Ryzen 7 7435HS vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.16
+20.3%
Ryzen 7 7435HS
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.09

Core i9-7960X outperforms Ryzen 7 7435HS by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329461
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.18no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Ryzen 7000 Series
Power efficiency10.42no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Rembrandt R
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)512 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache22 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm6 nm
Die size484 mm2210 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FP7r2
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512USB 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
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-7960X 18.16
+20.3%
Ryzen 7 7435HS 15.09

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.

i9-7960X 28849
+20.4%
Ryzen 7 7435HS 23962

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.16 15.09
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7960X has a 20.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7435HS, on the other hand, has a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7435HS in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 7435HS is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7960X and Ryzen 7 7435HS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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