Intel Core i5-1245U vs Intel Core i5-8350U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-1245U or Intel Core i5-1245U – 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 i5-1245U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1245U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8350U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8350U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i5-1245U Name Intel Core i5-8350U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 8000U
12 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1245U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-8350U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8350U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 4x
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 4
1.6 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1245U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1245U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8350U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8350U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
80 Execution units 24
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
13 Generation 9.5
12.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2016
10 nm Technology 14 nm
640 Shaders 192
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2400
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1245U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8350U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1356
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 385 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Alder Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
13411
13411
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
6255
6255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
7890
7890
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3779
3779

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-1245U
10C 12T @ 1.6 GHz
1644
1644
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
864
864