Intel Core i5-8365U vs Intel Core i5-1245U

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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 i5-1245U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1245U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8365U Name Intel Core i5-1245U
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
8 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-1245U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 2x Golden Cove
4 CPU Cores 10
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 1.2 GHz
4x Cores None
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Frequency None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
None None 8x Gracemont
 
 

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 i5-1245U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1245U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
12 Direct X 12.1
24 Execution units 80
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
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Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2022
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
192 Shaders 640
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
9.5 Generation 13
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 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 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 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.
25 W TDP up None
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
10 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 i5-1245U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1744
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2022
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
297 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 10 nm