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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% (718th of 1442)

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 71852.8%
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 2.9 GHz (avg)
61.4% Good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 109
2-Core 181
74% 125 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 220
30% 222 Pts
64-Core 218
14% 218 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
55.3% Above average
Memory 66.9
1-Core 92.7
2-Core 176
63% 112 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 254
34% 254 Pts
64-Core 272
17% 272 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 81.1
2-Core 135
58% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 215
8-Core 217
29% 216 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
49.9% Average
Memory 56.4
1-Core 98.5
2-Core 181
62% 112 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 250
34% 251 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
46.9% Average
Memory 68.8
1-Core 56.1
2-Core 97.2
47% 74 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 152
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
44.9% Average
Memory 47.7
1-Core 60.8
2-Core 140
46% 82.9 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 245
33% 244 Pts
64-Core 266
16% 266 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
32.1% Below average
Memory 37.9
1-Core 36.8
2-Core 91.6
31% 55.4 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 142
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,719,732 CPUs tested

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

System: Dell Latitude 3310

CPU
Core i3-8145UIntelBench 53%, 15,431 samples294x
GPU
UHD Graphics 620IntelBench 5%, 178,291 samples511x
UHD Graphics 610IntelBench 2%, 3,878 samples69x
SSD
NVMe SK hynix 256GBBc511Bench 137%, 7,666 samples116x
NVMe KIOXIA 128GBKbg40zns128gBench 129%, 840 samples74x
NVMe SK hynix 128GBBc711Bench 129%, 362 samples52x
RAM
HMAA1GS6CJR6N-XN 1x8GBUnknownBench 32%, 13,137 samples116x
HMA81GS6DJR8N-VK 1x8GBUnknownBench 39%, 886 samples43x
HMA81GS6CJR8N-VK 1x8GBUnknownBench 41%, 10,071 samples33x
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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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9,834

Average (edit your comment) Add link

4 months ago.

It is a very fast i3 processor

GBR-User
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5,782

Good

2 months ago.

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

AUS-User
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3,948

Poor

2 years ago.

it is alright but without good cooling it gets quite slow

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,397

Poor

20 months ago.

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

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,290

Poor

4 years ago.

Not fast, not slow. budget friendly, good price

CRI-User
Avatar level
1,218

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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