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Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.9/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 1.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5297 and a single-thread rating of 2061.

CPU Mark5,297
14 samples
Single Thread2,061
Overall rank#2,524
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.9Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 1.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5297 and a single-thread rating of 2061.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2019. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 5,297 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 5,297 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,061 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCBGA1528. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, a 5,297 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz?

Start with FCBGA1528 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHzThis CPU5,297 points
05Intel N95Intel5,281 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i5-8265UC @ 1.60GHzThis CPU2,061 points
03Intel N95Intel1,890 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel N95Intel352.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
65,789.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,732.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,145.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
17.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
11,741.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
21,162.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
354.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
8,773.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2019
SocketFCBGA1528
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo3.90 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L36 MB