Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G

iGPU:: AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.2 GHz / 3.1 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 100 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: BGA2270
CPU Series:: Kaby Lake-G, 8th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR4-2400
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G is a genuinely unusual 4-core, 8-thread processor pairing Intel CPU cores with an AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH GPU on a single package, part of Intel's short-lived Kaby Lake-G lineup.

This Intel-AMD collaboration chip was built specifically for compact high-performance laptops and small-form-factor desktops wanting genuine discrete-class graphics without a separate GPU, a novel approach that didn't continue past this generation.

AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH

A genuinely discrete-class AMD GPU integrated onto the same package as the Intel CPU cores, delivering real gaming capability well beyond typical integrated graphics of its era.

How Is the Core i7 8809G in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread Intel CPU portion delivers solid mainstream performance, while the genuinely unusual pairing with AMD's discrete-class Vega M graphics gave this chip real gaming capability that standard Intel integrated graphics of its era couldn't match.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 2,021 reflect solid 4-core, 8-thread CPU performance for its generation, with the chip's real differentiator being the unusual AMD Vega M graphics pairing rather than CPU throughput alone.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Compact high-performance laptops wanting genuine discrete-class graphics without a separate GPU module

Not for

Buyers seeking a conventional, widely-supported platform, this Intel-AMD hybrid chip was a short-lived, unusual design

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Model Number	8809G
Codename	Kaby Lake G
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Kaby Lake-G, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	BGA2270
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.2 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2400

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	100 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 3.1 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 100 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH. Socket: BGA2270.

Will the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G work with my current setup?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G lists CPU Socket is BGA2270. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G best suited to?

Best suited to: Compact high-performance laptops wanting genuine discrete-class graphics without a separate GPU module.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8809G?

Not the best fit for: Buyers seeking a conventional, widely-supported platform, this Intel-AMD hybrid chip was a short-lived, unusual design.