Core i7-8809G vs Core i5-1140G7

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 i7-8809G is positioned at rank 904 and the Core i5-1140G7 is on rank 727, so the Core i5-1140G7 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 i7-8809G

#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 i5-1140G7

#715

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1039%

#716

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1024%

#717

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

940%

#718

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

936%

#719

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

927%

#721

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

895%

#722

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

858%

#723

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

857%

#724

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

834%

#727

Core i5-1140G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-1140G7 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Core i5-1140G7
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8809G	Core i5-1140G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($450)	✅ 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 i7-8809G Benchmark Check

Core i5-1140G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8809G and Core i5-1140G7

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 i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8809G and Core i5-1140G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-8809G versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-8809G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i7-8809G scores 8,448 against the Core i5-1140G7's 8,471 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-1140G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8809G vs 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7.

Feature	Core i7-8809G	Core i5-1140G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+72%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	5 MB+1900%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	8,448	8,471

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8809G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1140G7 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.