Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.9 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 6MB L3
CPU Series:: Whiskey Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-08

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8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U is a 4-core, 8-thread laptop processor on Whiskey Lake with a 1.6 GHz base clock, 3.9 GHz boost, 6 MB L3 cache and a 15 W TDP.

A low-power laptop chip from 2018, built on a 14 nm process with Intel UHD Graphics 620. Four cores and eight threads suit everyday browsing, office apps and light multitasking. The 15 W TDP targets thin-and-light laptops, and the BGA package (FCBGA1528) means the chip is soldered to the board and cannot be swapped. Memory support is DDR4 or LPDDR3.

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 i5 8265U in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout gives this chip solid everyday ultraportable performance, with Whiskey Lake's refined process bringing modest efficiency gains over earlier Kaby Lake Refresh chips.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 1,235 and single-core scores of 398 reflect solid mainstream ultraportable performance for a 15W 4-core chip. Geekbench 5 multi-core scores of 3,309 confirm competent everyday multi-threaded capability.

Our verdict

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

Best for

Mainstream thin-and-light laptops wanting solid 4-core Whiskey Lake performance

Not for

Buyers with access to newer generations, considerably more recent U-series chips offer meaningful IPC and efficiency gains

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	8265U
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	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.9 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	6 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 i5 8265U?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 1.6 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost clock, 6 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620. Socket: FCBGA1528.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U best suited to?

Best suited to: Mainstream thin-and-light laptops wanting solid 4-core Whiskey Lake performance.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers with access to newer generations, considerably more recent U-series chips offer meaningful IPC and efficiency gains.