Intel Core i5-8265U vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

This processor is based on Intel's Whiskey Lake U architecture and is manufactured using a 14nm process. It is designed for mainstream laptops, ultrabooks, and thin, light devices that require solid performance for everyday tasks, productivity, and multitasking. The Intel Core i5-8265U shows significantly higher single-core performance and also considerably surpasses the Intel Core m3-8100Y in multi-core applications, making it better suited for more demanding tasks.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s offer superior graphics performance for basic gaming and multimedia applications compared to the Intel Core m3-8100Y. With a 6 MB L3 cache and moderate power consumption, it offers a good balance between performance and battery life.

Also manufactured using the 14nm process, this processor uses the Amber Lake Y architecture. Its primary goal is to provide extreme energy efficiency and low heat generation, making it the ideal choice for ultra-compact, fanless devices, convertibles, and tablets. Its single-core performance is noticeably below that of the Intel Core i5-8265U, and the difference is even more pronounced in multi-core applications.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 615 and a memory bandwidth of 30 GB/s are sufficient for basic graphical tasks and video playback, but offer lower performance for gaming than the Intel Core i5-8265U. The strength of the Intel Core m3-8100Y lies in its extremely low power consumption and low TDP, which enables long battery life.

It features a 4 MB L3 cache.