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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 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,183 vs 14,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +112.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-1135G7.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $359 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Ryzen 7 5700G

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +112.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-1135G7.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (5,183 vs 14,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 5700G.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $359 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700G better than Core i5-1135G7?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 112.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 170.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 158.8% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 112.6% 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 7 5700G is the better fit. You are getting 170.1% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 5700G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5700G is at an unclear MSRP at $359 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 112.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (67.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 5700G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	168 FPS	200 FPS
medium	137 FPS	173 FPS
high	107 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	169 FPS
medium	118 FPS	141 FPS
high	91 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	84 FPS
medium	59 FPS	75 FPS
high	46 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	153 FPS	474 FPS
medium	129 FPS	394 FPS
high	118 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	409 FPS
medium	115 FPS	351 FPS
high	107 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	266 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	283 FPS
medium	93 FPS	249 FPS
high	80 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	235 FPS	582 FPS
medium	235 FPS	484 FPS
high	235 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	378 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	525 FPS
medium	235 FPS	445 FPS
high	235 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	398 FPS
medium	235 FPS	332 FPS
high	235 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	235 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 5700G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
1080p
low	235 FPS	609 FPS
medium	235 FPS	609 FPS
high	235 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	609 FPS
medium	235 FPS	609 FPS
high	235 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	609 FPS
medium	235 FPS	590 FPS
high	235 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 5700G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 7 5700G

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.

Ryzen 7 5700G

The Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,360 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700G has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700G — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen 7 5700G's 24,360 — a 88.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,183 vs 14,000 (91.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,592 vs 1,500, a 6% lead for the Core i5-1135G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,495 vs 9,000 (66.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700G). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 5700G.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+153%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	16 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	9,414	24,360+159%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	14,000+170%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592+6%	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	9,000+100%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 5700G supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700G) — the Ryzen 7 5700G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1135G7) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700G).

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i5-1135G7 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1135G7) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700G). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) (Core i5-1135G7) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 5700G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity, Ryzen 7 5700G targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U; Ryzen 7 5700G rivals Core i7-11700.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 5700G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)	Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Productivity	Gaming