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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 2000M
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8365U Name Intel Core i3-2357M
 
 

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
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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.
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 6
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2011
24 Execution units 12
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
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0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 96
12 Direct X 10.1
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

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 JPEG No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
10 W TDP down None
25 W TDP up None
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.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
297 $ Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 32 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB