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Intel Core i5-8265U

4C/8T · 15 W · Launched Jul 2018
Compare with rivalsCPU overall rankings

CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i3-1115G4Ryzen 7 PRO 3700URyzen 3 1300XCore i5-8265U ◂Core i7-4770HQCore i7-4700HQ0102030405021.721.921.821.621.350.021.8Intel Core i5-8265U This chip Laptop CPU Index 21.7Intel Core i3-1115G4 Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.9 1.01× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 21.8 1.00× Core i5-8265UIntel Core i7-4770HQ Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.6 1.00× Core i5-8265UIntel Core i7-4700HQ Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.3 0.98× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 2.30× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 3 1300X Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 21.8 1.00× Core i5-8265U
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i3-1115G4Ryzen 7 PRO 3700URyzen 3 1300XCore i5-8265U ◂Core i7-4770HQCore i7-4700HQ0102030405021.721.921.821.621.350.021.8Intel Core i5-8265U This chip Laptop CPU Index 21.7Intel Core i3-1115G4 Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.9 1.01× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 21.8 1.00× Core i5-8265UIntel Core i7-4770HQ Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.6 1.00× Core i5-8265UIntel Core i7-4700HQ Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 21.3 0.98× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 2.30× Core i5-8265UAMD Ryzen 3 1300X Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 21.8 1.00× Core i5-8265U
CPU overall
21.7
0.43× refest.
CPU multi-thread
11.1
0.22× ref
CPU single-thread
26.6
0.53× ref
TDP
15.0 W
CPU overall per watt
1.45

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Blender (CPU)Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 77-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R23x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)010203040509.413.612.512.512.011.011.411.611.19.1Blender (CPU), version 5 Index 9.4 (p10 7.8 – p90 10.2) Median 39.5 samples/min (p10 33.0 – p90 42.9) 7 runs, 19 Mar 2026 – 29 Aug 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 13.6 (p10 12.0 – p90 15.7) Median 3,131 points (p10 2,779 – p90 3,615) 23 runs, 10 Jul 2026 – 23 Aug 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 12.5 (p10 10.4 – p90 14.6) Median 3,036 points (p10 2,532 – p90 3,567) 19 runs, 26 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 12.5 Median 16.2k MIPS Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 12.0 Median 602 points Source average of 38 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 11.0 Median 1,286 points Source average of 16 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 11.4 Median 3,500 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 11.6 Median 4.20 fps Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 11.1 Median 5,764 points Source average of 8019 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 9.1 Median 2,504 vsamples Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Blender (CPU)GB MT 6GB MT 77-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)010203040509.413.612.512.512.011.011.411.611.19.1Blender (CPU), version 5 Index 9.4 (p10 7.8 – p90 10.2) Median 39.5 samples/min (p10 33.0 – p90 42.9) 7 runs, 19 Mar 2026 – 29 Aug 2026 Blender Open DataGeekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 13.6 (p10 12.0 – p90 15.7) Median 3,131 points (p10 2,779 – p90 3,615) 23 runs, 10 Jul 2026 – 23 Aug 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 12.5 (p10 10.4 – p90 14.6) Median 3,036 points (p10 2,532 – p90 3,567) 19 runs, 26 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 12.5 Median 16.2k MIPS Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 12.0 Median 602 points Source average of 38 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 11.0 Median 1,286 points Source average of 16 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 11.4 Median 3,500 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 11.6 Median 4.20 fps Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 11.1 Median 5,764 points Source average of 8019 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 9.1 Median 2,504 vsamples Source average of 9 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Blender (CPU)539.533.0–42.9samples/min7 runs9.419 Mar 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core63,1312,779–3,615points23 runs13.610 Jul 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core73,0362,532–3,567points19 runs12.526 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0316.2k–MIPS15 avg.12.56 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R15602–points38 avg.12.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R201,286–points16 avg.11.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R233,500–points1 avg.11.46 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)14.20–fps15 avg.11.66 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent5,764–points8019 avg.11.16 Nov 2026
V-Ray 6 (CPU)62,504–vsamples9 avg.9.16 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

CPU-Z single-threadGeekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 77-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R23PassMark Single Thread0102030405025.527.728.029.026.926.826.124.3CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 25.5 Median 378 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 27.7 (p10 23.6 – p90 28.9) Median 1,292 points (p10 1,103 – p90 1,349) 23 runs, 13 May 2026 – 23 Aug 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 28.0 (p10 23.1 – p90 29.5) Median 1,260 points (p10 1,036 – p90 1,325) 18 runs, 26 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 29.0 Median 4,084 MIPS Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 26.9 Median 159 points Source average of 35 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 26.8 Median 397 points Source average of 16 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 26.1 Median 1,008 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 24.3 Median 2,002 points Source average of 8019 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
CPU-Z single-threadGB ST 6GB ST 77-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST0102030405025.527.728.029.026.926.826.124.3CPU-Z single-thread, version 2017.1 Index 25.5 Median 378 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 CPU-Z ValidatorGeekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 27.7 (p10 23.6 – p90 28.9) Median 1,292 points (p10 1,103 – p90 1,349) 23 runs, 13 May 2026 – 23 Aug 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 28.0 (p10 23.1 – p90 29.5) Median 1,260 points (p10 1,036 – p90 1,325) 18 runs, 26 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 29.0 Median 4,084 MIPS Source average of 15 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 26.9 Median 159 points Source average of 35 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 26.8 Median 397 points Source average of 16 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 26.1 Median 1,008 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 24.3 Median 2,002 points Source average of 8019 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
CPU-Z single-thread2017.1378–points1 avg.25.56 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core61,2921,103–1,349points23 runs27.713 May 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
Geekbench Single-Core71,2601,036–1,325points18 runs28.026 Jul 2026 – 23 Oct 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.034,084–MIPS15 avg.29.06 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15159–points35 avg.26.96 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20397–points16 avg.26.86 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R231,008–points1 avg.26.16 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent2,002–points8019 avg.24.36 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
0.05.010.015.0Aug2026SepOct2026-07 11.3 index 24 samples2026-09 12.3 index 7 samples2026-10 0.8 index 21 samples
0.05.010.015.0Aug2026SepOct2026-07 11.3 index 24 samples2026-09 12.3 index 7 samples2026-10 0.8 index 21 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
0.010.020.030.0Aug2026SepOct2026-07 26.8 index 24 samples2026-09 26.5 index 7 samples2026-10 4.4 index 21 samples
0.010.020.030.0Aug2026SepOct2026-07 26.8 index 24 samples2026-09 26.5 index 7 samples2026-10 4.4 index 21 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
30.040.050.0Apr2024JulOctJan2025AprJul2024-01 34.5 samples/min 5 samples2024-08 25.7 samples/min 14 samples2025-02 41.7 samples/min 6 samples2025-07 47.9 samples/min 5 samples
30.040.050.020252024-01 34.5 samples/min 5 samples2024-08 25.7 samples/min 14 samples2025-02 41.7 samples/min 6 samples2025-07 47.9 samples/min 5 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
0.001,0002,0003,0004,00020Sep274Oct112026-09 3,374 points 7 samples2026-10 218 points 21 samples
0.001,0002,0003,0004,00020Sep274Oct112026-09 3,374 points 7 samples2026-10 218 points 21 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
0.005001,0001,50020Sep274Oct112026-09 1,257 points 7 samples2026-10 210 points 21 samples
0.005001,0001,50020Sep274Oct112026-09 1,257 points 7 samples2026-10 210 points 21 samples

Sources

Blender Open Data7 runs29 Aug 2026CPU-Z Validator1 average6 Nov 2026Geekbench Browser83 runs23 Oct 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)9 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026