Core i7-8709G vs Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i7-8709G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Ryzen 5 2600H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8709G

4 / 8

7,934

0.0%

8,002

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-8709G is positioned at rank 818 and the Ryzen 5 2600H is on rank 64, so the Ryzen 5 2600H 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 i7-8709G

#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 Ryzen 5 2600H

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

220%

#53

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#54

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

199%

#55

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#56

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#58

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#59

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#60

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#61

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#64

Ryzen 5 2600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8709G leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 2600H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 5 2600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ 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 i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8709G and Ryzen 5 2600H

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.

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8709G and Ryzen 5 2600H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-8709G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8709G scores 7,934 against the Ryzen 5 2600H's 8,002 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H.

Feature	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+14%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,934	8,002

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8709G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.