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日本Intel Core i3-1005G1 vs Core i5-8265U – a matter of choice
Sometimes, when we want a new notebook, we all are asking ourselves “how much actual power do we really need”? Today’s case is exactly the same – is a 2-core / 4-thread CPU enough for our usual daily needs like Web surfing with a lot of opened tabs and high-quality videos or we need a more powerful CPU with 4 cores and 8 threads. Core i3-1005G1 and i5-8265U (Ice Lake vs Whiskey Lake) will help us to find the answer.
Quick Specs
Bulk prices of both CPUs are somehow close – $281.00 USD and $297.00 USD. On paper, Core i3-1005G1 has less horsepower in almost every aspect compared to the i5-8265U – half the cores, 2MB less cache, and lower base and boost frequencies. The max supported memory size is equal – 64GB. Core i3-1005G1 is starting to shine with supported memory frequencies – DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733, while i5-8265U supports “only” the DDR4-2400 and LPDDR3-2133 memory frequencies.
There is more – i3-1005G1 is equipped with the newer IGP Intel UHD Graphics G1 while i5-8265U is with standard Intel UHD 620 Graphics. It will be interesting to see which IGP is faster.
Detailed specs here – Intel Core i3-1005G1 / Intel Core i5-8265U
Оur comparison table is down below.
| Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel Core i5-8265U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Base / Max frequency | 1.20 – 3.40 GHz | 1.60 – 3.90 GHz |
| Cache | 4MB Intel Smart Cache | 6MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP / up / down | 15W / – / 13W | 15W / 25W / 10W |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 |
CPU Benchmarks
The Core i5-8265U is 77% faster than i3-1005G1. This is an indisputable victory.
Resultaten är från Cinebench 20 CPU-testet (ju högre poäng, desto bättre).
Resultaten är från vårt Photoshop-jämförelsetest (ju lägre poäng, desto bättre).
GPU Benchmarks
Now, we are on GPU comparison and here Intel UHD Graphics G1 is turning the tables with 42% better score compared to UHD Graphics 620. So, one victory for Core i3-1005G1 and one for i5-8265U – this is a contested fight.
Resultaten är från 3DMark: Time Spy (Graphics) benchmark (ju högre poäng desto bättre)
Resultaten är från 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (högre poäng, desto bättre)
Resultaten är från Unigine Superposition benchmark (ju högre poäng desto bättre).
Gaming tests
Same story – Intel UHD G1 is faster compared to Intel UHD 620.
| CS:GO | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel UHD Graphics G1 | 51 fps | 34 fps | 20 fps |
| Intel UHD 620 | 36 fps | 22 fps | – fps |
| DOTA 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) | HD 1080p, High (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel UHD Graphics G1 | 61 fps | 37 fps | 22 fps |
| Intel UHD 620 | 57 fps | 28 fps | – fps |
What do we need more – CPU or GPU power?
The two CPU’s will do the job in everyday tasks such as browsing, watching videos, and editing documents, but the i5-8265U will finish every task faster compared to i3-1005G1.
If you need more GPU power, the i3-1005G1 is the right CPU for you. Light games like CS:GO and DOTA 2 are running much smoother on Intel Graphics G1 than UHD 620.
In the end, it’s all about personal needs – if you need more CPU power you will probably choose the i5-8265U. If you play light games from time to time the i3-1005G1 with its Intel Graphics G1 is the right choice for you.
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