Core i5-8365U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-8365U

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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 i5-8365U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,873 Rank: 978
Rank Name Score Visual
974 Core i7-3820QM 4,877
+0.1%
975 Core i7-4702MQ 4,877
+0.1%
976 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,875
+0%
977 Core M3-7Y32 4,874
+0%
978 Core i5-8365U 4,873
979 Core i7-4860HQ 4,871
+-0%
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
-0.1%
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
-0.1%
982 Core i7-3720QM 4,868
-0.1%
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-8365U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,713 Rank: 945
Rank Name Score Visual
941 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,719
+0.1%
942 Core i5-4590S 4,719
+0.1%
943 Core i5-4570S 4,716
+0.1%
944 Core i3-7320 4,713
+0%
945 Core i5-8365U 4,713
946 Celeron G3920 4,712
+-0%
947 Core i5-4430 4,712
+-0%
948 Core i7-6822EQ 4,711
+-0%
949 Core i5-6500T 4,711
+-0%
950 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,707
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-8365U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,980 Rank: 947
Rank Name Score Visual
943 Core i5-6400T 4,993
+0.3%
944 Celeron G4900 4,988
+0.2%
945 Core i7-3740QM 4,988
+0.2%
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
+0%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
948 Core i7 970 4,980
+0%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
+-0%
950 Xeon Gold 5120 4,978
+-0%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,976
-0.1%
952 Core i5-7200U 4,975
-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 i5-8365U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,651 Rank: 819
Rank Name Score Visual
815 Core i5-4590 4,652
+0%
816 Core i5-4570R 4,652
+0%
817 Core i7-6700HQ 4,651
+0%
818 Core i3-8100 4,651
+0%
819 Core i5-8365U 4,651
820 Xeon X5687 4,651
+0%
821 Core i5-10310U 4,651
+0%
822 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,650
+-0%
823 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,650
+-0%
824 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,650
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-8365U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 851
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
851 Core i5-8365U 4,621
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%
856 Core i7-8565U 4,620
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-8365U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,663 Rank: 812
Rank Name Score Visual
808 Xeon D-1521 4,664
+0%
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
+0%
810 Core i5-10210U 4,664
+0%
811 Core i7-8550U 4,663
+0%
812 Core i5-8365U 4,663
813 Core i5-4440 4,663
+0%
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
+-0%
815 Core i7-3770 4,662
+-0%
816 Core i5-6300HQ 4,661
+-0%
817 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,661
+-0%

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Core i5-8365U Details

Designed for mobile users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency, the Intel Core i5-8365U is a 4-core, 8-thread processor built on the Whiskey Lake-U architecture. Launched in April 2019, this CPU remains relevant in lightweight laptops and ultrabooks where thermal and power constraints are critical. With a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 4.1 GHz, it delivers strong single-threaded performance, making it suitable for everyday productivity and light multimedia tasks.

The processor operates at a 15 W TDP and is packaged in an FC-BGA1528 socket, which limits user-upgradability but allows for slim system designs. It features 6 MB of L3 cache, 0.061 MB of L1 cache, and 0.244 MB of L2 cache, contributing to efficient data handling. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 memory, achieving up to 37.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated UHD Graphics 620 GPU runs at 300 MHz base and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering decent graphics performance for office work and HD video playback.

Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology enables the four physical cores to handle eight threads simultaneously, enhancing multitasking capabilities. The chip supports modern instruction sets including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, which improve performance in encryption, compression, and computational workloads. Virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d are included, making it suitable for virtual machines and enterprise applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-8365U scores 4873 overall, ranking #978 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4980 (#947) and a multicore score of 4713 (#944). It outperforms older desktop CPUs like the Core i5-4430 and Core i5-6500T but falls behind more modern mobile processors such as the Ryzen 7 3700U. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it ranks among mid-tier mobile processors, while its multicore score places it in a mid-range position relative to its peers.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-8365U remains a viable option for users who need a reliable, power-efficient mobile processor for general computing, light content creation, and office productivity. While it lacks the performance of current-generation CPUs, its low power draw and decent integrated graphics make it a practical choice for budget laptops and business-oriented devices where thermal constraints are a concern.
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Intel Core i5-8365U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-8365U
Model Number: i5-8365U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Whiskey Lake-U
Socket: FCBGA1528
Package: FC-BGA14F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 37.5 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 620
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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