
Core i5-1035G1 vs Core i5-8269U

Core i5-1035G1

Core i5-8269U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1035G1 is positioned at rank 780 and the Core i5-8269U is on rank 814, so the Core i5-1035G1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1035G1 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1035G1 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G1 and Core i5-8269U

Core i5-1035G1
The Core i5-1035G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,174 points. Launch price was $297.

Core i5-8269U
The Core i5-8269U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-1035G1 and Core i5-8269U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-1035G1 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-8269U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G1 scores 7,174 against the Core i5-8269U's 7,111 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1035G1. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G1 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+160% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,174 | 7,111 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1035G1 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8269U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G1 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G1) / not specified (Core i5-8269U). The Core i5-1035G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Core i5-8269U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G1 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G1 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.
| Feature | Core i5-1035G1 | Core i5-8269U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics G1 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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