Intel Core i5-8365U vs Intel Core i3-2357M

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Intel Core i5-8365U or Intel Core i5-8365U – 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 i5-8365U 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 i5-8365U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2357M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2357M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8365U Name Intel Core i3-2357M
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 2000M
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8365U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8365U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2357M is 1.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8365U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8365U 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 i3-2357M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2357M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
12 Direct X 10.1
24 Execution units 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
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Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2011
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
192 Shaders 96
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
9.5 Generation 6
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8365U 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 i3-2357M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1023
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2011
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Sandy Bridge H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
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14 nm Technology 32 nm