Core i5-1035G7 vs Ryzen 7 3750H

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 i5-1035G7

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Plus Graphics G7, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,008).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1035G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1035G7

2019

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Plus Graphics G7, while Ryzen 7 3750H needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,008).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1035G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1035G7 better than Ryzen 7 3750H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 3750H is ahead with a 8.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1035G7 pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark. Core i5-1035G7 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1035G7 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i5-1035G7 still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1035G7 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% better PassMark.

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

Core i5-1035G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 i5-1035G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	181 FPS	169 FPS
medium	145 FPS	150 FPS
high	116 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	142 FPS
medium	116 FPS	121 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	141 FPS	200 FPS
medium	121 FPS	179 FPS
high	111 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	122 FPS	178 FPS
medium	106 FPS	153 FPS
high	99 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	132 FPS
medium	86 FPS	115 FPS
high	72 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G7 and Ryzen 7 3750H

Core i5-1035G7

The Core i5-1035G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1035G7 and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-1035G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G7 scores 8,008 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-1035G7. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+92%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	8,008	7,990
Geekbench 6 Single	1,515	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G7 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Ryzen 7 3750H
Socket	FCBGA1526	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1035G7) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3750H). The Core i5-1035G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Ryzen 7 3750H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.