Core i5-3340 vs Core i3-8109U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3340

4 Cores4 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Core i3-8109U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3340

4 / 4

4,249

+1.6%

4,184

0.0%

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 i5-3340 is positioned at rank 720 and the Core i3-8109U is on rank 857, so the Core i5-3340 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 i5-3340

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13350%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12614%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9159%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2759%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2186%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1912%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1095%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1081%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

984%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

984%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

973%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

947%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

933%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

930%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

921%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

100%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

100%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

99%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

99%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

99%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

99%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

98%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

98%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

98%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

97%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8109U

#845

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1402%

#846

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1382%

#847

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1269%

#848

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1263%

#849

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1251%

#851

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1208%

#852

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1159%

#853

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1157%

#854

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1126%

#857

Core i3-8109U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8109U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3340	Core i3-8109U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3340 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3340	Core i3-8109U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-3340 Benchmark Check

Core i3-8109U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3340 and Core i3-8109U

Core i5-3340

The Core i5-3340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,249 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-8109U

The Core i3-8109U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,184 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3340 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8109U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3340 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8109U — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-8109U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-8109U is built on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3340 scores 4,249 against the Core i3-8109U's 4,184 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-3340. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8109U.

Feature	Core i5-3340	Core i3-8109U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,249+2%	4,184
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3340 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8109U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3340	Core i3-8109U
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3340) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8109U). The Core i3-8109U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 655), while the Core i5-3340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8109U targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8109U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.