Ryzen 7 7435HS vs i5-2500K

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2500K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.60
Ryzen 7 7435HS
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.10
+481%

Ryzen 7 7435HS outperforms Core i5-2500K by a whopping 481% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1718460
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)Ryzen 7000 Series
Power efficiency2.59no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Rembrandt R
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$216no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography32 nm6 nm
Die size216 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C95 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA1155FP7r2
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXUSB 4, SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-2500K 2.60
Ryzen 7 7435HS 15.10
+481%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-2500K 4123
Ryzen 7 7435HS 23980
+482%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.60 15.10
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 7 7435HS has a 480.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 433.3% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 7435HS is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2500K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2500K is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 7435HS is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2500K and Ryzen 7 7435HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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