Core i5-1135G7 vs Ryzen 3 5300U

Core i5-1135G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Ryzen 3 5300U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1135G7

4 / 8

9,414

0.0%

9,453

+0.4%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-1135G7 is positioned at rank #688 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i5-1135G7

#676

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

963%

#677

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

949%

#678

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

871%

#679

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

867%

#680

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

859%

#682

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

830%

#683

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

796%

#684

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

794%

#685

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

773%

#688

Core i5-1135G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1135G7 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 5300U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 5300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 5300U
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.

Core i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 5300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 3 5300U

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 3 5300U

The Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,453 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 3 5300U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300U — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-1135G7 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 5300U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen 3 5300U's 9,453 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 5300U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,183 vs 5,522 (6.3% advantage for the Ryzen 3 5300U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,592 vs 1,457, a 8.9% lead for the Core i5-1135G7 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,495 vs 3,526 (24.2% advantage for the Core i5-1135G7). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5300U.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 5300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	9,414	9,453
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,183	5,522+7%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,592+9%	1,457
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,495+27%	3,526

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1135G7 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 5300U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 12 (Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Core i5-1135G7 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i5-1135G7) and SoC (Ryzen 3 5300U).

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 5300U
Socket	FCBGA1449	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

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 Yes (Ryzen 3 5300U). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) (Core i5-1135G7) and Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 5300U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.