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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5953
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.1 GHz

Intel Core i5 8365U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-8365U is a Whiskey Lake-based quad-core processor featuring 8 threads, a base frequency of 1.60 GHz, and a max turbo frequency of 4.10 GHz with 6 MB of Smart Cache. Manufactured on an improved 14nm++ process, its main strengths include support for Intel vPro technology for business security, a power-efficient 15W TDP (configurable up to 25W), and integrated UHD Graphics 620 which supports 4K at 60Hz. However, its main drawbacks are its reliance on older architecture that is no longer competitive with modern chips, limited integrated graphics performance for heavy gaming, and a tendency to throttle under sustained heavy workloads due to thermal limits in thin laptop designs.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 8365U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.6
Intel Core i5 8365U has a technical score of 4.55 points, which is lower than that of 64.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 8365U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

5.9
Intel Core i5 8365U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 8365U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1528
Intel Core i5 8365U uses the FCBGA1528 CPU socket, which is older than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 300 Series
Intel Core i5 8365U supports Intel 300 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 8365U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i5 8365U has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i5 8365U offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 8365U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.1 GHz
Intel Core i5 8365U reaches a boost clock of 4.1 GHz which is lower than that of 56.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.6 GHz
Intel Core i5 8365U has a base clock of 4x1.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 8365U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 8365U is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i5 8365U has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i5 8365U has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i5 8365U has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR3
Intel Core i5 8365U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR3, which is newer than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Core i5 8365U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Core i5 8365U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 8365U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 8365U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel Core i5 8365U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 55.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 8365U has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 8365U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 8365U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 53.3% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 8365U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 8365U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

29 W
Intel Core i5 8365U has a boost power of 29 W which is lower than that of 81% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 8365U has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 8365U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 8365U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 54.7% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (29 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (29 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.29 W vs 64 W
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 8365U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 8365U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 8365U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 54.7% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (29 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 8365U supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 8365U does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 8365U uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,528 vs FP2).
  • 49.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,400 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 94.7% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (42.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 8365U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 17.1% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,058 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 12.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (422 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 43.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,953 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 4.7% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 12 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (16 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 5.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,391 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 8365U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 8365U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (37.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 8365U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 49.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,400 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,400 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,400 vs 2,783
  • 94.7% slower classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (42.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (42.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.42.05 vs 791.745
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 8365U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 8365U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 17.1% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,058 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,058 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,058 vs 2,483
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 8365U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 8365U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 12.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (422 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 8365U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (422 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.422 vs 484
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 8365U?

  • Efficient power consumption leads to good battery life in many portable devices.
  • Adequate performance for everyday office tasks, web browsing, and light multitasking.
  • Highly affordable in the refurbished and budget market segment.
  • Official support for Windows 11 and wide compatibility with various Linux distributions.
  • Features vPro technology, providing extra security and management tools for business users.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 8365U?

  • Struggles with demanding workloads such as heavy video editing or modern gaming.
  • Dated 14nm architecture compared to more modern and efficient 10nm or smaller processes.
  • Integrated UHD 620 graphics are significantly weaker than newer Iris Xe or Ryzen alternatives.
  • Susceptible to thermal throttling and overheating under full power in thin laptop chassis.
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the specific laptop's cooling solution and TDP limits.

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cpubenchmark.net
27/03/2026
Intel Core i5-8365U @ 1.60GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-8365U is a Whiskey Lake mobile processor released in April 2019, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 1.60 GHz base clock with 4.10 GHz boost capabilities. Targeted at thin-and-light laptops, the 15W chip offers solid multitasking for office tasks, though it is now considered a legacy part. Pros include high power efficiency, fast burst performance, and robust...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
28/03/2026
Intel Core i5-8365U - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i5-8365U is an 8th Gen "Whiskey Lake" 15W quad-core processor designed for thin, business-class laptops, offering 4 cores and 8 threads with boost speeds up to 4.1 GHz. UserBenchmark data highlights consistent performance across various workloads and high efficiency, making it suitable for standard office applications. While providing robust multitasking capabilities...Read more

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itpro.com
26/09/2019
HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 review: Above the fold | IT Pro

The HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 is a premium, secure, and robust 13.3-inch convertible laptop designed for business, featuring a durable metal chassis with a flexible 360-degree hinge. Key strengths include a 12-hour+ battery life, a highly responsive keyboard, and extensive security features like HP Sure Sense and a physical webcam shutter. The device also ships with an accurate...Read more

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bm.hardlimit.com
01/04/2019
Intel Core i5-8365U: info, benchmark and comparison Would you like me to find specific laptop reviews that feature this exact processor to see its rea...

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-S desktop processor featuring six Performance-cores (P-cores) without Efficiency-cores, operating at 2.5 GHz base to 4.4 GHz turbo. It offers superior gaming performance and efficiency, often outperforming the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X while running cooler and consuming less power. Limitations include lower multi-threaded performance in...Read more

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score.nero.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz Benchmarks - Nero Score

The Intel Core i5-8365U is a 14nm Whiskey Lake quad-core processor (1.6 GHz base, 4.1 GHz boost) launched in 2019 to power business laptops with 8-thread performance. It excels in efficiency with a 15W TDP and supports Intel vPro, offering reliable performance for daily enterprise tasks and multitasking. However, the outdated integrated UHD Graphics 620 lacks capability for modern...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
01/07/2023
Intel Core i5-8365U vs. Intel Core i5-1135G7 - Notebookcheck: Detailed performance analysis and review of the i5-8365U

The Notebookcheck comparison highlights a significant performance gap between the 10nm Tiger Lake i5-1135G7 and the older 14nm Whiskey Lake i5-8365U, with the newer chip offering roughly 27% better overall performance. The i5-1135G7 (pros: high clock speeds, PCIe 4.0 support) serves as a superior, future-proof option, whereas the i5-8365U (pros: vPro support, high efficiency) is...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-8365U @ 1.60GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-8365U is a 15W, quad-core Whiskey Lake laptop processor (4 cores, 8 threads) released in early 2019, designed for business Ultrabooks with a 1.6 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost clock. Pro-side, it provides efficient performance for daily office tasks, supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, and maintains a solid single-thread score. However, as a 14nm chip, its main cons...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
11/2025
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i5-8365U (Single-Thread) - x86.fr

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, featured in this CPU-Z benchmark, is an 8-core/16-thread processor leveraging 96MB of 3D V-Cache to optimize gaming performance by reducing latency. Operating at a lower boost clock of roughly 4.1 GHz compared to the 5800X3D, this chip offers a high-value, lower-cost alternative while maintaining similar, cache-sensitive gaming capabilities. Key advantages...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2024
Intel Core i5-8365U @ 1.60 GHz CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-8365U is a Whiskey Lake quad-core mobile processor designed for 15W TDP, offering capable everyday performance for business-oriented laptops. Key pros include strong multitasking with eight threads and a high 4.10 GHz boost clock, while it supports vPro for enhanced security. However, cons include aging architecture that is outperformed by newer generations and...Read more

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refurbed.be
19/06/2026
Dell Latitude 15 5500 - Refurbished Laptop i5-8365U

The Dell Latitude 5500 is a 15.6-inch, 1.83 kg business laptop featuring an Intel Core i5-8365U processor, carbon fiber construction, and extensive port selection, including USB-C with Power Delivery. Key pros include exceptional battery life exceeding 17 hours on certain models and high serviceability with accessible RAM slots. Conversely, the notebook often features a display with...Read more

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