Core i5-1034G1 vs Core i7-8705G

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1034G1

4 / 8

7,550

0.0%

7,633

+1.1%

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 i5-1034G1 is positioned at rank 784 and the Core i7-8705G is on rank 900, so the Core i5-1034G1 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 i5-1034G1

#772

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1154%

#773

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1137%

#774

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1044%

#775

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1039%

#776

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1030%

#778

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

994%

#779

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

954%

#780

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

952%

#781

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

926%

#784

Core i5-1034G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8705G

#888

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1538%

#889

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1515%

#890

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1391%

#891

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1385%

#892

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1372%

#894

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1325%

#895

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1270%

#896

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1268%

#897

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1234%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8705G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1034G1 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1034G1	Core i7-8705G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1034G1	Core i7-8705G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8705G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1034G1 and Core i7-8705G

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-8705G

The Core i7-8705G 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. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1034G1 and Core i7-8705G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 0.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-1034G1 uses the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-8705G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1034G1 scores 7,550 against the Core i7-8705G's 7,633 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-8705G. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G.

Feature	Core i5-1034G1	Core i7-8705G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.1 GHz+14%
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+287%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,550	7,633+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,475	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1) / not specified (Core i7-8705G). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Core i7-8705G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.