Intel Core i5-8265U

Intel Core i5-8265U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i5-8265U is a processor based on the Whiskey Lake U architecture. It was manufactured using the proven 14 nm process, which clearly underscores its remarkable energy efficiency. Even today, this CPU proves to be an extremely reliable choice for a variety of everyday computing tasks.

We are always surprised at how well this processor masterfully handles its tasks in many notebooks. A clear plus is the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620, which is well suited for smooth media playback. Likewise, simple office applications and surfing the Internet run absolutely smoothly and without delays.

With an L3 cache of 6 MB, this processor offers a solid foundation for smooth system processes. It ensures consistently responsive performance in most typical applications that you use daily. Its particular strength lies in the balanced combination of low power consumption and a still very usable computing power.

This makes it particularly suitable for mobile devices. It contributes significantly to a respectable battery life. The Intel Core i5-8265U thus remains a thoroughly practical option for users with average demands. It offers stable computing power for all the basic requirements that one has in everyday life.

Its low power consumption is a clear advantage that we always emphasize positively.
  • High energy efficiency
  • Reliable performance for everyday use
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 for media and office
  • Ideal for mobile devices and long battery life

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 415 / 584
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 420 / 578
In segment Notebook
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron N5105
4C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
619 pts
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
612 pts
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
606 pts
AMD FX-9830P
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
597 pts
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
582 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-1000NG4
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
1,701 pts
Intel Core i5-4278U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,688 pts
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
1,674 pts
AMD FX-9830P
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,653 pts
Intel Pentium Silver J5040
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,640 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-9300H
4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
1,288
Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
1,288
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,286
Intel Core i5-1035G7
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
1,283
Intel Core i5-1035G4
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
1,283
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
3,276
Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
3,269
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
3,267
Intel Core i5-1035G1
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
3,224
Intel Core i7-4702HQ
4C / 8T · 2.90 GHz
3,219
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-7560U
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
912
Intel Core i7-4940MX
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
910
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
909
Intel Core i5-7260U
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
906
Intel Core i7-4960HQ
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
906
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-1030G7
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
2,814
Qualcomm Snapdragon Microsoft SQ1
8C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
2,808
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
2,806
Intel Core i7-3615QM
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
2,798
Intel Core i7-6822EQ
4C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
2,796
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-4930MX
Intel HD Graphics 4600
432
AMD A8-5545M
AMD A8-5545M 101 %
AMD Radeon HD 8510G
425
Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel UHD Graphics 620
422
Intel Core i5-8400H
Intel HD Graphics 630
422
Intel Core i5-8300H
Intel HD Graphics 630
422
Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
33
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
31
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
30
Intel Core i3-10110U
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
25
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
24
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C / 32T · 2.50 GHz
94.0 s
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
8C / 16T · 4.20 GHz
174.0 s
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
637.2 s
Intel Core i7-4700MQ
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
652.7 s
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C / 8T · 2.40 GHz
671.5 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
408
Intel Core i5-1035G1
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
406
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
390
Intel Core i3-1005G1
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
388
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
386
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-4910MQ
4C / 8T · 2.90 GHz
1,756
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,753
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 1.60 GHz
1,737
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
1,735
Intel Core i7-5700HQ
4C / 8T · 2.70 GHz
1,729
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-1035G4
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
172 cb
Intel Core i5-1035G7
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
172 cb
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
171 cb
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
170 cb
Intel Core i5-8300H
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
169 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C / 8T · 2.40 GHz
564 cb
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
558 cb
Intel Core i5-8265U
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
549 cb
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
546 cb
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
541 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i 8000U (WL) (8)
ArchitectureWhiskey Lake U
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1356
Generation8
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 1.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 2.30 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache6.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel UHD Graphics 620
GPU frequency0.30 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory16 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2016

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ3/2018
Release price385 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel Core i5-8265U
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