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Intel Core i5-8260U Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i5-8260U is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2019. The Intel Core i5-8260U is based on the 8. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1528. The Intel Core i5-8260U scores 923 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 3,624 points.
| Name: | Intel Core i5-8260U |
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| Family: | Intel Core i5 (334) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 8000U (KL) (7) |
| Architecture: | Kaby Lake U Refresh |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Segment: | Notebook |
| Generation: | 8 |
| Predecessor: | Intel Core i5-7260U |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-8260U clock with 1.60 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 1.60 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.90 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | 2.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
With the Intel UHD Graphics 620, the Intel Core i5-8260U has an build in graphic solution. It has 24 SM processors, which have a total of 192 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.
| GPU name: | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.30 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 1.10 GHz |
| Compute units: | 24 |
| Shader: | 192 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q3/2016 |
| Max. displays: | 3 |
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| Generation: | 9.5 |
| Direct X: | 12 |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 16 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.
| h265 / HEVC (8 bit): | Decode / Encode |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | Decode / Encode |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | Decode / Encode |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-8260U supports up to 64 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR4-2400 | 38.4 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 64 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 3.0 x 12 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-8260U has a TDP of 15 W. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 15 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | 25 W |
| TDP down: | 10 W |
| Tjunction max.: | 100 °C |
Technical details
The Intel Core i5-8260U has a 6.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.
| Technology: | 14 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | BGA 1528 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 6.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
|---|---|
| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date: | Q4/2019 |
| Release price: | 297 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-8260U have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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