Intel Core i5-L16G7 vs Intel Core i7-8500Y

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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 i7-8500Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8500Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-L16G7 Name Intel Core i7-8500Y
Intel Core i L Group Intel Core i 8000Y
12 Generation 8
 
 

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 i7-8500Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8500Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 2x
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 2.7 GHz
1.4 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 1.5 GHz
5 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
4x Tremont Cores B None
No Hyperthreading Yes
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
5 Threads 4
None None 4.2 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 i7-8500Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8500Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2018
48 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (64 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 615
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Generation 9.5
10 nm Technology 14 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 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
Decode 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 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 33.3 GB/s
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 5 W watts.
5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 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 i7-8500Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2019
FC-CSP1016 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Lakefield Architecture Amber Lake Y
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
309 $ Release price 390 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 14 nm