Core i7-8709G vs Ryzen 7 3750H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-8709G

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,934 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $338 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i7-8709G

2018

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,934 vs 7,990).
❌Launch MSRP is still $338 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Core i7-8709G?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-8709G is ahead with a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i7-8709G also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 3750H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Ryzen 7 3750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $338 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. Core i7-8709G only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	188 FPS	169 FPS
medium	149 FPS	150 FPS
high	119 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	142 FPS
medium	118 FPS	121 FPS
high	93 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	67 FPS
medium	59 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	179 FPS
high	198 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	178 FPS
medium	198 FPS	153 FPS
high	198 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	132 FPS
medium	176 FPS	115 FPS
high	146 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	200 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	198 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8709G and Ryzen 7 3750H

Core i7-8709G

The Core i7-8709G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,934 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8709G and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-8709G uses the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8709G scores 7,934 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i7-8709G	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+35%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Kaby Lake G (2018)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	7,934	7,990

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8709G uses the FCBGA2270 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.