Core i5 1135G7 Vs Ryzen 5 7530U: We Tested Both

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With the Ryzen 7000 series of mobile chips, AMD is experimenting with the use of their previous architecture for some processors. The Ryzen 5 7530U is guilty of this, using the Zen 3 architecture used in the Ryzen 5000 series of processors. This makes our comparison, testing Intel’s old mid-range processor against AMD’s new processor with older architecture. In comparing the Core i5 1135G7 vs Ryzen 5 7530U, we aim to guide your purchasing decision to the CPU better suited for your needs.

Key Takeaways

• According to our benchmark tests, the Ryzen 5 7530U demonstrated a notable 26% performance advantage over the 1135G7.
• In terms of power efficiency, the 1135G7 outperformed the Ryzen 5 7530U with approximately 11% lower power consumption.
• It’s worth noting that the Ryzen 5 7530U is a more recent processor, being from a newer generation compared to the 1135G7, which is now considered two generations old.

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Architectural Differences

1. Core Count: Unlike the newer processors from Intel, the 1135G7, much similar to the 7530U, only contains performance cores. It has 4 cores that total 8 threads, whereas the 7530U beats this number with a total of 6 cores that come up to 12 threads.
2. Clock Speeds: In addition to having more cores, the Ryzen processor also clocks higher than the 1135G7. It has a base frequency of 2GHz, whereas it boosts up to 4.5GHz. The 1135G7 has a higher base frequency of 2.4GHz, whereas its boost is a bit lower at 4.2GHz.
3. L3 Cache: The L3 cache is double on the Ryzen than what you’d find on the 1135G7; 16MB vs 8MB.
4. Thermal Design Power: The TDP is surprisingly higher on the 1135G7, though it has a lower frequency and a lower number of cores. The TDP of 1135G7 is 28 watts, whereas the Ryzen 5 7530U has a TDP of 15 watts.
5. Lithography: The Ryzen 5 7530U has more modern lithography than the Intel processor as well, utilizing 7nm processing nodes compared to the 10nm nodes on the 1135G7.

Core i5 1135G7 Vs Ryzen 5 7530U: Performance Benchmarks

Now that we’ve made an on-paper assessment of the hardware of both these processors, let’s dive into the benchmarks. 

Do note that what you’ll see in the benchmarks below is a median of a multitude of laptops with either processor, meaning that you might have a better or worse experience with these processors depending on the device you choose to purchase.

Cinebench R23

• Cinebench R23 reaffirmed what we were led to believe by looking at the architectural differences between these processors. The Ryzen was 7% ahead of the 1135G7 in terms of single-core performance. It scored about 1439 points compared to the lower 1345 points of the i5.
• The greater single-threaded performance of this processor, accompanied by the larger core count, made the Ryzen 5 7530U demolish the i5 by a whopping 71% lead. It had a score of 8361 points, whereas the 1135G7 had a performance of 4894 points.

Geekbench 5.4

• As we frequently see with this test, Geekbench tamed the huge differences in performance of these processors we saw in Cinebench. The difference in single-core performance between these chips in Geekbench was only 4%, with the Ryzen betting scoring 1436 points, compared to the 1384 points.
• The difference in multi-core score was much more modest in Geekbench compared to Cinebench, though it was still very significant. The Ryzen 7530U performed 29% better with a score of 6061 points, whereas the 1135G7 had a performance of 4688 points.

3DMark 11

• This physics renderer also showed a large performance gap between the 7530U and the 1135G7. The Ryzen processor scored 36% more than the older Intel processor.
• For the exact scores of these processors, the Ryzen 5 7530U had a performance of 12837 points, whereas the Core i5 1135G7 had a performance of about 9456 points.

HWBOT x265

•  Coming to the productivity section of our testing suite, HWBOT x265 on the 4k preset performed much better on the Ryzen 5, with a score 66% ahead of what we saw with the 1135G7.
• The Ryzen 5 7530U outputted video at a framerate of 10 FPS, whereas the 1135G7 struggled to reach 6 FPS.

Blender

• The performance difference between the two processors grew in the Blender renders, with the Classroom scene rendering 78% faster on the AMD processor. The 7530U took 704 seconds to spit out an image, whereas the 1135G7 took 1254 seconds.
• The BMW scene was not kinder to these processors either. The Ryzen finished the render in only 411 seconds, whereas the 1135G7 finished the same render in 650 seconds.

7-Zip 

• The 7-Zip multithreaded test continued the dominance of the Ryzen 7530U over the i5 1135G7. The Ryzen had an advantage of 63% in this test.
• The Ryzen had a massive lead over the i5 with a score of 35641 MIPS compared to 21892 MIPS on its competition.

FP32

• The iGPU performance of the Ryzen 5 7530U was also 12% faster than the one found in the 1135G7, according to our FP32 test.
• The Ryzen’s iGPU had a performance of 1792 GFLOPS, whereas the Core i5 1135G7 had a performance of 1611 GFLOPS.

Power Consumption

• The Ryzen 5 consumed quite a bit more power than the i5 1135G7. According to our reading with an external monitor, the difference was about 15%.
• The power draw on the 1135G7 was about 42 watts, compared to the quite significantly higher 48 watts on the 7530U.

Core i5 1135G7 Vs Ryzen 5 7530U: Which One Should You Go For?

In order to better understand the capabilities of both the Core i5 1135G7 and Ryzen 5 7530U processors, it may be helpful to consider their intended audiences. By doing so, we can determine which processor may be better suited for certain types of tasks or users.

• All in all, the Ryzen 5 7530U was about 26% faster than the 1135G7, making it a much better option for anyone looking for more power in their daily driver.
• The Ryzen 5 7530U is also much more recent than the i5, making it suitable for people looking for an up-to-date chip, though it does utilize an older architecture.
• The 1135G7, because of its age, can be found in devices with a significantly lower price tag than the Ryzen 5, making it a better option for people on a budget.

If the age of the Core i5 1135G7 is preventing you from buying a product with it, check our guide on how long laptops last.

Shehryar Khan

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Shehryar Khan, a seasoned PC hardware expert, brings over three years of extensive experience and a deep passion for the world of technology. With a love for building PCs and a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the latest advancements in components, his expertise shines through his work and dedication towards this field. Currently, Shehryar is rocking a custom loop setup for his built.

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