i3-9100HL vs Ryzen 5 8600G
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Core i3-9100HL by a whopping 727% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 417 | 1949 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 47.72 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 23.28 | 7.32 |
| Architecture codename | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| Release date | 8 January 2024 (less than a year ago) | 1 April 2019 (5 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $229 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 178 mm2 | 126 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 25,000 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM5 | Intel BGA 1440 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Security technologies
Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | AMD Radeon 760M | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 16.29 | 1.97 |
| Integrated graphics card | 14.97 | 3.09 |
| Recency | 8 January 2024 | 1 April 2019 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 25 Watt |
Ryzen 5 8600G has a 726.9% higher aggregate performance score, 384.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.
i3-9100HL, on the other hand, has 160% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100HL in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-9100HL, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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