Intel Core i5-8365U vs Intel Core i7-10610U

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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 i7-10610U 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10610U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8365U Name Intel Core i7-10610U
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 1000G/10000U
8 Generation 10
 
 

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 i7-10610U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10610U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
 
 

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 i7-10610U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10610U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2019
24 Execution units 64
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 512
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 11
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 / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
10 W TDP down 10 W
25 W TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-10610U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Ice Lake U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
297 $ Release price 409 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3762
3762
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3335
3335

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3486
3486
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
2866
2866

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
2171
2171
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1853
1853

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1442
1442
Intel Core i5-8365U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1309
1309