thin and light.

The Intel Arc A350M GPU has a TDP of 25 W and is listed with a slot width of IGP, indicating it is typically soldered to the motherboard rather than being a user-replaceable MXM module. Its bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides enough bandwidth for its 4 GB GDDR6 memory. There is no suggested PSU figure in the data, and the GPU has no power connectors listed, reinforcing that this is a fixed mobile configuration.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing system memory to the maximum supported capacity, as the CPU's performance scales well with dual-channel DDR5. Storage upgrades via the PCIe Gen 4 lanes are also straightforward. However, the GPU is not upgradeable, and the CPU is soldered, so the platform's longevity depends on the original system design. Users looking for more graphics performance would need to consider a new laptop entirely, as the Arc A350M's 25 W TDP is a hard limit.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7735HS compare to the Ryzen 7 6800H?

A: The two processors are virtually identical in performance. The 7735HS has an average benchmark score of 25147, while the 6800H scores 25201, a delta of -0.2%. For practical purposes, there is no measurable difference between them.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 7735HS supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is uncommon in mobile platforms and beneficial for data integrity in workstation tasks.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A350M support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A350M includes 6 dedicated RT cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing and mesh shaders, along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The Arc A350M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded tasks?

A: The single-thread performance is modest. It scores 912 in 3DMark single-thread, 1546 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 1699 in Geekbench single-core. These figures place it behind newer high-clock desktop parts but are adequate for everyday responsiveness.

Q: What is the production status of the Arc A350M?

A: The Intel Arc A350M is marked as end-of-life, having been released on 2022-03-29. The CPU remains in active production, with a release date of 2023-03-31.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The Ryzen 7 7735HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, complemented by 512 KB of L2 per core and 64 KB of L1 per core. This cache configuration is typical for an 8-core Zen 3+ mobile part.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need a single laptop for a mix of productivity and light gaming. The 77th percentile CPU rank and 70th percentile GPU rank indicate that the system is above average for general use but not specialized. Gamers at 1080p with medium settings will find the Arc A350M sufficient for esports titles, given its FP32 throughput of 3.379 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s. Content creators working with 1080p video will benefit from the CPU's 16 threads, as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13106 shows strong rendering capability.

Students and small business users will appreciate the 8 cores for multitasking between office applications, web browsers, and light coding. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 23166 ensures that compilation tasks and spreadsheet-heavy workloads run smoothly. Developers working on multi-threaded codebases will see good build times, while the single-thread score of 3296 in PassMark is sufficient for interactive debugging.

The system is not suited for high-end 3D rendering or 4K video editing, as the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will bottleneck large textures and complex scenes. However, for users who prioritize portability and battery life over raw performance, this configuration offers a balanced package. The 35 W CPU TDP and 25 W GPU TDP combined mean the thermal solution can be modest, allowing for thinner chassis designs.

Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pairing is 74, placing it in the upper quarter of all benchmarked systems. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25147, with a 77th percentile rank among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 24647, with a 70th percentile rank among all GPUs. This alignment suggests the two components are well-matched, with neither dramatically outpacing the other.

In the CPU's nearest rival table, the performance is tightly clustered. The AMD EPYC 9474F is a server part that happens to score nearly identically at 25103, just 0.2% lower. The Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.2% higher, the Ryzen 9 6900HS is 0.5% higher, and the Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.6% lower. This indicates that the 7735HS is a mature mid-range part with no significant performance outliers in either direction.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon RX 590 scores 24744, just 0.4% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile scores 24763, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 24442, 0.8% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 scores 24277, 1.5% lower. The Arc A350M sits in the middle of this group, meaning its 3D performance is comparable to a mid-range desktop GPU from several generations ago.

The GPU's Geekbench scores show 24546 in OpenCL and 24747 in Vulkan. These figures are nearly identical, suggesting the driver overhead is consistent across APIs. The difference of 201 points is within noise, indicating the GPU performs similarly regardless of the compute interface used. The combined picture is a laptop that handles everyday tasks with ease and can engage in light to moderate gaming without severe compromises.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A350M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, codenamed Alchemist, and uses the DG2-128 chip. It is manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. It includes 6 RT cores for hardware ray tracing, though the modest shader count limits the complexity of ray-traced scenes.

The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 112.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. This bandwidth is a limiting factor, as it is roughly one-third of what modern mid-range desktop GPUs offer. For 1080p gaming, 4 GB of VRAM is sufficient for current titles at medium settings, but texture-heavy games may exceed this capacity. The pixel rate of 52.80 GPixel/s and texture rate of 105.6 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle fill-rate-bound tasks at 1080p adequately.

The GPU's clocks are a base of 1150 MHz and a boost of 2200 MHz. The boost clock is notably high for an entry-level part, helping the 768 shading units achieve 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The FP16 rate of 6.758 TFLOPS is double the FP32, indicating support for 2:1 ratio operations, which is useful for AI workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern games.

The GPU's 70th percentile rank means it outperforms the majority of integrated graphics and low-end discrete parts. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590, is a desktop card from 2018, and the Arc A350M is only 0.4% slower. This places the mobile GPU on par with an older desktop mid-range card, which is impressive for a 25 W part. However, the 64-bit memory bus and 4 GB VRAM will cause stuttering in games that require more memory bandwidth, and the RT cores are more of a checkbox feature than a practical tool for high-fidelity ray tracing.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A350M is not suited for high-refresh gaming at 144 Hz in modern AAA titles. With an FP32 throughput of 3.379 TFLOPS and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU will struggle to exceed 60 FPS in demanding games at 1080p high settings. Esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant may reach 100+ FPS, but the 4 GB VRAM may still cause occasional hitches.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads handle encoding well, as shown by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6870. A software x264 encode at 1080p60 will consume about 4-6 threads, leaving enough headroom for the game and streaming software. The GPU's lack of a dedicated encoder is not an issue, as the CPU can manage the load.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13106 makes 1080p timeline editing smooth, with effects and color grading applied in real time. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p proxy workflows, but 4K editing will require proxies or will cause playback stutter. Export times are CPU-bound, so the 8-core design provides reasonable throughput.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles, the Ryzen 7 7735HS will produce solid results, with PassMark floating-point math of 47865 indicating good compute performance. GPU-based rendering with the Arc A350M is limited by its 3.379 TFLOPS and 4 GB VRAM, which will restrict scene complexity and render speeds.

Software development: The 16 threads and 16 MB L3 cache are excellent for compilation. The PassMark integer math score of 85309 allows large C++ or Rust projects to build quickly. Single-threaded tasks like code analysis and linting benefit from the 4.75 GHz boost clock, and the CPU's 77th percentile rank ensures a responsive development environment.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3296 in PassMark is more than adequate for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The GPU's Vulkan score of 24747 enables smooth UI acceleration in modern operating systems. The 35 W TDP means long battery life, making this ideal for all-day campus use.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the build class field. The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS with the Intel Arc A350M represents a mid-range mobile configuration. The combined percentile of 74 places it above 74% of all benchmarked systems, though it is not a high-end enthusiast platform. The CPU is a currently active 8-core/16-thread part, while the GPU is an end-of-life entry-level discrete solution.

The overall tier is upper-mid-range for laptops. The CPU's 77th percentile rank is strong for a mobile part, and the GPU's 70th percentile rank is respectable for a 25 W discrete GPU. The system is balanced toward CPU-heavy workloads, with the GPU providing enough acceleration for light gaming and general 3D tasks. The total TDP of 60 W (35 W CPU + 25 W GPU) allows for a compact cooling solution, which is typical for thin-and-light gaming laptops.

For users comparing this to other laptops, the CPU's performance matches the previous-generation Ryzen 7 6800H exactly, meaning software optimizations for that chip will apply here. The GPU's performance is comparable to a desktop RX 590, which is a notable achievement for a mobile part of this size. The system is best described as a capable all-rounder that prioritizes portability and efficiency over absolute performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the CPU and GPU is asymmetric. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25147 puts it in the 77th percentile, while the GPU's score of 24647 puts it in the 70th percentile. This 7-percentage-point gap indicates that the CPU is slightly more capable than the GPU relative to their respective pools.

In gaming workloads, the GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc A350M's 3.379 TFLOPS and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will cap frame rates well below what the CPU can support. The CPU's 16 threads and 4.75 GHz boost clock can easily feed the GPU, so there is no CPU-induced bottleneck in most games. The data shows that in 3DMark, the CPU's max-thread score of 6872 is nearly double its 4-thread score of 3382, indicating that games using more than 4 threads will benefit from the CPU, but the GPU will still hold back overall FPS.

For productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU is the primary driver. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus limit its usefulness in GPU-accelerated rendering, so the CPU's 16 threads will determine export and render times. In this scenario, the GPU is not a bottleneck but simply underutilized, as many rendering tasks are CPU-bound.

The FPS scaling evidence is not available directly, but the percentile difference provides a clear picture. A 7-percentage-point gap is small enough that the system feels balanced in everyday use, but games will always be GPU-limited. Users seeking higher frame rates should prioritize a laptop with a stronger GPU, while users focused on compilation or encoding will find this CPU sufficient without GPU assistance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Intel Arc A350M. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries for any game or resolution. Therefore, all frame rate figures below are estimates based on the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's 70th percentile rank and its proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 590 (0.4% slower), the Arc A350M is expected to deliver playable performance at 1080p with medium settings in most modern titles. The GPU's 3.379 TFLOPS of FP32 compute suggests that older games or esports titles will run well, potentially exceeding 60 FPS. However, the 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth will cause performance drops in games with large textures or open-world environments.

The CPU's 16 threads ensure that frame pacing remains consistent, as there will be no CPU bottleneck in typical gaming scenarios. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5697 indicates that even heavily-threaded game engines will have sufficient CPU resources. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or large-scale strategy games, the Ryzen 7 7735HS will not limit performance.

For estimate purposes: at 1080p high settings, AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Red Dead Redemption 2 are likely to run at 30-40 FPS. At 1080p medium settings, these same titles may reach 45-55 FPS. Esports titles such as Fortnite or Apex Legends at 1080p low settings could hit 80-100 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU will likely struggle, with most titles falling below 30 FPS due to memory bandwidth constraints. These figures are estimates and should be treated as directional, not definitive, given the absence of measured data for this exact pairing.