i3-8100 vs i7-8809G

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8809G
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 100 Watt
5.38
+40.1%
Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.84

Core i7-8809G outperforms Core i3-8100 by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11611454
Place by popularitynot in top-10074
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.10
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Power efficiency5.095.59
Architecture codenameKaby Lake G (2018)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date7 January 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3136
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA2270FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2160 @60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2160 @60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes816

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.

i7-8809G 5.38
+40.1%
i3-8100 3.84

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.

i7-8809G 8549
+40.1%
i3-8100 6101

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.

i7-8809G 1406
+11.1%
i3-8100 1266

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.

i7-8809G 4613
+32.9%
i3-8100 3472

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.38 3.84
Integrated graphics card 3.10 3.09
Recency 7 January 2018 24 September 2017
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

i7-8809G has a 40.1% higher aggregate performance score, 0.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 months, and 100% more threads.

i3-8100, on the other hand, has 53.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-8809G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-8809G is a notebook processor while Core i3-8100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8809G and Core i3-8100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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