Core i7-8709G

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-8709G

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-8709G based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,598 Rank: 416
Rank Name Score Visual
412 Ryzen 5 3500 5,606
+0.1%
413 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,601
+0.1%
414 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,599
+0%
415 Xeon E-2124 5,599
+0%
416 Core i7-8709G 5,598
417 Xeon E-2136 5,597
+-0%
418 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,597
+-0%
419 EPYC 7401P 5,597
+-0%
420 Core i9-9880H 5,593
-0.1%
421 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,592
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-8709G based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,107 Rank: 564
Rank Name Score Visual
560 Xeon E-2334 5,114
+0.1%
561 Xeon E3-1280 v6 5,113
+0.1%
562 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,111
+0.1%
563 Xeon E-2174G 5,109
+0%
564 Core i7-8709G 5,107
565 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,103
-0.1%
566 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,099
-0.2%
567 Core i5-8500T 5,098
-0.2%
568 Core i5-8400 5,097
-0.2%
569 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,096
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-8709G based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,926 Rank: 300
Rank Name Score Visual
296 Xeon E3-1285 v6 5,939
+0.2%
297 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,934
+0.1%
298 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,931
+0.1%
299 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,931
+0.1%
300 Core i7-8709G 5,926
301 Core i9-8950HK 5,918
-0.1%
302 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,916
-0.2%
303 Core i7-10710U 5,909
-0.3%
304 Core i7-6785R 5,908
-0.3%
305 Core i7-9700 5,906
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-8709G based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,693 Rank: 693
Rank Name Score Visual
689 Xeon E-2124 4,694
+0%
690 Core i5-5675C 4,694
+0%
691 Xeon E3-1241 v3 4,694
+0%
692 Core i7-4850HQ 4,694
+0%
693 Core i7-8709G 4,693
694 Ryzen 5 2400G 4,693
+0%
695 Core i7-4771 4,692
+-0%
696 Core i7-4770HQ 4,692
+-0%
697 Core i5-7640X 4,691
+-0%
698 Core i7-8705G 4,691
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-8709G based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,720 Rank: 645
Rank Name Score Visual
641 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,721
+0%
642 Core i5-10400H 4,721
+0%
643 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,720
+0%
644 Xeon D-1531 4,720
+0%
645 Core i7-8709G 4,720
646 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,719
+-0%
647 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,719
+-0%
648 Xeon Gold 5122 4,718
+-0%
649 Xeon E3-1280 v5 4,716
-0.1%
650 Xeon W-2123 4,716
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-8709G based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,729 Rank: 686
Rank Name Score Visual
682 Core i7-7700T 4,731
+0%
683 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,731
+0%
684 Ryzen 3 5300U 4,731
+0%
685 Xeon D-1531 4,729
+0%
686 Core i7-8709G 4,729
687 Core i7-6920HQ 4,728
+-0%
688 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,728
+-0%
689 Core i5-8400H 4,727
+-0%
690 Xeon E3-1505M v5 4,726
-0.1%
691 Core i7-4770K 4,726
-0.1%

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Core i7-8709G Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-8709G remains a notable processor in the mobile segment, particularly for users who prioritize integrated graphics performance over raw desktop-level processing power. Launched in February 2018, this mobile processor is based on Intel’s Kaby Lake-G architecture, which combines a 14 nm CPU core with a custom Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU, making it one of the first attempts at high-performance hybrid computing in laptops. Despite its age, the i7-8709G still holds relevance in certain niche applications, especially where integrated graphics and multi-threaded performance are more important than cutting-edge single-core efficiency.

The Core i7-8709G features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, and operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with a turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz. This enables strong performance in multi-threaded workloads, as reflected in its multicore score of 5,107, placing it at #564 out of 2,060 processors in PassMark’s rankings. While this score is modest by today’s standards, it outperforms many mainstream desktop processors from the same era, such as the Core i5-8500T and Core i5-8400, and even edges out some higher-TDP desktop chips like the Xeon E5-2667 v2. Its single-core score of 5,926 ranks it at #300, showcasing its strong individual core performance, though it trails behind modern Ryzen and Core Ultra chips like the Ryzen 5 3600X and Core Ultra 9 285K.

A key distinguishing feature of the i7-8709G is its integrated Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU, which operates at up to 1.1 GHz and includes 24 execution units. This discrete-level graphics solution, paired with HBM2 memory, delivers significantly better graphics performance than Intel’s standard HD Graphics 630, enabling smooth 1080p gaming and professional graphics workloads in mobile devices. The processor supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, and features 8 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, ensuring efficient data access. However, the 100 W TDP and BGA2270 package limit its use to high-end mobile systems where thermal and power budgets allow.

The i7-8709G supports a wide range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtual machines, encryption tasks, and content creation. Its support for Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep Technology allows dynamic frequency scaling based on workload and thermal conditions. Despite its capabilities, the processor’s position in today’s market is largely historical, as modern CPUs now dominate in both single-core and multi-core performance. However, in systems where integrated graphics and multi-threaded performance are critical, the i7-8709G remains a capable, if dated, option.

In conclusion, the Core i7-8709G is best suited for high-end mobile workstations and gaming laptops from the late 2010s. While it no longer competes with the latest processors in terms of single-core performance or power efficiency, its unique combination of CPU and GPU capabilities made it a pioneer in integrated graphics solutions. For users maintaining older systems or working with legacy hardware, the i7-8709G still offers solid performance, particularly in applications that benefit from its strong multicore and graphics capabilities.
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Intel Core i7-8709G

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-8709G
Family: Core
Series: i7-8000
Model Number: i7-8709G
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake G
Core Family: 6
Socket: BGA2270
Package: FC-BGA2270
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 100 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 DDR4-2400 and HBM2
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 8
PCIe Configuration: x8, x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630 and Radeon RX Vega M GH
GPU Designer: Intel and AMD
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel and GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX
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