Intel Core i7-8709G vs Core i7-8705G

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Combined performance score

i7-8705G
5.00

Core i7-8709G outperforms Core i7-8705G by 3% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking11161098
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameKaby Lake G (2018)Kaby Lake G (2018)
Release date1 February 2018 (6 years old)1 February 2018 (6 years old)
Current price$1384 $1394

Technical specs

Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2270FCBGA2270
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP--
Smart Response++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @30Hz4096 x 2160 @30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2160 @60Hz4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2160 @60Hz4096 x 2160 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes88

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-8705G 5.00
i7-8709G 5.16
+3.2%

Core i7-8709G outperforms Core i7-8705G by 3% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-8705G 7680
i7-8709G 7926
+3.2%

Core i7-8709G outperforms Core i7-8705G by 3% in Passmark.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-8705G 746
i7-8709G 791
+6%

Core i7-8709G outperforms Core i7-8705G by 6% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-8705G 174
+10.1%
i7-8709G 158

Core i7-8705G outperforms Core i7-8709G by 10% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 5.00 5.16

We couldn't decide between Core i7-8705G and Core i7-8709G. The differences in performance seem too small.


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