Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.9 GHz Boost Clock
Core/Thread Count:: 2 Core / 4 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3
CPU Series:: Whiskey Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U is a 2-core, 4-thread ultraportable processor built on Whiskey Lake, boosting up to 3.9 GHz within Intel's mainstream entry-level laptop tier.

As Intel's Whiskey Lake refresh of the i3 tier, this chip carries hyperthreading on 2 cores for genuine 4-thread capability, a step up from Intel's older non-hyperthreaded entry-level chips.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output and light everyday use, adequate for productivity and media consumption but not gaming.

How Is the Core i3 8145U in Terms of Performance

With 2 cores and hyperthreading for 4 threads, this chip delivers solid basic laptop performance for browsing and everyday productivity, appropriate for Intel's mainstream entry-level tier.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 659 and single-core scores of 299 place this chip at the entry tier for its generation, with hyperthreading providing a genuine but modest boost over non-SMT 2-core competitors.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Budget mainstream laptops wanting solid entry-level performance with hyperthreaded multitasking capability

Not for

Buyers needing more than 2 physical cores for any real multitasking headroom

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i3
Model Number	8145U
Codename	Whiskey Lake
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Whiskey Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1528
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.9 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4, LPDDR3

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U has 2 cores and 4 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620. Socket: FCBGA1528.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget mainstream laptops wanting solid entry-level performance with hyperthreaded multitasking capability.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i3 8145U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers needing more than 2 physical cores for any real multitasking headroom.