Core i5-1135G7 vs EPYC 9575F

CPU

GPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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EPYC 9575F

64 Cores128 Thrd400 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 / 8

9,414

0.0%

147,718

+1469.1%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

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 9575F needs a discrete GPU.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (4,495 vs 29,308).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9575F, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while EPYC 9575F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +108.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 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 $11,791 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 9575F

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 400W, a 385W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while EPYC 9575F needs a discrete GPU.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +108.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 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 9575F across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (4,495 vs 29,308).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than EPYC 9575F, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while EPYC 9575F moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $11,791 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 9575F better than Core i5-1135G7?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. EPYC 9575F 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 9575F is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 108.1% 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 9575F is the better fit. You are getting 552% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 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 9575F is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9575F is at an unclear MSRP at $11,791 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 108.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (12.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 9575F 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 64 cores / 128 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 9575F Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	168 FPS	303 FPS
medium	137 FPS	280 FPS
high	107 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	268 FPS
medium	118 FPS	223 FPS
high	91 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	186 FPS
medium	59 FPS	154 FPS
high	46 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	105 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	153 FPS	797 FPS
medium	129 FPS	681 FPS
high	118 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	466 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	657 FPS
medium	115 FPS	585 FPS
high	107 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	367 FPS
medium	93 FPS	332 FPS
high	80 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	235 FPS	884 FPS
medium	235 FPS	721 FPS
high	235 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	689 FPS
medium	235 FPS	560 FPS
high	235 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	417 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	487 FPS
medium	235 FPS	404 FPS
high	235 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	297 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
1080p
low	235 FPS	1118 FPS
medium	235 FPS	1007 FPS
high	235 FPS	884 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	884 FPS
medium	235 FPS	778 FPS
high	235 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	595 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	645 FPS
medium	235 FPS	575 FPS
high	235 FPS	511 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 9575F

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 9575F

The EPYC 9575F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: 147,718 points. Launch price was $11,791.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 9575F offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the EPYC 9575F has 60 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F — a 17.4% clock advantage for the EPYC 9575F (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the EPYC 9575F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the EPYC 9575F's 147,718 — a 176% lead for the EPYC 9575F. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,495 vs 29,308 (146.8% advantage for the EPYC 9575F). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9575F.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	64 / 128+1500%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+120%
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	147,718+1469%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	29,308+552%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9575F 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 9575F — the EPYC 9575F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-1135G7 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 12 (EPYC 9575F). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 128 (EPYC 9575F) — the EPYC 9575F offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1135G7) and SP5 (EPYC 9575F).

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
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	6 TB+9500%
RAM Channels	2	12+500%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	128+700%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9575F). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the EPYC 9575F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity, EPYC 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U; EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	EPYC 9575F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V, SEV-SNP
Target Use	Productivity	Data Center / High Frequency