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Core i3-8145U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.10 GHz, Whiskey Lake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2018.

Average Bench: 52.8% (735th of 1459)

Based on 15,431 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000806EB, BFEBFBFF000806EC Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8145U CPU @ 2.10GHz
Poor: 28%Average: 52.8% Great: 66%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-8145U averaged 47.1% 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 67.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 89Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-8145U is 38.1%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-8145U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 225Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 225Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 15,431 samples)
Rank 73552.8%
Min Avg Max
25.1 Memory 67.2 84.7
41.2 1-Core 89 117
76.1 2-Core 158 206
60.4% 105 Pts
Min Avg Max
102 4-Core 223 306
110 8-Core 225 306
30% 224 Pts
Min Avg Max
120 64-Core 225 304
13.9% 225 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 63.6
1-Core 112
2-Core 198
69% 125 Pts
4-Core 299
8-Core 300
40% 300 Pts
64-Core 298
18% 298 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
56.1% Above average
Memory 67.3
1-Core 92.7
2-Core 163
62% 108 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 261
35% 261 Pts
64-Core 263
16% 263 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
54.2% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 153
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 207
28% 207 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
51% Above average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 66.8
2-Core 121
54% 87.5 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 165
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
49.7% Average
Memory 64.4
1-Core 98.5
2-Core 156
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 211
28% 207 Pts
64-Core 205
13% 205 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
44.9% Average
Memory 61.2
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 122
51% 86.1 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 166
22% 167 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
43.5% Average
Memory 61
1-Core 56
2-Core 95.7
44% 70.9 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 152
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
42.2% Average
Memory 51.8
1-Core 79.1
2-Core 124
49% 84.9 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 196
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
34.9% Below average
Memory 39.1
1-Core 69.8
2-Core 129
44% 79.2 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 179
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 169
10% 169 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,948 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude 3310

CPU
Core i3-8145UIntelBench 53%, 15,431 samples300x
GPU
UHD Graphics 620IntelBench 5%, 178,291 samples519x
UHD Graphics 610IntelBench 2%, 3,878 samples71x
SSD
NVMe SK hynix 256GBBc511Bench 137%, 7,666 samples120x
NVMe KIOXIA 128GBKbg40zns128gBench 112%, 1,264 samples77x
NVMe SK hynix 128GBBc711Bench 129%, 362 samples53x
RAM
HMAA1GS6CJR6N-XN 1x8GBUnknownBench 32%, 13,137 samples117x
HMA81GS6DJR8N-VK 1x8GBUnknownBench 39%, 886 samples43x
HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK 1x8GBUnknownBench 41%, 10,071 samples34x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-8145U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameWhiskey Lake
Launch DateQ3'18
Processor Numberi3-8145U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.10 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 Frequency1.00 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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USA-User
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9,918

Average (edit your comment) Add link

7 months ago.

It is a very fast i3 processor

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,828

Good

6 months ago.

Good dual core processor Minecraft works flawless on my Lenovo IdeaCentre A340

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,998

Poor

2 years ago.

it is alright but without good cooling it gets quite slow

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,419

Poor

24 months ago.

It became weak in 2022 for even everyday usage - Dev student

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,300

Poor

4 years ago.

Not fast, not slow. budget friendly, good price

CRI-User
Avatar level
1,230

Excellent

3 years ago.

Not only does it work for my son´s school needs, buy he was able to upload Minecraft and the speed was enough for some internet games he couldn´t use on his previous Intel laptop.

Thibs
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188

Excellent

4 years ago.

Very fast for an i3 processor.

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