Intel Core i3-2365M vs Intel Core i5-8259U

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Intel Core i3-2365M or Intel Core i3-2365M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2365M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2365M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8259U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8259U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 8000U
2 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2365M Name Intel Core i5-8259U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2365M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2365M is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2365M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2365M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8259U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
96 Shaders 384
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 48
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
6 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2365M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8259U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Coffee Lake U
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4316
4316
Intel Core i3-2365M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
482
482

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1167
1167
Intel Core i3-2365M
2C 4T @ 1.4 GHz
221
221