MediaTek Kompanio 1300T vs Core i3-8109U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T

8 / 8

4,125

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-8109U

2 / 4

4,184

+1.4%

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 MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is positioned at rank 188 and the Core i3-8109U is on rank 857, so the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T 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 MediaTek Kompanio 1300T

#176

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

356%

#177

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#178

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

322%

#179

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

320%

#180

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#182

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#183

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

294%

#184

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#185

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#188

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8109U

#845

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1402%

#846

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1382%

#847

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1269%

#848

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1263%

#849

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1251%

#851

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1208%

#852

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1159%

#853

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1157%

#854

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1126%

#857

Core i3-8109U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8109U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	MediaTek Kompanio 1300T	Core i3-8109U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) / 6 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	MediaTek Kompanio 1300T	Core i3-8109U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T Benchmark Check

Core i3-8109U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MediaTek Kompanio 1300T and Core i3-8109U

MediaTek Kompanio 1300T

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in 9 March 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. Built on 6 nm process technology. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,125 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-8109U

The Core i3-8109U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,184 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-8109U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8109U — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-8109U (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T uses the Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i3-8109U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T scores 4,125 against the Core i3-8109U's 4,184 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i3-8109U.

Feature	MediaTek Kompanio 1300T	Core i3-8109U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+300%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024)	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,125	4,184+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (MediaTek Kompanio 1300T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8109U). The Core i3-8109U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 655), while the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8109U targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8109U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.