Core i5-8269U vs Ryzen 7 3700U
Core i5-8269U
Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i5-8269U is positioned at rank #814 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8269U | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8269U | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8269U and Ryzen 7 3700U
Core i5-8269U
The Core i5-8269U 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.
Ryzen 7 3700U
The Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,049 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-8269U and Ryzen 7 3700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-8269U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8269U scores 7,111 against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 7,049 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-8269U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8269U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Feature | Core i5-8269U | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,111 | 7,049 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,826 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 794 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,115 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8269U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8269U | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8269U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3700U). The Ryzen 7 3700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 10), while the Core i5-8269U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Core i5-8269U | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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