Core i5-8250U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-8250U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-8250U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,078 Rank: 811
Rank Name Score Visual
807 Ryzen 5 2400GE 5,081
+0.1%
808 Core i7-4850HQ 5,081
+0.1%
809 Pentium G4400 5,080
+0%
810 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,079
+0%
811 Core i5-8250U 5,078
812 Xeon W-2123 5,076
+-0%
813 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,076
+-0%
814 FX-8310 5,073
-0.1%
815 Xeon E3-1535M v6 5,072
-0.1%
816 Core i7-5557U 5,071
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-8250U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,789 Rank: 854
Rank Name Score Visual
850 FX-8370E 4,793
+0.1%
851 Pentium Gold G4560 4,792
+0.1%
852 Core i3-7350K 4,792
+0.1%
853 Xeon E5-2670 4,792
+0.1%
854 Core i5-8250U 4,789
855 Atom C3858 4,789
+0%
856 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,789
+0%
857 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,789
+0%
858 Core i7-4720HQ 4,788
+-0%
859 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,787
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-8250U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,270 Rank: 753
Rank Name Score Visual
749 Core i5-7500T 5,274
+0.1%
750 Xeon E3-1240L v5 5,273
+0.1%
751 Core i7-4960X 5,271
+0%
752 Pentium Gold G4620 5,270
+0%
753 Core i5-8250U 5,270
754 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,267
-0.1%
755 Xeon E3-1280 v3 5,267
-0.1%
756 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,266
-0.1%
757 Core i7-4810MQ 5,265
-0.1%
758 Core i7-4980HQ 5,265
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-8250U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,642 Rank: 851
Rank Name Score Visual
847 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,644
+0%
848 Core i5-3570K 4,644
+0%
849 Core i7-3740QM 4,644
+0%
850 Core i5-3570 4,643
+0%
851 Core i5-8250U 4,642
852 Core i3-8300T 4,642
+0%
853 Core i5-4590S 4,642
+0%
854 Core i7-4700HQ 4,642
+0%
855 Xeon E3-1290 4,642
+0%
856 Core i7-4710HQ 4,641
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-8250U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 850
Rank Name Score Visual
846 Core i7-4700MQ 4,623
+0%
847 Core i5-4690K 4,622
+0%
848 Core i7-4712HQ 4,622
+0%
849 Core i5-10310U 4,622
+0%
850 Core i5-8250U 4,621
851 Core i5-8365U 4,621
+0%
852 Core i7-3635QM 4,621
+0%
853 Pentium Gold G7400 4,621
+0%
854 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,620
+-0%
855 Core i5-4690 4,620
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-8250U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 831
Rank Name Score Visual
827 Core i7-990X 4,658
+0%
828 Core i5-10310U 4,658
+0%
829 Core i3-9100TE 4,658
+0%
830 Core i7-3940XM 4,657
+0%
831 Core i5-8250U 4,656
832 Core i7-4710HQ 4,656
+0%
833 Core i7-4702HQ 4,656
+0%
834 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,656
+0%
835 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,654
+-0%
836 Core i5-8265U 4,654
+-0%

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Core i5-8250U Details

Launched in August 2017, the Intel Core i5-8250U remains a relevant mobile processor for budget and mainstream laptops, offering a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency. Built on Intel’s Kaby Lake Refresh architecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, it features a quad-core, eight-thread design enabled by Hyper-Threading technology. With a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching up to 3.4 GHz, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance while maintaining a low 15 W TDP, making it ideal for thin-and-light systems. Its integrated UHD Graphics 620 GPU, equipped with 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz, supports basic multimedia tasks and light gaming, though it lacks the power for modern AAA titles.

The Core i5-8250U’s memory subsystem supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133, providing a maximum bandwidth of 35.76 GB/s. It includes a 6 MiB L3 cache and a 1 MiB L2 cache, enhancing data access speed for multitasking and application responsiveness. The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel Speed Shift, which optimize power and performance under load. Despite being several years old, the chip continues to perform well in everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, office productivity, and video playback.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-8250U achieves an Overall Score of 5078, placing it at #811 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 5270 ranks it #752, indicating strong individual-thread performance, while its Multicore Score of 4789 places it at #854, reflecting competent multi-core capabilities. Compared to contemporaries like the Core i7-4720HQ and Core i5-4670, it outperforms them in both single- and multi-threaded workloads, although it falls behind newer processors such as the Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i7-4850HQ. Notably, it trails behind modern desktop CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and Intel Core i9-14900KS, which are in a completely different performance tier.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-8250U is best suited for users seeking a reliable, energy-efficient processor for general productivity and light multimedia use. While its age limits its ability to handle demanding modern applications, its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a practical choice for students, professionals, and casual users. The processor’s position in the middle of the performance spectrum ensures it remains a viable option in the used or refurbished market, particularly in systems where battery life and thermal management are priorities.
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Intel Core i5-8250U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-8250U
Family: Core
Series: i5-8000
Model Number: i5-8250U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake R
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 142
Socket: BGA1356
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $297.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400 LPDDR3-2133 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1, 4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 620
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 123 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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