Intel Core i3-9350K vs Intel Core i5-1135G7

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   If you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i3-9350K vs Intel Core i5-1135G7 and understand which is better for games or simple use for video editing, streaming, programming, rendering, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as 7zip, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, MATLAB, SuperPi, PassMark, Handbrake, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, Prime95, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, Blender, Gears 5, RealBench, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Overwatch
Fortnite
Fallout 76
Halo Infinite
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Valorant
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Last Man Standing
Watch Dogs Legion
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Grand Theft Auto V
Valheim
DOOM: Eternal
Borderlands 3
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rainbow Six Siege
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Intel Core i3-9350K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-9350K

52%

Core i5-1135G7

53%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i5-1135G7 is 1% better than Core i3-9350K. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-9350K

52%

Core i5-1135G7

52%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Forza Horizon 4, Half-Life: Alyx, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	93.2	93.1
Valorant	105.9	105.8
Cyberpunk 2077	59.3	59.2
Apex Legends	99.5	99.4
Call of Duty Warzone	79.4	79.3
Overwatch	85.7	85.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	73.0	73.0
DOOM Eternal	52.9	52.9
Warzone	82.6	82.5
Assassin's Creed	88.9	88.8
Valheim	87.9	87.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparisons not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-9350K

45%

Core i5-1135G7

298%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-1135G7 is more energy efficient than the Core i3-9350K since it has less power consumption: 91W vs. 15W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-9350K	Intel Core i5-1135G7
Cinbench 15 Single-core	165	151
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	832	1065
Cinbench 20 Single-core	476	524
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1833	1868
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1000	1343
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3885	5913

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-9350K	Intel Core i5-1135G7
Single-Core	2875	2767
Multi-Core	7773	9931

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-9350K	Intel Core i5-1135G7
Single-Core	1254	1344
Multi-Core	5053	4980

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in the newest games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i3-9350K	Intel Core i5-1135G7
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	April 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	FCLGA1151	BGA1526
Core name	Coffee Lake	Tiger Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	9	11
Turbo Frequency	4.6 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	4 MHz	2.4 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	8
Bus rate	8 GT/s	4 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Transistors count	2400 millions	5400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	91 W	15 W
Memory type	DDR4-2400	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max. Memory	64 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-9350K is 40% better than Core i5-1135G7 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-9350K is better: 16
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-1135G7 is better: 12
Although it should be understood that all the number that you have looked at here do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of Intel Core i3-9350K and Intel Core i5-1135G7 before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i3-9350K specs and review.

• Intel Core i5-1135G7 specs and review.