Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U

iGPU:: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.7 GHz / 2.7 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 28 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1528
CPU Series:: Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-08

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8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U is a 4-core, 8-thread premium ultraportable processor built on Coffee Lake, reaching a genuinely high 4.7 GHz boost clock within a 28 Watt TDP, paired with strong Iris Plus 655 graphics.

As Intel's highest-clocked Iris Plus-equipped U-series chip of its generation, this processor targeted the most premium thin-and-light laptops wanting maximum responsiveness alongside genuinely capable integrated graphics.

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

A genuinely stronger integrated GPU than standard UHD graphics of its era, capable of handling light creative work and casual gaming more comfortably.

How Is the Core i7 8569U in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout with a genuinely high 4.7 GHz boost clock gives this chip excellent premium ultraportable responsiveness, with the strong Iris Plus 655 graphics being a real differentiator over standard UHD-equipped competitors.

Benchmarks

As Intel's highest-clocked Iris Plus 655-equipped U-series chip of its generation, this processor's genuinely high 4.7 GHz boost ceiling made it a standout choice for premium thin-and-light laptops prioritizing maximum responsiveness.

Our verdict

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

Best for

The most premium ultraportable laptops wanting maximum responsiveness alongside genuinely capable integrated graphics

Not for

Buyers needing dedicated gaming or heavy creative graphics capability, a discrete GPU remains necessary for that

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i7
Model Number	8569U
Codename	Coffee Lake
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Coffee 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	2.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.7 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	28 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	28 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.8 GHz base and 4.7 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 28 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655. Socket: FCBGA1528.

Will the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U work with my current setup?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1528. 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 i7 8569U best suited to?

Best suited to: The most premium ultraportable laptops wanting maximum responsiveness alongside genuinely capable integrated graphics.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8569U?

Not the best fit for: Buyers needing dedicated gaming or heavy creative graphics capability, a discrete GPU remains necessary for that.