Core i5-1135G7 vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

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 28W, a 13W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 24,044).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +101.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 28W, a 13W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +101.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 24,044).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌86.7% higher power demand at 28W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 better than Core i5-1135G7?

Yes. Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 101.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 155.4% better 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 AI 7 PRO 350 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 101.4% 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 AI 7 PRO 350 is the better fit. You are getting 155.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 101.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1449, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	168 FPS	245 FPS
medium	137 FPS	228 FPS
high	107 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	215 FPS
medium	118 FPS	181 FPS
high	91 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	149 FPS
medium	59 FPS	126 FPS
high	46 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	85 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	153 FPS	212 FPS
medium	129 FPS	183 FPS
high	118 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	190 FPS
medium	115 FPS	170 FPS
high	107 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	143 FPS
medium	93 FPS	132 FPS
high	80 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	107 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	235 FPS	601 FPS
medium	235 FPS	595 FPS
high	235 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	408 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	601 FPS
medium	235 FPS	506 FPS
high	235 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	436 FPS
medium	235 FPS	368 FPS
high	235 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	261 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
1080p
low	235 FPS	601 FPS
medium	235 FPS	601 FPS
high	235 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	601 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	601 FPS
medium	235 FPS	601 FPS
high	235 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	506 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	530 FPS
medium	235 FPS	478 FPS
high	235 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	369 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

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 AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350's 24,044 — a 87.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
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)	Krackan Point (2025)
PassMark	9,414	24,044+155%
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350
Socket	FCBGA1449	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	—
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 i5-1135G7) / not specified (Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.