Intel Core i5-8350U vs Intel Core i5-7360U

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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 i5-7360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
8 Generation 7
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 7000U
Intel Core i5-8350U Name Intel Core i5-7360U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i5-7360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7360U is 2.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 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 i5-7360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7360U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 48
192 Shaders 384
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i5-7360U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2016
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
385 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
12257
12257
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
8105
8105

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
4157
4157
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
3782
3782

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3779
3779
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2055
2055

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3761
3761
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2493
2493

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3002
3002
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1866
1866

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
1198
1198
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1112
1112

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
886
886
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
829
829

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
571
571
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
383
383

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8350U
4C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
167
167
Intel Core i5-7360U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
153
153