Core i5-1035G7
VS
Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i5-1035G7 vs Ryzen 5 2600H

Intel

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 2600H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1035G7 is positioned at rank 765 and the Ryzen 5 2600H is on rank 64, so the Ryzen 5 2600H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G7

#753
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1099%
#754
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1083%
#755
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
994%
#756
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
990%
#757
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
981%
#759
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
947%
#760
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
908%
#761
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
907%
#762
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
882%
#765
Core i5-1035G7
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#767
Core i7-1250U
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
99%
#772
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H

#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#15
Ryzen 5 220
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#52
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
220%
#53
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
217%
#54
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
199%
#55
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
198%
#56
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
196%
#58
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
190%
#59
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
182%
#60
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
181%
#61
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
177%
#64
Ryzen 5 2600H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#65
Core i5-3320M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
100%
#66
Core i7-4510U
MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A
99%
#69
Core 2 Quad Q9100
MSRP: $14|Avg: $14
97%
#75
Core i3-4030U
MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A
94%
#79
Atom D2500
MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-1035G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 2600H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-1035G7Ryzen 5 2600H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-1035G7Ryzen 5 2600H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G7 and Ryzen 5 2600H

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1035G7 and Ryzen 5 2600H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-1035G7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-1035G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G7 scores 8,008 against the Ryzen 5 2600H's 8,002 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-1035G7. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Ryzen 5 2600H
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz+3%
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
3.2 GHz+167%
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)+50%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
10 nm-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark
8,008
8,002
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 5 2600H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Ryzen 5 2600H
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
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1035G7) / not specified (Ryzen 5 2600H). The Core i5-1035G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Ryzen 5 2600H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.

FeatureCore i5-1035G7Ryzen 5 2600H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Plus Graphics G7
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Premium Laptop