Core i3-10300T vs Core i7-8709G

Core i3-10300T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Core i7-8709G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10300T

4 / 8

7,879

0.0%

7,934

+0.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300T

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

105%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

104%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

104%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

103%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

103%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

103%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

102%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

102%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

102%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

101%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

101%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

100%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

100%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

100%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

100%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

99%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

99%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

99%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

98%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

98%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

97%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

97%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

97%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

96%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

96%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

95%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8709G

#806

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1250%

#807

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1232%

#808

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1131%

#809

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1126%

#810

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1115%

#812

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1077%

#813

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1033%

#814

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1031%

#815

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1003%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8709G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-10300T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-10300T	Core i7-8709G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i3-10300T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 49% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-8709G.

Insight	Core i3-10300T	Core i7-8709G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10300T Benchmark Check

Core i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10300T and Core i7-8709G

Core i3-10300T

The Core i3-10300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-8709G

The Core i7-8709G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,934 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10300T and Core i7-8709G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10300T versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-8709G is built on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10300T scores 7,879 against the Core i7-8709G's 7,934 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-8709G. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10300T vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G.

Feature	Core i3-10300T	Core i7-8709G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,879	7,934
Geekbench 6 Single	1,313	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,090	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10300T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8709G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10300T	Core i7-8709G
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA2270
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10300T) / not specified (Core i7-8709G). The Core i3-10300T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8709G requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-10300T	Core i7-8709G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10300T launched at $157 MSRP, while the Core i7-8709G debuted at $338. At current prices ($100 vs $150), the Core i3-10300T is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10300T delivers 78.8 pts/$ vs 52.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8709G — making the Core i3-10300T the 39.3% better value option.