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Intel Core i7-1255U
Core i7
The Intel Core i7-1255U is a 15W mobile processor featuring a 10-core hybrid design, tailored for standard ultrabooks balancing performance and battery life.
View specsIntel Core Ultra 5 236V
Core Ultra 5
The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V represents a significant shift in Intel's mobile processor strategy, introducing the Lunar Lake architecture. Launched in September 2024, this mobile chip integrates 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with a maximum turbo boost of 4.7 GHz. What sets this processor apart is its use of TSMC's 3nm manufacturing process for the compute tile, delivering exceptional power efficiency. It features on-package LPDDR5x memory running at 8533 MT/s, available in a 16GB configuration, which reduces latency and saves physical motherboard space. Additionally, the integrated Arc 130V graphics and a dedicated NPU capable of 40 TOPS make it highly competent for modern AI workloads and casual gaming. With a modest 17W base TDP and a maximum power draw of 37W, it is engineered specifically for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and sustained performance are equally crucial. This marks a pivotal moment for Intel's competitive standing in the premium ultraportable segment.
View specsIntel Core Ultra 5 228V
Core Ultra 5
The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is a prominent entry in the Lunar Lake lineup, designed to bring exceptional energy efficiency to mobile computing. Released in September 2024, it shares the same foundational architecture as the 236V but aims at users requiring more memory capacity. It integrates 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores, operating at a base clock of 2.1 GHz and boosting up to 4.5 GHz. Manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm process, the chip achieves a remarkable balance between power draw and computational throughput. Unlike its sibling, the 228V comes equipped with 32GB of on-package LPDDR5x memory running at 8533 MT/s, eliminating the need for separate RAM modules on the motherboard. The integrated Arc 130V graphics and a 40 TOPS NPU ensure robust performance for AI-accelerated tasks and moderate gaming. With a 17W base TDP, it is a prime candidate for premium ultraportables targeting professionals who need all-day battery life alongside substantial memory headroom.
View specsIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
Core Ultra 5
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a highly versatile mobile processor introduced in December 2023 as part of the inaugural Meteor Lake lineup. Designed to bridge the gap between performance and efficiency, it features a unique 14-core hybrid architecture. This includes 4 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 Low-Power E-cores (LP E-cores), totaling 18 processing threads. Operating at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and boosting up to 4.5 GHz, it provides robust computational power for thin-and-light laptops. The processor is built on Intel's 7nm process for the compute tile, supplemented by TSMC N6 and N5 nodes for the SOC and graphics tiles. It introduces an integrated NPU delivering 11 TOPS, marking Intel’s first major step into AI acceleration on mobile platforms. With a 28W base TDP and a maximum power draw of 115W, the 125H balances aggressive burst performance with the thermal constraints of premium ultraportables, making it a well-rounded chip for creators and professionals.
View specsCore i5-3450
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-3450 is a mainstream desktop processor launched in April 2012 as part of the Ivy Bridge architecture. Designed for the LGA 1155 socket, it brought the 22nm manufacturing process to the masses, offering a significant efficiency improvement over Sandy Bridge. This quad-core processor operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It features 6MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory. The inclusion of Intel HD 2500 integrated graphics provided basic display capabilities, though it was not intended for gaming. With a 77W TDP, it balanced power consumption and performance adequately for its time. While it lacks Hyper-Threading and an unlocked multiplier, it became a favorite for budget builders and system integrators, providing reliable performance for everyday computing and gaming when paired with a dedicated GPU.
View specsIntel Core Ultra 5 125U
Core Ultra 5
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is a power-efficient mobile processor launched in December 2023 under the Meteor Lake architecture. Designed specifically for thin-and-light laptops where battery longevity is the primary concern, it operates at a low base TDP of 15W. The processor features a 12-core hybrid layout, comprising 2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 Low-Power E-cores (LP E-cores), resulting in 14 processing threads. Its base clock of 1.3 GHz is deliberately conservative, but it can dynamically boost up to 4.3 GHz when demanding tasks arise. Built using a combination of Intel’s 7nm process for the compute tile and TSMC’s nodes for the SOC and graphics tiles, it offers a balanced efficiency profile. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics with 64 Execution Units handle everyday visual workloads, while an 11 TOPS NPU provides basic AI acceleration. This chip is tailored for everyday productivity, web browsing, and media consumption rather than heavy content creation.
View specsCore i5-3450S
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-3450S is a low-power desktop processor released in April 2012 as part of the Ivy Bridge lineup. Designed for small form factor PCs and AIOs, it features a 65W TDP, down from the standard 77W. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 3.5 GHz, providing a good balance between power consumption and burst performance. The processor includes 4 cores and 4 threads, alongside 6MB of L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory and features Intel HD 2500 integrated graphics. While the HD 2500 is basic, it suffices for media playback and standard display tasks. The 'S' suffix ensures it runs cooler than standard chips, making it ideal for compact systems where fan noise and thermals are a concern. It was a popular OEM choice for office machines and HTPCs.
View specsIntel Core Ultra 5 134U
Core Ultra 5
The Intel Core Ultra 5 134U is an ultra-low-power mobile processor launched in December 2023 as part of the Meteor Lake family. Designed for the most thermally constrained devices, such as ultra-thin laptops and tablets, it operates at a remarkably low base TDP of just 9W. Despite its low power envelope, it maintains a 12-core hybrid architecture, featuring 2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 Low-Power E-cores (LP E-cores) for a total of 14 threads. The base clock is set at an extremely conservative 700 MHz, but the processor can boost up to 4.4 GHz when performance is required. Built on a combination of Intel’s 7nm compute tile and TSMC’s SOC and graphics tiles, it prioritizes battery preservation above all else. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics feature 64 Execution Units, and an 11 TOPS NPU handles basic AI workloads. This processor is strictly for everyday tasks, prioritizing mobility and sustained battery life over raw computational power.
View specsIntel Core i5-10400
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10400 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the 14nm Comet Lake architecture, offering solid mainstream performance with integrated UHD 630 graphics.
View specsIntel Core i5-110
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-110 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Comet Lake family, offering a balance of productivity and integrated graphics for standard computing tasks.
View specsIntel Core i5-10400F
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor that disables integrated graphics, offering excellent value for budget gaming rigs equipped with a dedicated GPU.
View specsIntel Core i5-10500
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10500 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor offering slightly higher clock speeds than the i5-10400, targeting users who need a bit more frequency headroom for gaming and productivity.
View specsIntel Core i5-10600
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10600 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor hitting high turbo frequencies of 4.8 GHz, making it a strong contender for high-refresh-rate gaming and responsive productivity.
View specsIntel Core i5-10210U
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10210U is a quad-core mobile processor from Intel's 10th Generation Comet Lake lineup, designed primarily for thin-and-light laptops. Operating with a base frequency of 1.6 GHz and boosting up to 4.2 GHz, it utilizes Intel's trusted 14nm manufacturing process. With 8 threads and 6MB of L3 cache, it provides a balanced approach to everyday productivity, multitasking, and light content creation. While it lacks the advanced 10nm Sunny Cove architecture found in Intel's Ice Lake chips, the i5-10210U makes up for it with higher peak clock speeds and broad DDR4 and LPDDR3 memory support. This CPU is commonly found in mainstream business and consumer ultrabooks, offering reliable performance for office tasks, web browsing, and media consumption. Its 25W TDP ensures a good balance between battery life and thermal output, making it a practical choice for budget-conscious mobile users who need consistent multi-threaded capability without breaking the bank.
View specsIntel Core i5-10210Y
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10210Y is an ultra-low power mobile processor designed for fanless tablets, 2-in-1 detachables, and extremely thin laptops. Released in August 2019, it operates on the 14nm Comet Lake-Y architecture, featuring four cores and eight threads. With a base frequency of just 1.0 GHz and a maximum turbo boost of 4.0 GHz, it prioritizes power efficiency over sustained performance. The processor has a remarkably low 9W TDP, allowing it to run completely passively cooled in many devices. It includes 6MB of L3 cache and supports LPDDR3 memory, ensuring minimal power draw during routine tasks. While its base clock is quite low, making it sluggish under heavy continuous loads, the high boost clock allows it to handle bursty workloads like web browsing and document editing smoothly. It is an ideal chip for highly portable devices where battery life and thermal constraints outweigh raw computing power and space limitations.
View specsIntel Core i5-10310Y
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-10310Y is an ultra-low power mobile CPU designed for premium fanless tablets and compact 2-in-1 devices. Released in August 2019 alongside the 10210Y, it features four cores and eight threads on the 14nm Comet Lake-Y architecture. What sets this specific model apart is its slightly higher base clock of 1.1 GHz, providing a minor bump in sustained performance over its sibling, while still maintaining a strict 9W TDP. It can boost up to 4.1 GHz, ensuring snappy responsiveness during bursty tasks like application launches and web browsing. The processor includes 6MB of L3 cache and supports LPDDR3 memory to minimize power consumption. Designed for the most thermally constrained environments, it enables completely silent, passively cooled computing. While not suited for heavy workloads or gaming, it offers a smooth experience for everyday productivity, media consumption, and business tasks on the go, balancing efficiency with adequate multi-threaded headroom.
View specsIntel Core i5-1030G4
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-1030G4 is a quad-core mobile processor belonging to Intel's 10th Generation Ice Lake lineup, specifically the Y-series for ultra-thin and fanless devices. Manufactured on Intel's 10nm process, it utilizes the new Sunny Cove architecture to deliver improved instructions per clock over previous generations. It features four cores and eight threads, with a very low base clock of 700 MHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz. The 9W TDP allows for passive cooling, making it ideal for premium tablets and compact 2-in-1s. A major upgrade over Comet Lake is the integration of Gen 11 Iris Plus graphics, offering significantly better graphical performance and hardware decoding capabilities. It also supports DDR4 memory and AVX-512 instructions, enhancing its potential for light AI and compute workloads. While the low base clock limits sustained multi-threaded performance, this chip excels in bursty workloads and provides a modern feature set for portable computing.
View specsIntel Core i5-1030NG7
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-1030NG7 is a specialized quad-core mobile processor introduced exclusively for Apple's MacBook Air in March 2020. Built on Intel's 10nm Ice Lake architecture, it features the Sunny Cove microarchitecture, delivering notable improvements in instructions per clock. The processor comes with four cores and eight threads, operating at a 1.1 GHz base clock and boosting up to 3.5 GHz. With a 10W TDP, it is optimized for thin-and-light designs, balancing thermal constraints with reliable performance. A standout feature is the integrated Iris Plus Graphics with 64 Execution Units, offering significantly enhanced graphical capabilities over standard UHD graphics. This makes it more capable for video playback, light photo editing, and casual gaming. The chip also supports LPDDR4 memory at 3733 MT/s, ensuring high bandwidth for the integrated GPU. As an Apple-exclusive component, it was tailored to meet the specific power and thermal requirements of the 2020 MacBook Air.
View specsIntel Core i5-8350U
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-8350U is a quad-core mobile processor from Intel's 8th Generation Kaby Lake-R lineup, engineered for thin-and-light ultrabooks and business laptops. Operating at a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and dynamically boosting up to 3.6 GHz, it utilizes Intel's highly optimized 14nm manufacturing process. The transition from dual-core to quad-core configurations in the U-series was a major leap for mobile productivity, bringing 8 threads to low-power devices. With 6MB of L3 Smart Cache, it ensures efficient task management for everyday office work, heavy web browsing, and moderate multitasking. It integrates Intel UHD Graphics 620, which is sufficient for hardware-accelerated video playback and basic display duties, though not intended for 3D gaming. Maintaining a strict 15W TDP, the i5-8350U balances sustained performance with battery longevity, making it a popular choice for professionals requiring reliable computing power in a portable form factor.
View specsIntel Core i5-8269U
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-8269U is a quad-core mobile processor from Intel's 8th Generation Coffee Lake-U lineup, designed primarily for premium thin-and-light laptops and Apple's Mac mini. Operating with a base clock of 2.6 GHz and boosting up to 4.2 GHz, it utilizes Intel's 14nm manufacturing process. With 8 threads and 6MB of L3 cache, it delivers robust performance for productivity, multitasking, and moderate creative workloads. Unlike standard U-series processors limited to 15W, the 8269U features a higher 28W TDP, allowing for better sustained performance and integration of the more powerful Iris Plus Graphics 655. This eDRAM-backed GPU provides significantly better graphical capability and video encoding performance than standard UHD graphics. Commonly found in premium ultrabooks and compact desktops, it offers an excellent balance of high clock speeds, capable integrated graphics, and manageable thermal output for users needing more than basic mobile computing power.
View specsIntel Core i5-8305G
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-8305G is a quad-core mobile processor born from a unique partnership between Intel and AMD. Released as part of the Kaby Lake-G lineup, it combines an Intel 14nm CPU with a dedicated AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL discrete-class GPU on a single package. Operating at a base clock of 2.8 GHz and boosting up to 3.8 GHz, it features 4 cores, 8 threads, and 6MB of L3 cache. The standout feature is the integrated Radeon graphics with its own HBM2 memory, offering performance levels unattainable by standard integrated graphics of the era. With a 65W TDP, it targets high-performance thin-and-light laptops and small form factor PCs that require genuine gaming capability without the bulk of traditional discrete graphics. This processor represents a fascinating experiment in semiconductor packaging and collaboration, delivering robust 1080p gaming performance and strong compute capabilities in a compact form factor.
View specsIntel Core i5-7400T
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-7400T is a low-power quad-core desktop processor from Intel's 7th Generation Kaby Lake lineup. Designed for small form factor (SFF) PCs, mini-PCs, and AIO systems, it operates with a strict 35W TDP. Unlike standard desktop processors, it lacks Hyper-Threading, featuring 4 cores and 4 threads. It operates at a base clock of 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.0 GHz, providing adequate performance for everyday office tasks, web browsing, and media consumption. With 6MB of L3 cache, it efficiently handles bursty workloads. The integrated Intel HD 630 graphics support 4K video playback and basic display outputs, making it suitable for HTPC (Home Theater PC) builds. While its performance is limited by the lack of Hyper-Threading and low clocks, its low power consumption allows for fanless or quiet cooling solutions, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained environments where silence and efficiency are prioritized over raw computing power.
View specsIntel Core i5-7500T
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-7500T is a low-power quad-core desktop processor from Intel's 7th Generation Kaby Lake lineup. Engineered for small form factor (SFF) PCs, AIO systems, and enterprise mini-desktops, it operates within a strict 35W TDP. Like its sibling the 7400T, it features 4 cores and 4 threads, lacking Hyper-Threading. It distinguishes itself with a higher base clock of 2.7 GHz and a turbo boost of 3.3 GHz, offering better performance for everyday computing. The 6MB L3 cache ensures smooth operation during routine office work and multitasking. Integrated Intel HD 630 graphics provide reliable 4K video playback and support for multiple displays, though it is not intended for 3D gaming. The 'T' suffix denotes its low-power nature, making it an excellent choice for systems where thermal constraints and noise levels are critical. It provides a balance of adequate desktop performance and exceptional energy efficiency for space-constrained environments.
View specsCore i5-7640X
Core i5
The Intel Core i5-7640X is a unique entry in Intel's 7th generation lineup, blurring the lines between mainstream and high-end desktop (HEDT) platforms. Released on June 26, 2017, it was part of the Kaby Lake-X family, designed for the LGA 2066 socket. Unlike traditional Core i5 processors of its era, the 7640X featured an unlocked multiplier, allowing enthusiasts to push the 3.9 GHz base clock well beyond its 4.3 GHz turbo limit. However, it also carried quirks: it only supported dual-channel memory despite being on a quad-channel platform, and lacked integrated graphics. Aimed at gamers and budget-conscious overclockers wanting access to the X299 chipset, its position in the market was somewhat controversial, as it offered fewer PCIe lanes than its larger siblings. Despite this, it provided excellent single-threaded performance for its time and remains an interesting footnote in Intel's HEDT strategy.
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