Core i7-8709G vs Core i3-10105T

Core i7-8709G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Core i3-10105T

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8709G

4 / 8

7,934

+1.5%

7,815

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. The Core i7-8709G is positioned at rank #818 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-8709G

#806

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1250%

#807

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1232%

#808

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1131%

#809

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1126%

#810

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1115%

#812

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1077%

#813

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1033%

#814

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1031%

#815

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1003%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10105T

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

34%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

104%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

103%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

103%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

103%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

103%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

103%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

103%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

103%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

101%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

101%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

100%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

99%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

98%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

96%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8709G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-10105T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-8709G	Core i3-10105T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($122)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i3-10105T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $122 (vs $150), it costs 19% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 21% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-8709G.

Insight	Core i7-8709G	Core i3-10105T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+21%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($122)

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 i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Core i3-10105T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8709G and Core i3-10105T

Core i7-8709G

The Core i7-8709G 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: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,934 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-10105T

The Core i3-10105T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,815 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8709G and Core i3-10105T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10105T — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-8709G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10105T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8709G scores 7,934 against the Core i3-10105T's 7,815 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-8709G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10105T.

Feature	Core i7-8709G	Core i3-10105T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+5%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	7,934+2%	7,815
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8709G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10105T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8709G	Core i3-10105T
Socket	FCBGA2270	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8709G) / Yes (Core i3-10105T). The Core i3-10105T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8709G requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i7-8709G	Core i3-10105T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8709G launched at $338 MSRP, while the Core i3-10105T debuted at $122. At current prices ($150 vs $122), the Core i3-10105T is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8709G delivers 52.9 pts/$ vs 64.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10105T — making the Core i3-10105T the 19.1% better value option.