Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 617
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.9 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 2 Core / 4 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3 + 512KB L2 + 128KB L1
TDP:: 7 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1515
CPU Series:: Amber Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y is a fanless-class 2-core, 4-thread processor built on Amber Lake, running a 1.6 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.9 GHz within a genuinely minimal 7 Watt TDP.

This chip sits between the entry-level i5-8200Y and flagship i7-8500Y in Intel's fanless Amber Lake tier, offering a slightly higher power budget for marginally better sustained performance.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

A basic integrated GPU appropriate for the chip's fanless, ultra-low-power positioning, adequate for display output and light everyday use.

How Is the Core i5 8310Y in Terms of Performance

With 2 cores and a genuinely minimal 7W power budget, this chip is built specifically for the thinnest fanless laptop and 2-in-1 designs, sitting at a modest step up from the entry-level i5-8200Y within the same fanless tier.

Benchmarks

As a fanless 7W Amber Lake chip, this processor's real-world performance reflects the genuine ceiling of Intel's ultra-low-power tier, appropriate for the thinnest possible laptop designs rather than any performance-focused use case.

Our verdict

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

Best for

The thinnest fanless laptop and 2-in-1 designs prioritizing silent operation and battery life

Not for

Any performance-focused computing, the 7W power budget is a genuine ceiling on sustained throughput

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	8310Y
Codename	Amber Lake Y
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Amber Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1515
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	1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.9 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	0.5 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	7 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	7 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 617

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y has 2 cores and 4 threads, a 1.6 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 7 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617. Socket: FCBGA1515.

Will the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y work with my current setup?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1515. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y best suited to?

Best suited to: The thinnest fanless laptop and 2-in-1 designs prioritizing silent operation and battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8310Y?

Not the best fit for: Any performance-focused computing, the 7W power budget is a genuine ceiling on sustained throughput.