Core i3-8100H vs Core i7-1068G7

Core i3-8100H

4 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

Core i7-1068G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8100H

4 / 4

4,435

0.0%

4,449

+0.3%

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. The Core i3-8100H is positioned at rank 602 and the Core i7-1068G7 is on rank 704, so the Core i3-8100H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i3-8100H

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#590

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

794%

#591

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

782%

#592

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

718%

#593

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

715%

#594

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

708%

#596

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

684%

#597

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

656%

#598

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

655%

#599

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

637%

#602

Core i3-8100H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068G7

#691

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#692

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#693

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#694

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#695

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#697

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#698

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#699

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#700

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#704

Core i7-1068G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#717

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-1068G7 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-8100H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-8100H	Core i7-1068G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-8100H	Core i7-1068G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-8100H Benchmark Check

Core i7-1068G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8100H and Core i7-1068G7

Core i3-8100H

The Core i3-8100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,435 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i7-1068G7

The Core i7-1068G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,449 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8100H packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-1068G7's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i3-8100H versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068G7 — a 31% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068G7 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-8100H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1068G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8100H scores 4,435 against the Core i7-1068G7's 4,449 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-1068G7. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i3-8100H vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068G7.

Feature	Core i3-8100H	Core i7-1068G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.1 GHz+37%
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	4,435	4,449

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i3-8100H	Core i7-1068G7
Socket	BGA1440	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100H) / not specified (Core i7-1068G7). The Core i3-8100H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-1068G7 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8100H targets Mobile.