Intel Core i3-8109U vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

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Intel Core i3-8109U or Intel Core i3-8109U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-8109U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8109U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8109U Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i 8000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8109U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8109U is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8109U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8109U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.25 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 512
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 8
9.5 Generation 8
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
20 W TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8109U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake U Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1528 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 95 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3215
3215
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2524
2524

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2900
2900
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2021
2021

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1481
1481
Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
916
916

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8109U
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1185
1185
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1076
1076

Intel Core i3-8109U and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G in leaderboards