Core i7-1068G7 vs Core i3-8100H

Core i7-1068G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Core i3-8100H

4 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1068G7

4 / 8

4,449

+0.3%

4,435

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 i7-1068G7 is positioned at rank 704 and the Core i3-8100H is on rank 602, 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 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 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 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 i7-1068G7	Core i3-8100H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-1068G7	Core i3-8100H
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 i7-1068G7 Benchmark Check

Core i3-8100H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-1068G7	Core i3-8100H
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: not specified (Core i7-1068G7) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100H). 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.