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 105W, a 90W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800XT across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 23,441).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +84.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌600% higher power demand at 105W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1135G7

2020

Ryzen 7 3800XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 105W, a 90W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen 7 3800XT needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +84.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).
✅50% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3800XT across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,414 vs 23,441).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $399 MSRP, while Core i5-1135G7 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌600% higher power demand at 105W vs 15W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1135G7 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3800XT better than Core i5-1135G7?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3800XT is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 84.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 149% 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 7 3800XT is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 84.3% 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 7 3800XT is the better fit. You are getting 149% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 3800XT is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 3800XT is at an unclear MSRP at $399 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 84.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (58.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 3800XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 i5-1135G7 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3800XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	168 FPS	172 FPS
medium	137 FPS	145 FPS
high	107 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	119 FPS
high	91 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	82 FPS
medium	59 FPS	72 FPS
high	46 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	153 FPS	586 FPS
medium	129 FPS	502 FPS
high	118 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	341 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	507 FPS
medium	115 FPS	439 FPS
high	107 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	315 FPS
medium	93 FPS	275 FPS
high	80 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	207 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	235 FPS	586 FPS
medium	235 FPS	586 FPS
high	235 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	586 FPS
medium	235 FPS	562 FPS
high	235 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	504 FPS
medium	235 FPS	414 FPS
high	235 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	301 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
1080p
low	235 FPS	586 FPS
medium	235 FPS	586 FPS
high	235 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	586 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	586 FPS
medium	235 FPS	586 FPS
high	235 FPS	586 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	570 FPS
medium	235 FPS	510 FPS
high	235 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	398 FPS

Open Core i5-1135G7 Open Ryzen 7 3800XT

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1135G7 and Ryzen 7 3800XT

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 7 3800XT

The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1135G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3800XT has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1135G7 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800XT (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-1135G7 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1135G7 scores 9,414 against the Ryzen 7 3800XT's 23,441 — a 85.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800XT. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-1135G7 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+153%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	9,414	23,441+149%
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 7 3800XT uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 3800XT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-1135G7) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3800XT) — the Ryzen 7 3800XT offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-1135G7	Ryzen 7 3800XT
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 3800XT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. 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 AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT). The Core i5-1135G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 7 3800XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1135G7 targets Productivity, Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1135G7 rivals Ryzen 5 5500U.