Intel Core i7-8709G Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i7-8709G is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2018. The Intel Core i7-8709G is based on the 8. generation of the Intel Core i7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 2270. The Intel Core i7-8709G scores 1,089 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 3,940 points.
Intel Core i7-8709G

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i7-8709G
Family: Intel Core i7 (299)
CPU group: Intel Core i 8000G (5)
Architecture: Kaby Lake G Refresh
Technology: 14 nm
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 8
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-8709G clock with 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 8
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.60 GHz

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, the Intel Core i7-8709G has an build in graphic solution. It has 24 SM processors, which have a total of 1536 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH
GPU frequency: 1.06 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.19 GHz
Compute units: 24
Shader: 1536
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2018
Max. displays: 6
Generation: 8
Direct X: 12.1
Technology: 14 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 4 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
AV1: No
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i7-8709G supports up to 64 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s
Max. Memory: 64 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 3.0 x 8
PCIe Bandwidth: 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-8709G has a TDP of 100 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 100 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8709G has a 8.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 14 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: BGA 2270
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 8.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date: Q1/2018
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-8709G have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i7-8750H Intel Core i7-8750H
6C 12T @ 4.10 GHz
1382
Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz
1376
Intel Core i7-8650U Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
1373
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1371
Intel Core i7-1060G7 Intel Core i7-1060G7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
1368
Intel Core i7-1060NG7 Intel Core i7-1060NG7
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
1368
Intel Core i7-9850H Intel Core i7-9850H
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz
1367

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
4574
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz
4510
Intel Core i5-1038NG7 Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
4439
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
4420
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz
4410
Intel Core i5-8269U Intel Core i5-8269U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
4405
Intel Core i7-8557U Intel Core i7-8557U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
4382

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 3 5425C AMD Ryzen 3 5425C
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1092
Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz
1092
Intel Core i5-10200H Intel Core i5-10200H
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1090
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
1089
Intel Pentium Gold 7505 Intel Pentium Gold 7505
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
1089
Intel Core i5-1035G1 Intel Core i5-1035G1
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
1088
Intel Core i5-1034G1 Intel Core i5-1034G1
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
1088

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz
3975
Intel Core i5-8279U Intel Core i5-8279U
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
3953
Intel Core i7-8557U Intel Core i7-8557U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
3945
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
3940
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
3909
Intel Core i5-9400H Intel Core i5-9400H
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz
3897
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U AMD Ryzen 5 7520U
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
3891

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X1 @ 1.20 GHz
3680
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X1 @ 1.20 GHz
3680
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)
Qualcomm Adreno X1 @ 1.20 GHz
3680
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH @ 1.19 GHz
3656
Intel Core i7-8809G Intel Core i7-8809G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH @ 1.19 GHz
3656
Apple M2 Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz
3550
Apple M3 Apple M3
Apple M3 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz
3550

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
7903
Intel Core i5-8400H Intel Core i5-8400H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
7902
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
7890
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7885
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7757
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7757
Intel Core i5-9300H Intel Core i5-9300H
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
7755

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz
176
Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i7-8565U
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz
176
Intel Core i7-8650U Intel Core i7-8650U
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
175
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174
Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
174

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
830
Intel Core i7-8809G Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
830
Intel Core i5-8400H Intel Core i5-8400H
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
819
Intel Core i7-8709G Intel Core i7-8709G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i7-8705G Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i7-8706G Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
809
Intel Core i5-8300H Intel Core i5-8300H
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
795

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