Core i5-8365U vs Core i7-8565U

Core i5-8365U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Core i7-8565U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8365U

4 / 8

5,939

0.0%

5,976

+0.6%

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 i5-8365U is positioned at rank 880 and the Core i7-8565U is on rank 988, so the Core i5-8365U 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 i5-8365U

#865

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1467%

#866

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1446%

#867

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1327%

#868

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1321%

#869

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1309%

#871

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1264%

#872

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1212%

#873

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1210%

#874

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1178%

#879

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#880

Core i5-8365U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#881

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#886

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#887

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#888

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#889

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#892

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8565U

#976

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2008%

#977

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1979%

#978

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1817%

#979

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1808%

#980

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1792%

#982

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1730%

#983

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1659%

#984

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1656%

#985

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1612%

#988

Core i7-8565U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

99%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

98%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8565U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-8365U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-8565U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-8565U
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 i5-8365U Benchmark Check

Core i7-8565U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8365U and Core i7-8565U

Core i5-8365U

The Core i5-8365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,939 points. Launch price was $297.

Core i7-8565U

The Core i7-8565U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,976 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8365U and Core i7-8565U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365U versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-8565U — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8565U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Both are built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-8365U scores 5,939 against the Core i7-8565U's 5,976 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-8565U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8565U.

Feature	Core i5-8365U	Core i7-8565U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,939	5,976