Intel Core i5-8350U vs Intel Core i5-10310U

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Intel Core i5-8350U or Intel Core i5-8350U – 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 i5-8350U 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.
The Intel Core i5-10310U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10310U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
8 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-8350U Name Intel Core i5-10310U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i5-10310U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10310U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10310U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10310U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2019
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
None TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8350U 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 i5-10310U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2020
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Comet Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
385 $ Release price 297 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
4255
4255
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3779
3779

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
4170
4170
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3002
3002

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3761
3761
Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3724
3724

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
2057
2057
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1821
1821

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1872
1872
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1564
1564

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1198
1198

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10310U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1123
1123
Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
886
886