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Intel Core i5-8279U

4C/8T · 28 W · Launched Jul 2019
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CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-8400HCore i5-1038NG7Core i5-8279U ◂Core i5-6600KCore i5-9300HCore i7-8705GRyzen 5 7520U0102030405025.225.525.324.924.924.950.025.1Intel Core i5-8279U This chip Laptop CPU Index 25.2Intel Core i5-8400H Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 25.5 1.01× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-1038NG7 Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 25.3 1.00× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-9300H Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i7-8705G Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UAMD Ryzen 5 7520U Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.98× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-6600K Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 25.1 1.00× Core i5-8279U
Ryzen 5 7600 (ref)Core i5-8400HCore i5-1038NG7Core i5-8279U ◂Core i5-6600KCore i5-9300HCore i7-8705GRyzen 5 7520U0102030405025.225.525.324.924.924.950.025.1Intel Core i5-8279U This chip Laptop CPU Index 25.2Intel Core i5-8400H Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 25.5 1.01× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-1038NG7 Just above in its segment Laptop CPU Index 25.3 1.00× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-9300H Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i7-8705G Just below in its segment Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UAMD Ryzen 5 7520U Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 24.9 0.99× Core i5-8279UAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 1.98× Core i5-8279UIntel Core i5-6600K Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 25.1 1.00× Core i5-8279U
CPU overall
25.2
0.50× refest.
CPU multi-thread
16.1
0.32× ref
CPU single-thread
28.5
0.57× ref
TDP
28.0 W
CPU overall per watt
0.90

CPU multi-thread, by benchmark

Geekbench Multi-Core 6Geekbench Multi-Core 77-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU Mark0102030405019.216.017.414.914.716.614.3Geekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 19.2 (p10 13.4 – p90 20.4) Median 4,441 points (p10 3,087 – p90 4,716) 167 runs, 16 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 16.0 (p10 12.9 – p90 17.3) Median 3,911 points (p10 3,142 – p90 4,209) 117 runs, 24 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 17.4 Median 22.7k MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 14.9 Median 750 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 14.7 Median 1,717 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 16.6 Median 6.00 fps Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 14.3 Median 7,405 points Source average of 320 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
GB MT 6GB MT 77-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU Mark0102030405019.216.017.414.914.716.614.3Geekbench Multi-Core, version 6 Index 19.2 (p10 13.4 – p90 20.4) Median 4,441 points (p10 3,087 – p90 4,716) 167 runs, 16 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Multi-Core, version 7 Index 16.0 (p10 12.9 – p90 17.3) Median 3,911 points (p10 3,142 – p90 4,209) 117 runs, 24 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 17.4 Median 22.7k MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 14.9 Median 750 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 14.7 Median 1,717 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 16.6 Median 6.00 fps Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 14.3 Median 7,405 points Source average of 320 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Geekbench Multi-Core64,4413,087–4,716points167 runs19.216 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026
Geekbench Multi-Core73,9113,142–4,209points117 runs16.024 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0322.7k–MIPS1 avg.17.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R15750–points2 avg.14.96 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R201,717–points1 avg.14.76 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)16.00–fps1 avg.16.66 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent7,405–points320 avg.14.36 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

Geekbench Single-Core 6Geekbench Single-Core 77-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20PassMark Single Thread0102030405027.827.530.428.428.427.6Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 27.8 (p10 24.5 – p90 28.6) Median 1,300 points (p10 1,144 – p90 1,336) 144 runs, 16 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 27.5 (p10 24.8 – p90 28.6) Median 1,237 points (p10 1,112 – p90 1,283) 101 runs, 24 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 30.4 Median 4,276 MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 28.4 Median 168 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 28.4 Median 421 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 27.6 Median 2,275 points Source average of 320 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
GB ST 6GB ST 77-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST0102030405027.827.530.428.428.427.6Geekbench Single-Core, version 6 Index 27.8 (p10 24.5 – p90 28.6) Median 1,300 points (p10 1,144 – p90 1,336) 144 runs, 16 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 Geekbench BrowserGeekbench Single-Core, version 7 Index 27.5 (p10 24.8 – p90 28.6) Median 1,237 points (p10 1,112 – p90 1,283) 101 runs, 24 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Geekbench Browser7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 30.4 Median 4,276 MIPS Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 28.4 Median 168 points Source average of 2 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 28.4 Median 421 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 27.6 Median 2,275 points Source average of 320 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Geekbench Single-Core61,3001,144–1,336points144 runs27.816 Apr 2026 – 3 Nov 2026
Geekbench Single-Core71,2371,112–1,283points101 runs27.524 Jul 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.034,276–MIPS1 avg.30.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15168–points2 avg.28.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20421–points1 avg.28.46 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent2,275–points320 avg.27.66 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
14.015.016.017.0May2026JunJulAugSepOctNov2026-04 16.6 index 48 samples2026-05 15.7 index 61 samples2026-06 16.1 index 31 samples2026-07 14.2 index 50 samples2026-08 15.6 index 46 samples2026-09 16.1 index 43 samples2026-10 16.0 index 38 samples2026-11 16.4 index 6 samples
14.015.016.017.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 16.6 index 48 samples2026-05 15.7 index 61 samples2026-06 16.1 index 31 samples2026-07 14.2 index 50 samples2026-08 15.6 index 46 samples2026-09 16.1 index 43 samples2026-10 16.0 index 38 samples2026-11 16.4 index 6 samples
CPU single-thread index
monthly
26.027.028.029.0May2026JunJulAugSepOctNov2026-04 28.7 index 48 samples2026-05 27.6 index 61 samples2026-06 28.2 index 31 samples2026-07 26.2 index 50 samples2026-08 28.0 index 46 samples2026-09 28.4 index 43 samples2026-10 28.5 index 38 samples2026-11 28.4 index 6 samples
26.027.028.029.0Jul2026Oct2026-04 28.7 index 48 samples2026-05 27.6 index 61 samples2026-06 28.2 index 31 samples2026-07 26.2 index 50 samples2026-08 28.0 index 46 samples2026-09 28.4 index 43 samples2026-10 28.5 index 38 samples2026-11 28.4 index 6 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 6
points, monthly
4,0004,2004,4004,600May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 4,585 points 48 samples2026-05 4,335 points 61 samples2026-06 4,450 points 31 samples2026-07 4,156 points 39 samples2026-08 4,086 points 9 samples2026-10 4,542 points 7 samples
4,0004,2004,4004,600Jul2026Oct2026-04 4,585 points 48 samples2026-05 4,335 points 61 samples2026-06 4,450 points 31 samples2026-07 4,156 points 39 samples2026-08 4,086 points 9 samples2026-10 4,542 points 7 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 6
points, monthly
1,2001,2501,300May2026JunJulAugSepOct2026-04 1,310 points 48 samples2026-05 1,261 points 61 samples2026-06 1,285 points 31 samples2026-07 1,225 points 39 samples2026-08 1,245 points 9 samples2026-10 1,304 points 7 samples
1,2001,2501,300Jul2026Oct2026-04 1,310 points 48 samples2026-05 1,261 points 61 samples2026-06 1,285 points 31 samples2026-07 1,225 points 39 samples2026-08 1,245 points 9 samples2026-10 1,304 points 7 samples
Geekbench Multi-Core 7
points, monthly
3,2003,4003,6003,8004,000Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 3,244 points 11 samples2026-08 3,974 points 37 samples2026-09 3,903 points 43 samples2026-10 3,802 points 31 samples2026-11 3,986 points 6 samples
3,2003,4003,6003,8004,000Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 3,244 points 11 samples2026-08 3,974 points 37 samples2026-09 3,903 points 43 samples2026-10 3,802 points 31 samples2026-11 3,986 points 6 samples
Geekbench Single-Core 7
points, monthly
1,1001,1501,2001,250Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 1,112 points 11 samples2026-08 1,245 points 37 samples2026-09 1,232 points 43 samples2026-10 1,233 points 31 samples2026-11 1,235 points 6 samples
1,1001,1501,2001,250Aug2026SepOctNov2026-07 1,112 points 11 samples2026-08 1,245 points 37 samples2026-09 1,232 points 43 samples2026-10 1,233 points 31 samples2026-11 1,235 points 6 samples

Sources

Geekbench Browser529 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)7 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026