Core i7-8650U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-8650U

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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 i7-8650U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,302 Rank: 618
Rank Name Score Visual
614 Xeon E3-1225 v6 5,305
+0.1%
615 Xeon W-2133 5,304
+0%
616 Core i3-7100 5,304
+0%
617 Core i7-4790 5,303
+0%
618 Core i7-8650U 5,302
619 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,301
+-0%
620 Xeon Gold 5118 5,301
+-0%
621 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,299
-0.1%
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 5,298
-0.1%
623 Core i7-9750H 5,298
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-8650U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,023 Rank: 622
Rank Name Score Visual
618 Xeon E3-1240 v3 5,029
+0.1%
619 Core i5-10400T 5,028
+0.1%
620 Core i7-9750HF 5,027
+0.1%
621 Xeon Silver 4114 5,023
+0%
622 Core i7-8650U 5,023
623 Celeron N2820 5,023
+0%
624 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 5,023
+0%
625 Xeon E3-1265L v3 5,022
+-0%
626 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 5,022
+-0%
627 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 5,020
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-8650U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,488 Rank: 560
Rank Name Score Visual
556 Xeon Gold 6136 5,495
+0.1%
557 Core i3-4370 5,493
+0.1%
558 Xeon E5-1620 0 5,491
+0.1%
559 Core i9-10885H 5,490
+0%
560 Core i7-8650U 5,488
561 Core i7-4940MX 5,486
+-0%
562 Core i7-9750H 5,485
-0.1%
563 Xeon Gold 6142 5,485
-0.1%
564 EPYC 7371 5,483
-0.1%
565 EPYC 7401 5,480
-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 i7-8650U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,660 Rank: 790
Rank Name Score Visual
786 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,661
+0%
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,661
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1220 v5 4,660
+0%
789 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,660
+0%
790 Core i7-8650U 4,660
791 Core i5-4690 4,660
+0%
792 Core i7-5700HQ 4,660
+0%
793 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,659
+-0%
794 Core i5-4670K 4,659
+-0%
795 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,658
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-8650U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,628 Rank: 835
Rank Name Score Visual
831 Core i3-8300 4,629
+0%
832 Core i7-4722HQ 4,629
+0%
833 Core i7-3630QM 4,629
+0%
834 Core i3-9300T 4,628
+0%
835 Core i7-8650U 4,628
836 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,628
+0%
837 Core i7-4702HQ 4,627
+-0%
838 Core i3-8100 4,626
+-0%
839 Core i7-8665U 4,626
+-0%
840 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,626
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-8650U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,679 Rank: 777
Rank Name Score Visual
773 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,682
+0.1%
774 Core i7-10510U 4,681
+0%
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
+0%
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
+0%
777 Core i7-8650U 4,679
778 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,679
+0%
779 Core i5-7300HQ 4,678
+-0%
780 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,678
+-0%
781 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,678
+-0%
782 Core i5-4590S 4,676
-0.1%

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Core i7-8650U Details

The Intel Core i7-8650U stands as a capable mid-range mobile processor, though its performance now places it firmly in the older generation of 14 nm Kaby Lake-U Refresh designs. Launched in August 2017, the chip is no longer a mainstream choice in 2026, but it remains relevant for lightweight computing tasks due to its efficient 15 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 620. The processor features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel Hyper-Threading, with a base clock of 1.9 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.2 GHz. It operates on a 14 nm process and includes 8 MB of L3 cache, a 1 MiB L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, supporting up to 32 GB of DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 memory across two channels. Its 4000 MT/s bus speed and OPI interface contribute to its balanced performance profile.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-8650U achieves an Overall Score of 5302, placing it at #618 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5488 (#560) and a Multicore Score of 5023 (#621). These results position it just behind the Core i7-7700 and above the Xeon E3-1265L v3 in multicore performance. While it holds its own against several older Intel and AMD mobile processors, it is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs in both single-core and multi-core workloads. For instance, it trails behind the Core i9-14900KS by over 3000 points in single-core and nearly 6000 points in multicore performance, highlighting the generational gap. Its strongest category is single-core performance, where it ranks among mid-tier mobile chips, but its multicore capabilities are more modest.

The integrated UHD Graphics 620 GPU, with 24 execution units and a base frequency of 300 MHz (up to 1150 MHz), provides basic graphics performance suitable for office applications, HD video playback, and light gaming. It supports up to three displays and can handle tasks like web browsing and 1080p content streaming. The processor supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x for virtualization, ensuring compatibility with modern software and virtual machine environments. However, its locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, and it lacks support for AVX-512, which is a limitation for high-end computational workloads.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-8650U is best suited for entry-level laptops, thin-and-light devices, and users prioritizing battery life over raw performance. It remains a viable option for general productivity, multimedia consumption, and light multitasking, but its age and limited capabilities make it unsuitable for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming. While it offers solid efficiency and reliability for its time, newer processors have far surpassed it in both speed and feature set, making it a relic of a previous era in mobile computing.
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Intel Core i7-8650U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-8650U
Family: Core
Series: i7-8000
Model Number: i7-8650U
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (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: $409.00

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: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133
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: 1150 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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