Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs i3-8109U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8109U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
2.68
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.58
+705%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Core i3-8109U by a whopping 705% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1703246
Place by popularitynot in top-10016
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data36.26
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency9.0617.02
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date5 April 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s162 MHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size123 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1528AM5
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency300 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-8109U 2.68
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.58
+705%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-8109U 4264
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34274
+704%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-8109U 1187
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 2726
+130%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-8109U 2449
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 15155
+519%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i3-8109U 353
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 2879
+717%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i3-8109U 139
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 282
+103%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-8109U 1880
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 12715
+576%

Blender(-)

i3-8109U 1328
+646%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 178

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i3-8109U 888
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 1920
+116%

7-Zip Single

i3-8109U 3752
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 7824
+109%

7-Zip

i3-8109U 9489
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 80313
+746%

WebXPRT 3

i3-8109U 131
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 353
+169%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.68 21.58
Integrated graphics card 4.49 4.42
Recency 5 April 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 120 Watt

i3-8109U has 1.6% faster integrated GPU, and 328.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 705.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8109U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-8109U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8109U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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