Intel Core i5-8269U vs Intel Core i5-8279U

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Intel Core i5-8269U or Intel Core i5-8269U – 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 i5-8269U 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 i5-8269U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8279U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8279U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
Mobile Segment Mobile
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i5-8269U Name Intel Core i5-8279U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8269U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8269U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8269U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8269U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8279U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8279U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
384 Shaders 384
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
48 Execution units 48
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8269U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8279U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 320 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1528
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Coffee Lake U Architecture Coffee Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm