Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs Intel Core i5-8250U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-L16G7 or Intel Core i5-L16G7 – 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-L16G7 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-L16G7, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8250U 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 i5-8250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core i 8000U
12 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name Intel Core i5-8250U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.4 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.
The Intel Core i5-8250U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8250U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
5 Threads 8
None None 4x
5 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
4x Tremont Cores B None
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU), which has 512 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8250U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
512 Shaders 192
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2016
10 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 24
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
12 Generation 9.5
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 15 W watts.
5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8250U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
309 $ Release price 385 $
Lakefield Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
2956
2956
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
1754
1754

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1509
1509
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
577
577

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
549
549
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
251
251

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
348
348
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
272
272

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
157
157
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C 5T @ 1.4 GHz
107
107