Ultra 7 265T vs i5-8550

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Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 September 2018 (6 years ago)January 2025

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads620
Base clock speed3 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size126 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T 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
Socket11511851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX-+

Security technologies

Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8550 and Core Ultra 7 265T.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 6 20
Threads 6 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 7 265T has 233.3% more physical cores and 233.3% more threads, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

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