Intel Core i5-8265U vs Intel Celeron N2940

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Performance
Core i5-8265U281% better
6,22217% of 36,991
Celeron N2940
1,6354% of 36,991

The Core i5-8265U has 281% better performance than the Celeron N2940 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8265U
20.9517% of 121.53
Celeron N2940
No data available

The Core i5-8265U has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-8265U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8265U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2018 with a suggested retail price of $297. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i5-8265U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8265U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8265U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-8265U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-8265U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-8265U has the 379th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 16.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,222 score and $297 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 20.95. This is the 156th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron N2940 CPU

The Intel Celeron N2940 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Bay Trail microarchitecture. The N2940 is compatible with Intel BGA 1170 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron N2940 supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron N2940 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N2940 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1830.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N2940 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N2940 has the 652nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2018Q2 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)$297--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-8265U281% better
6,22217% of 36,991
Celeron N2940
1,6354% of 36,991

The Core i5-8265U has 281% better performance than the Celeron N2940 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-8265U is ranked 379th with a score of 6,222, and the Celeron N2940 is ranked 652nd with a score of 1,635.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-8265U
20.9517% of 121.53
Celeron N2940
No data available

The Core i5-8265U has 40% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-8265U's 20.95 performance per dollar ranks it 156th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-8265U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-8365U6,395+3%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5+2%
Core i5-8265U6,222
Processor N1006,129-1%
Core i5-7300HQ6,042-3%
A8-4555M1,654-73%
Celeron N40201,650-73%
A4-50001,635-74%
Celeron N29401,635-74%
A9-94201,632-74%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-8265U orCeleron N2940
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+12%
Core i5-8365U21.53+3%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5+3%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2+1%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11+1%
Core i5-8265U20.95
Core i7-4800MQ20.78-1%
Core i7-3610QM20.33-3%
Core i3-7100H20.26-3%
Core i7-4712MQ19.69-6%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,222
(+280.55%)
1,635
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,657
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
601.5
(+444.34%)
110.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
159
(+347.89%)
35.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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500
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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167
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,979
(+476.57%)
1,037
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,072
(+242.48%)
605
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
SeriesCore i5Celeron
MicroarchitectureWhiskey LakeBay Trail
CodenameWhiskey Lake-UBay Trail-M
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
Cores44
Threads84
Clock Speed1600.0 MHz1830.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier16.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
L1 Cache64 KB56 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
SocketIntel BGA 1528Intel BGA 1170
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W7 W
Tcase Max72 °C--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-8265UCeleron N2940
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 620HD Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EIST, XD bit, BPT, NX

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.