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 i5-5675R

2015

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while Core i7-4785T needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 17.9 PassMark/$ ($339 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Core i7-4785T

2013

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $33 less on MSRP ($306 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 17.9 vs 16.4 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,486 vs 5,564).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-5675R can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-5675R

2015

Core i7-4785T

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while Core i7-4785T needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $33 less on MSRP ($306 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 17.9 vs 16.4 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $339 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 17.9 PassMark/$ ($339 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,486 vs 5,564).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-5675R can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-5675R better than Core i7-4785T?

Yes. Core i5-5675R is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.4% 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, Core i5-5675R is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.5% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-5675R is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

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

Core i5-5675R is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i5-5675R is 10.8% more expensive on MSRP at $339 MSRP versus $306 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-4785T only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 9.2% better value on paper (17.9 vs 16.4 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1150.

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

Core i5-5675R is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 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 i5-5675R Benchmark Check

Core i7-4785T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	115 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	119 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	64 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	46 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i5-5675R Open Core i7-4785T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
1080p
low	139 FPS	100 FPS
medium	139 FPS	88 FPS
high	134 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	87 FPS
medium	121 FPS	77 FPS
high	112 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	68 FPS
medium	93 FPS	63 FPS
high	74 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	38 FPS

Open Core i5-5675R Open Core i7-4785T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS

Open Core i5-5675R Open Core i7-4785T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
1080p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	137 FPS
high	139 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	137 FPS

Open Core i5-5675R Open Core i7-4785T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5675R and Core i7-4785T

Core i5-5675R

The Core i5-5675R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,564 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4785T

The Core i7-4785T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,486 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-5675R packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4785T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-5675R versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4785T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-5675R (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-5675R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4785T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5675R scores 5,564 against the Core i7-4785T's 5,486 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-5675R. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5675R vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4785T.

Feature	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+41%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,564+1%	5,486
Geekbench 6 Single	1,157	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5675R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4785T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-5675R) / not specified (Core i7-4785T). The Core i5-5675R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Core i7-4785T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5675R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5675R rivals A10-7890K.

Feature	Core i5-5675R	Core i7-4785T
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Iris Pro Graphics 6200	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	All-in-One Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-5675R launched at $339 MSRP, while the Core i7-4785T debuted at $306. On MSRP ($339 vs $306), the Core i7-4785T is $33 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-5675R delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 17.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-4785T — making the Core i7-4785T the 8.8% better value option.