Core i7-1160G7 vs Ryzen 5 3400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

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Ryzen 5 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 / 8

8,720

0.0%

8,825

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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 i7-1160G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,825).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-1160G7

2020

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $277 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 189.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,720 vs 8,825).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-1160G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3400GE better than Core i7-1160G7?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 3400GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3400GE is $277 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $426 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 189.3% better value on MSRP (59.2 vs 20.5 PassMark/$), 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?

Core i7-1160G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	172 FPS
medium	138 FPS	151 FPS
high	108 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	143 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	94 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	65 FPS
medium	73 FPS	58 FPS
high	57 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	168 FPS	218 FPS
medium	138 FPS	189 FPS
high	127 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	187 FPS
medium	126 FPS	161 FPS
high	118 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	138 FPS
medium	100 FPS	123 FPS
high	86 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1160G7 and Ryzen 5 3400GE

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 8,825 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-1160G7 and Ryzen 5 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-1160G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1160G7 scores 8,720 against the Ryzen 5 3400GE's 8,825 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3400GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+10%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+175%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	8,720	8,825+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,758	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Socket	FCBGA1598	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics 96EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Premium Ultrabook/Tablet	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-1160G7 launched at $426 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE debuted at $149. On MSRP ($426 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $277 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-1160G7 delivers 20.5 pts/$ vs 59.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3400GE — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 97.3% better value option.