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Core i5-8250U

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @1.60 GHz, Kaby Lake R.
Release date ≈ Q3 2017.

Average Bench: 53.1% (711th of 1442)

Based on 234,942 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000806EA Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8250U CPU @ 1.60GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 53.1% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-8250U averaged 46.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 63.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 78.5Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-8250U is 44.8%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-8250U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 312Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 315Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 234,942 samples)
Rank 71153.1%
Min Avg Max
21.7 Memory 63.6 84.4
34.9 1-Core 78.5 102
70.1 2-Core 146 198
55.6% 96 Pts
Min Avg Max
112 4-Core 237 339
145 8-Core 315 481
35.1% 276 Pts
Min Avg Max
161 64-Core 312 471
19.3% 312 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
71.4% Very good
Memory 78.2
1-Core 100
2-Core 199
71% 126 Pts
4-Core 349
8-Core 496
53% 422 Pts
64-Core 373
23% 373 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
65.7% Good
Memory 77.5
1-Core 103
2-Core 194
71% 125 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 397
44% 347 Pts
64-Core 412
26% 412 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz
61.7% Good
Memory 82.2
1-Core 85.5
2-Core 151
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 315
34% 270 Pts
64-Core 362
22% 362 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
60.1% Good
Memory 79.6
1-Core 87.4
2-Core 180
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 225
8-Core 295
33% 260 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 62
1-Core 64.4
2-Core 127
50% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 291
33% 260 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
40.9% Average
Memory 69.2
1-Core 65.3
2-Core 115
51% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 70.1
8-Core 195
15% 133 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
40.3% Average
Memory 52.6
1-Core 45.7
2-Core 89.7
38% 62.7 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 210
23% 182 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
30.9% Below average
Memory 40.3
1-Core 72.7
2-Core 112
43% 75 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 241
21% 178 Pts
64-Core 242
15% 242 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
15.6% Very poor
Memory 12.4
1-Core 38
2-Core 41.1
17% 30.5 Pts
4-Core 101
8-Core 214
18% 157 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,717,182 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5570

CPU
Core i5-8250UIntelBench 53%, 234,942 samples1,808x
GPU
UHD Graphics 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake R)IntelBench 5%, 420,154 samples3,824x
Radeon 530AMDBench 7%, 3,164 samples166x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples142x
SSD
hynix SC311 SATA 256GBSKBench 78%, 22,335 samples133x
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples87x
hynix SC311 SATA 128GBSKBench 65%, 20,313 samples75x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples947x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 4,259 samples158x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 27,567 samples147x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-8250U Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake R
Launch DateQ3'17
Processor Numberi5-8250U
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$297.00
Clock Speed1.60 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.40 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFC-BGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,834

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

DEU-User
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5,743

Excellent

20 days ago.

DAS IST MERCEDES FUR ALLER TEHNOLOGY!!! .... AMD- ZIMMER HEIZUNG!!!!!!!

CAN-User
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4,956

Poor

2 months ago.

Its lasted over 5 years of abuse, never was over the top for performance, but you get exactly what you expect

IND-User
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4,772

Excellent

3 months ago.

Nice to have power when needed! Laptop idles at 7watts with screen set to lowest, HDD, MX150-0, 8GBx1. 15watts with youtube 1080 playing with browsers windows open. Normal games 20-35watts. Mid-high end games goes upto 55watts. Mixed settings of 720p medium & low playable as using MSI Afterburner to lock at 30-35FPS & Processor power setting 99% max. Temp doesn't go beyond 85 for very demanding games. Happy with it at the moment!

ROU-User
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4,615

Excellent

14 months ago.

Very affordable and great performance. Not the best for gaming with integrated graphics, but amazing for regular use.

AUS-User
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3,948

Good

18 months ago.

Within 1 full year of usage, the processor is primitive.

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,397

Good

9 months ago.

More than enough for development

CZE-User
Avatar level
3,344

Good

11 months ago.

the chip is pretty trash considering what amd offers, also basically never hits the turbo unless undervolted

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,261

Poor

2 months ago.

Its okay for mid gaming and of course high quallity to do work since its cheap and affordable highly recommended

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,220

Good

3 years ago.

Roda todos os jogos a um fps aceitavel

BGR-User
Avatar level
2,880

Good

19 months ago.

Does it's work with 2 browsers with 30+ tabs in total, +mail client +few specific clients (XenCenter, some VPN etc), the laptop is not using the fan.

ISR-User
Avatar level
2,338

Poor

1 month ago.

Ok for everyday usage, and ever gaming and some multimedia

LTU-User
Avatar level
2,308

Poor

15 months ago.

i have performance issues with lenovo t480 on ubuntu, previous dell with 5200 was much better

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,128

Excellent

2 years ago.

I've been exceptionally pleased with this processor after 3 years of usage in Asus Vivoflip notebook. Low voltage combined with efficient power management and consistent performance. No disappointments whatsoever. Perhaps the best laptop cpu I have used.

SAU-User
Avatar level
1,876

Good

4 years ago.

It’s not very good and it’s not very bad

UZB-User
Avatar level
1,276

Poor

3 years ago.

High temperature, around 50 C when it does nothing, and around 55-60 C when does some usual simple work or navigating in social webs.

PAN-User
Avatar level
1,116

Excellent

19 months ago.

Me ha funcionado muy bien, le tengo dos unidades de estado sólido y una configuracion de 32GB de RAM y anda genial

QAT-User
Avatar level
898

Good

4 years ago.

pretty decent in terms of light gaming

NGA-User
Avatar level
798

Good

3 months ago.

i personally use this i think its pretty good but...i need help in overclocking my CPU

ExecutableFiles
Avatar level
122

Average

4 years ago.

Its not the best processor but so far it has done well on my laptop

TheWildShadow55
Avatar level
116

Good

5 years ago.

Don't understand the hate on this chip, for a laptop CPU it's pretty nice

Earl736
Avatar level
4

Excellent

5 years ago.

Packed with 4 Cores and 8 Threads with max speed of 3.4 Ghz, this 8th Gen refresh of Mobile Kaby Lake little fighter is comparable to an i7-7700HQ (which is a high-end mobile CPU from last generation), not bad considering it was a low to mid end chip and carries 15W TDP. Can be found with laptops starting from 550$, which represents a good value compared to others 4 Core-8 Threaded mobile solutions (the i7-7700HQ is found on $750+ laptops), although it's usually paired with a GT-1030 leveled MX150 and MX130. For productivity and gaming fans on budget, this is a good value, but those who demands better performance should start with i5-8300H and above.

goldenwelf
Avatar level
4

Average

4 years ago.

extremely hot, but does the job well

pezsitmail
Avatar level
2

Excellent

5 years ago.

Best buy in 2018. Not most expensive, but with real 4 core it can work very hard, only if you want! I can work as a developer (from AC, in office) or as a journalist. Away from power in the nature.

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