i5-8365U vs i5-6350HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6350HQ
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.68
Core i5-8365U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.85
+43.7%

Core i5-8365U outperforms Core i5-6350HQ by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17061453
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency5.6424.29
Architecture codenameSkylake-H (2015−2016)Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date24 January 2016 (8 years ago)16 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$306$297

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2316
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response++

Security technologies

Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 580Intel® UHD Graphics for 8th Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6350HQ and Core i5-8365U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-6350HQ 2.68
i5-8365U 3.85
+43.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-6350HQ 4255
i5-8365U 6108
+43.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.68 3.85
Recency 24 January 2016 16 April 2019
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i5-8365U has a 43.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8365U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6350HQ in performance tests.


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