Core i5-1140G7 vs EPYC 8324PN

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1140G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 5W instead of 130W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8324PN across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while EPYC 8324PN moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 8,471).
❌2500% higher power demand at 130W vs 5W.

Core i5-1140G7

2020

EPYC 8324PN

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 5W instead of 130W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads.
✅Newer platform on SP6 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1598 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8324PN across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 8324PN, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1598 with DDR4, while EPYC 8324PN moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,375 vs 8,471).
❌2500% higher power demand at 130W vs 5W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1140G7 better than EPYC 8324PN?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 8324PN makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-1140G7 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1140G7 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-1140G7 still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1140G7 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 8324PN is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1598, and 3D V-Cache and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache instead of 8 MB. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1140G7 Benchmark Check

EPYC 8324PN Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1140G7	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	179 FPS	159 FPS
medium	143 FPS	131 FPS
high	114 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	142 FPS
medium	115 FPS	114 FPS
high	90 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1140G7	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	154 FPS	209 FPS
medium	131 FPS	209 FPS
high	120 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	194 FPS
medium	117 FPS	176 FPS
high	110 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	120 FPS
medium	95 FPS	111 FPS
high	81 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	79 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1140G7	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1140G7	EPYC 8324PN
1080p
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	209 FPS
medium	212 FPS	209 FPS
high	212 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	209 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1140G7 and EPYC 8324PN

Core i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

EPYC 8324PN

The EPYC 8324PN is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,375 points. Launch price was $2,125.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1140G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 8324PN offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 8324PN has 28 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 8324PN — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Core i5-1140G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the EPYC 8324PN uses Siena (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1140G7 scores 8,471 against the EPYC 8324PN's 8,375 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-1140G7. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7 vs 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 8324PN.

Feature	Core i5-1140G7	EPYC 8324PN
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	32 / 64+700%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+40%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.05 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	8 MB	128 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Siena (2023−2024)
PassMark	8,471+1%	8,375

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1140G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 8324PN uses SP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.