Core i7-8705G vs Core i5-1035G4

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8705G

4 / 8

7,633

0.0%

7,658

+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 i7-8705G is positioned at rank 900 and the Core i5-1035G4 is on rank 791, so the Core i5-1035G4 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 i7-8705G

#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 Per Dollar Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8705G leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1035G4 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8705G	Core i5-1035G4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8705G	Core i5-1035G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ 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 i7-8705G Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8705G and Core i5-1035G4

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.

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8705G and Core i5-1035G4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-8705G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8705G scores 7,633 against the Core i5-1035G4's 7,658 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-1035G4. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4.

Feature	Core i7-8705G	Core i5-1035G4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+182%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,633	7,658
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,332
Geekbench 6 Single	—	922
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,919

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8705G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G4 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8705G	Core i5-1035G4
Socket	FCBGA2270	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8705G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Core i7-8705G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.