Intel Core i7-8809G vs Intel Core i7-8700

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Intel Core i7-8809G or Intel Core i7-8809G – 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 i7-8809G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8809G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8700 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-8809G Name Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8809G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8809G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8700 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 12
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8809G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8809G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, which has 1536 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-8700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
1.06 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
12.1 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
1536 Shaders 192
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
1.19 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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 64.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8809G 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2270 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 340 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
27203
27203
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15980
15980

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6027
6027
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4732
4732

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5891
5891
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4291
4291

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5204
5204
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4465
4465

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3674
3674
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
2222
2222

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
3547
3547
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
2095
2095

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1459
1459
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1412
1412

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1434
1434
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
830
830

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1172
1172
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
481
481
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
429
429

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
415.8
415.8
Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
231.5
231.5

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
203
203
Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
179
179