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Intel Core i5-1340P vs Intel Core i5-1345U: Comparison
Core i5-1340P vs Core i5-1345U: the total cores difference
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core i5-1340P 12 against Core i5-1345U 10. On performance cores there is little in it, 4 on the Core i5-1340P versus 2 on the Core i5-1345U. On total threads there is little in it, 16 on the Core i5-1340P versus 12 on the Core i5-1345U. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-1340P versus 1.6 GHz on the Core i5-1345U. They differ on tdp too, 28 W on the Core i5-1340P versus 15 W on the Core i5-1345U. Base power is not the same on both, 28 W on the Core i5-1340P versus 15 W on the Core i5-1345U. There is a split on max turbo power as well, 64 W on the Core i5-1340P versus 55 W on the Core i5-1345U.
Core i5-1340P vs Core i5-1345U: which one fits your build
The Core i5-1340P is the one to take for mainstream laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme gaming and workstation-class rendering. Buy the Core i5-1345U for ultra-thin laptops and business laptops, though it is the wrong buy for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core i5-1340P (7.9/10): the Intel Core i5-1340P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing. Our rating of the Core i5-1345U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i5-1345U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.
What Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1345U have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, l3 cache, integrated graphics, socket and form factor are identical here. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Release Year the same on the Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1345U?
It is. Both are listed at 2023, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 28 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- BGA 1744
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 12Best
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 10
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 4Best
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 8
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 16Best
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 12
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 1.9 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 4.6 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 12 MB
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 12 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 28 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- 64 W
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- 55 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i5-1340P
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1345U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1340P if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 1345U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i5-1340P
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1340P strikes a solid balance of performance and efficiency for everyday mobile computing.
Intel Core i5-1345U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1345U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.