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 i5-8269U Name Intel Core i5-8279U
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
8 Generation 8
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

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
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
384 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 9.5
48 Execution units 48
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2019
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake U Architecture Coffee Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 320 $
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1528
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2