Ryzen 7 3750H vs Core i7-8709G

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 3750H

4 / 8

7,990

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-8709G

4 / 8

7,934

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8709G leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 3750H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 7 3750H	Core i7-8709G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 3750H	Core i7-8709G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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.

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Core i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3750H and Core i7-8709G

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3750H and Core i7-8709G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-8709G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Core i7-8709G's 7,934 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3750H	Core i7-8709G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.1 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,990	7,934

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8709G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.