Core i7-8809G vs Core i3-10100

Core i7-8809G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Core i3-10100

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8809G

4 / 8

8,448

0.0%

8,526

+0.9%

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 i7-8809G is positioned at rank #904 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 i7-8809G

#892

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1563%

#893

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1540%

#894

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1414%

#895

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1408%

#896

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1395%

#898

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1347%

#899

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1291%

#900

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1289%

#901

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1255%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

109%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

108%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

108%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

105%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

105%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

105%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

103%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

103%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

103%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

103%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

102%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

102%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

102%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

102%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

100%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

100%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

99%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

98%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

97%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

96%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

95%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

95%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

94%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

94%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

93%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

92%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

90%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-10100 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-8809G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Core i3-10100
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($146)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i3-10100 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 68% cheaper ($146 vs $450) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Core i3-10100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+211%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($146)

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 i7-8809G Benchmark Check

Core i3-10100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8809G and Core i3-10100

Core i7-8809G

The Core i7-8809G 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 4.2 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: 8,448 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-10100

The Core i3-10100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,526 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8809G and Core i3-10100 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8809G versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-8809G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10100 uses Comet Lake-S (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8809G scores 8,448 against the Core i3-10100's 8,526 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-10100. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8809G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10100.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Core i3-10100
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Comet Lake-S (2020)
PassMark	8,448	8,526
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,612
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,430
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,300

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8809G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Core i3-10100
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 i7-8809G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10100). The Core i3-10100 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8809G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10100 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i3-10100 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Core i3-10100
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-8809G launched at $450 MSRP, while the Core i3-10100 debuted at $122. At current prices ($450 vs $146), the Core i3-10100 is $304 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-8809G delivers 18.8 pts/$ vs 58.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-10100 — making the Core i3-10100 the 102.7% better value option.