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Average Bench: 52.7% (740th of 1463)

Based on 87,841 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000806EB, BFEBFBFF000806EC Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 52.7% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-8265U averaged 47.2% 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 63.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 81.7Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-8265U is 47.1%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-8265U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 313Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 313Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 87,841 samples)
Min Avg Max
20.7 Memory 63.2 84.1
34.3 1-Core 81.7 110
64.3 2-Core 148 216
56.4% 97.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
107 4-Core 234 362
158 8-Core 313 485
34.8% 274 Pts
Min Avg Max
160 64-Core 313 463
19.4% 313 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 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 74.7
1-Core 101
2-Core 188
69% 121 Pts
4-Core 346
8-Core 296
44% 321 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 63.1
1-Core 105
2-Core 214
69% 127 Pts
4-Core 370
8-Core 438
52% 404 Pts
64-Core 411
26% 411 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.8
1-Core 93.9
2-Core 184
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 332
37% 292 Pts
64-Core 332
20% 332 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
Memory 67.6
1-Core 88.5
2-Core 151
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 291
35% 267 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.5
1-Core 60.9
2-Core 114
52% 84 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 294
26% 220 Pts
64-Core 315
20% 315 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 73
1-Core 58.9
2-Core 121
51% 84.3 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 233
26% 202 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Memory 65
1-Core 100
2-Core 153
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 252
29% 226 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,738,727 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-8265U Builds (Compare 1,734 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-8265U Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameWhiskey Lake
Launch DateQ3'18
Processor Numberi5-8265U
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$297.00
Clock Speed1.60 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.90 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
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 Bandwidth37.5 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

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
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size46x24
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1528

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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Poor

10 months ago.

Ok for studying and can do slight lag 4k youtube videos but can handle 1080p very efficiently.Good for light gamers but not for 3d games like Minecraft or fortnite


Terrible

18 months ago.

Best midrange cpu for normal users


Good

9 months ago.

this cpu has great performance in my works


Poor

15 months ago.

Very fast for medium gaming and work in my opinion


Excellent

10 days ago.

about 3.88 ghz turbo boost i saw a few minutes ago.


Good

3 years ago.

Excelente custo benefício, rápido e muito econômico.


Good

4 years ago.

It throttles but not as much as AMD!


Excellent

17 months ago.

i use this cpu daily absolutely fine for modern tasks


Good

3 years ago.

Although gets hot quickly but performs like super star


Excellent

3 years ago.

Good, but the integrated video is not good for 3d games like minecraft, which is in the 47 fps range, but apart from that it is much faster than life's ryzen 3 pro 3300u and ryzen 5 2500u, and it's very economical with TDP 15W


Excellent

4 years ago.

If there is cold, then the Turbo Boost is awesome.


Good

2 years ago.

I like it a lot, it's in my first laptop, which I got new. While it doesn't get to it's max turbo ever, except if I benchmarked in a fridge and made power limit non-existent, it's still great for minor gaming, photo editing, etc. The igpu isn't the greatest, but it's alright for everyday tasks.


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