Core i5-8269U vs Core i5-1035G1

Core i5-8269U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Core i5-1035G1

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8269U

4 / 8

7,111

0.0%

7,174

+0.9%

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 i5-8269U is positioned at rank 814 and the Core i5-1035G1 is on rank 780, so the Core i5-1035G1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8269U

#802

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1238%

#803

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1220%

#804

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1120%

#805

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1115%

#806

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1105%

#808

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1067%

#809

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1023%

#810

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1021%

#811

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

994%

#814

Core i5-8269U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1149%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1132%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1040%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1035%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1025%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

990%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

949%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

948%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

922%

#780

Core i5-1035G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-8269U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1035G1 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Core i5-1035G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Core i5-1035G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-8269U Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8269U and Core i5-1035G1

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8269U and Core i5-1035G1 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i5-8269U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8269U scores 7,111 against the Core i5-1035G1's 7,174 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-1035G1. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Core i5-1035G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+160%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,111	7,174
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,600

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8269U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Core i5-1035G1
Socket	FCBGA1528	FCBGA1526
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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8269U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G1). 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.