Core i5-1135G7 vs EPYC 9475F

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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EPYC 9475F

48 Cores96 Thrd400 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 / 8

9,414

0.0%

122,476

+1201.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

About PassMark

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 i5-1135G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 400W, a 385W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while EPYC 9475F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9475F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (4,495 vs 45,000).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9475F, which brings 48 cores / 96 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while EPYC 9475F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9475F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +99.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 48 cores / 96 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $7,592 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌2566.7% higher power demand at 400W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

EPYC 9475F

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 400W, a 385W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while EPYC 9475F needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +99.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 48 cores / 96 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.
✅700% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9475F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (4,495 vs 45,000).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9475F, which brings 48 cores / 96 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while EPYC 9475F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $7,592 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌2566.7% higher power demand at 400W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9475F better than Core i5-1135G7?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 9475F makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-1135G7 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 9475F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 99.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 256 MB vs 8 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9475F is the better fit. You are getting 901.1% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 3100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 8 MB).

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

EPYC 9475F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9475F is at an unclear MSRP at $7,592 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 99.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (16.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

EPYC 9475F is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1449, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 256 MB L3 cache instead of 8 MB, and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 4/8. 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 i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

EPYC 9475F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
1080p
low	168 FPS	315 FPS
medium	137 FPS	289 FPS
high	107 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	278 FPS
medium	118 FPS	230 FPS
high	91 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	191 FPS
medium	59 FPS	157 FPS
high	46 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
1080p
low	153 FPS	725 FPS
medium	129 FPS	618 FPS
high	118 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	421 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	579 FPS
medium	115 FPS	510 FPS
high	107 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	338 FPS
medium	93 FPS	300 FPS
high	80 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	239 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
1080p
low	235 FPS	906 FPS
medium	235 FPS	738 FPS
high	235 FPS	668 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	566 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	702 FPS
medium	235 FPS	570 FPS
high	235 FPS	503 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	496 FPS
medium	235 FPS	411 FPS
high	235 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	302 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open EPYC 9475F

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
1080p
low	235 FPS	1139 FPS
medium	235 FPS	1015 FPS
high	235 FPS	901 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	812 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	888 FPS
medium	235 FPS	782 FPS
high	235 FPS	687 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	598 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	648 FPS
medium	235 FPS	578 FPS
high	235 FPS	513 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and EPYC 9475F

Core i5-1135G7

The Core i5-1135G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,414 points. Launch price was $309.

EPYC 9475F

The EPYC 9475F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.65 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 122,476 points. Launch price was $7,592.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 9475F offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the EPYC 9475F has 44 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9475F — a 13.3% clock advantage for the EPYC 9475F (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.65 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the EPYC 9475F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the EPYC 9475F's 122,476 — a 171.4% lead for the EPYC 9475F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,592 vs 1,960, a 20.7% lead for the EPYC 9475F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,495 vs 45,000 (163.7% advantage for the EPYC 9475F). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9475F.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	48 / 96+1100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.65 GHz+143%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	256 MB (total)+3100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	4 nm-60%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Turin (2024)
PassMark	9,414	122,476+1201%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592	1,960+23%
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	45,000+901%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9475F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i5-1135G7 versus DDR5-6000 on the EPYC 9475F — the EPYC 9475F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9475F supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 195.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 12 (EPYC 9475F). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 128 (EPYC 9475F) — the EPYC 9475F offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1135G7) and SP5 (EPYC 9475F).

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9475F
Socket	FCBGA1449	SP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR5-6000+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	6144 GB+9500%
RAM Channels	2	12+500%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	128+700%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) vs AMD-V (EPYC 9475F). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the EPYC 9475F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity, EPYC 9475F targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U; EPYC 9475F rivals Xeon 6952P.