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 65W, a 50W 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 3 8300G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 14,113).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W 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 3 8300G needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +41.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA1449 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 14,113).
❌Older platform position on FCBGA1449 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Core i5-1135G7?

Yes. Ryzen 3 8300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 41.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 49.9% 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 3 8300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 41.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better fit. You are getting 49.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 8300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300G is at an unclear MSRP at $176 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 41.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA1449, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 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 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	168 FPS	262 FPS
medium	137 FPS	232 FPS
high	107 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	229 FPS
medium	118 FPS	184 FPS
high	91 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	159 FPS
medium	59 FPS	129 FPS
high	46 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	153 FPS	347 FPS
medium	129 FPS	280 FPS
high	118 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	286 FPS
medium	115 FPS	238 FPS
high	107 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	176 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	212 FPS
medium	93 FPS	183 FPS
high	80 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
1080p
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	353 FPS
medium	235 FPS	353 FPS
high	235 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 3 8300G

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 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 3 8300G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 14,113 — a 39.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.9 GHz+17%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+127%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
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)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	9,414	14,113+50%
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 3 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 3 8300G
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM5
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 3 8300G). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 3 8300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.