Intel Core i5-760 vs Intel Core i5-8365UE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent, though narrow, victory for the Intel Core i5-8365UE across every Cinebench test. The largest single-core margin appears in Cinebench R20, where the i5-8365UE scores 279 against 273 for the i5-760, a 2.2% advantage. The smallest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the i5-8365UE posts 66 versus 65, a 1.5% edge.

Multi-core results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15, the i5-8365UE scores 474 compared to 466 for the i5-760, a 1.7% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 1978 against 1942, a 1.9% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core records 4710 for the i5-8365UE and 4624 for the i5-760, another 1.9% margin. The single-core R23 test gives the i5-8365UE 665 versus 652, a 2% lead.

Notably, the i5-8365UE wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, while the i5-760 wins none. However, the deltas are small, never exceeding 2.2%. This suggests the two processors are closely matched in raw rendering workloads, despite their architectural differences. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: the i5-8365UE holds an average score of 1362, while the i5-760 sits at 1337. That difference places the i5-8365UE at the 36th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-760 lands at the 35th percentile.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each chip gives further context. The i5-8365UE matches the Intel Core i5-6500T exactly at 1362, with a 0% delta. It trails the Intel Core i7-3820QM by 0.3% (1366) and the Intel Xeon D-1521 by 0.4% (1367), while leading the Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 by 0.4% (1357). The i5-760, by contrast, sits close to the Intel Core i5-4590T (1340, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-4460S (1330, 0.5% ahead), the Intel Core i5-2500K (1329, 0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-4670 (1347, 0.8% behind). Both chips occupy a similar performance tier, with the i5-8365UE holding a slight overall edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in this comparison?

A: The Intel Core i5-8365UE wins all six recorded Cinebench tests, while the Intel Core i5-760 wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The biggest delta is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i5-8365UE leads by 2.2% (279 versus 273).

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The i5-8365UE is ahead in every multi-core test, with margins of 1.7% in R15, 1.9% in R20, and 1.9% in R23.

Q: Are these two processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Nearly so. The i5-8365UE is at the 36th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-760 is at the 35th percentile.

Q: Which chip has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The i5-8365UE records an average score of 1362, compared to 1337 for the i5-760.

Q: Does the i5-8365UE outperform any of its nearest rivals?

A: Yes, it leads the Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 by 0.4%, while matching the Intel Core i5-6500T exactly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from very different eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-8365UE is built on a 14 nm process using the Whiskey Lake architecture, specifically the Whiskey Lake-U codename. It belongs to the Core i5 (Whiskey Lake) generation. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-760 uses a 45 nm process with the Nehalem architecture, codenamed Lynnfield, from the Core i5 (Lynnfield) generation.

Transistor counts and die sizes show the generational leap. The i5-760 contains 774 million transistors on a 296 mm² die. The i5-8365UE does not have transistor or die size figures recorded, but its 14 nm process is far denser than the 45 nm node used for the i5-760. Both chips have 4 cores, but the i5-8365UE supports 8 threads, while the i5-760 supports only 4. That difference is central to their performance profiles.

Cache configurations differ as well. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. However, the L3 cache is larger on the i5-760: 8 MB shared, versus 6 MB shared on the i5-8365UE. This gives the older desktop chip a cache capacity advantage, even though it loses in threaded workloads.

The integrated graphics situation is also a major divergence. The i5-8365UE includes UHD Graphics 620, making it a self-contained mobile solution. The i5-760 has no integrated graphics at all, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output. Memory support follows the platform split: the i5-8365UE uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i5-760 uses DDR3 with dual-channel support and no recorded bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity reflects their respective generations. The i5-8365UE offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-760 provides Gen 2 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both chips have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking via the multiplier. The i5-8365UE is listed as active in production, while the i5-760 is end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The most striking specification difference is the core and thread count. The i5-8365UE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-760 has 4 cores and 4 threads. This gives the newer chip hyper-threading, which explains its consistent multi-core wins despite lower clock speeds.

Clock speeds move in the opposite direction. The i5-760 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.33 GHz. The i5-8365UE has a much lower base clock of 1.60 GHz, but a higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz. This means the i5-8365UE can burst to a higher single-core frequency, while the i5-760 maintains a higher sustained base frequency.

Thermal design power (TDP) is another major split. The i5-8365UE is rated at 15 watts, typical for a mobile processor. The i5-760 is rated at 95 watts, a desktop-class power envelope. The 15-watt chip achieves similar or better performance with a fraction of the power budget, evidence of its newer architecture and process node.

Sockets and platforms are entirely different. The i5-8365UE uses Intel BGA 1528, a soldered mobile socket. The i5-760 uses Intel Socket 1156, a desktop LGA socket. The i5-760's market segment is desktop, while the i5-8365UE targets mobile. The i5-8365UE also includes integrated UHD Graphics 620, whereas the i5-760 has no integrated graphics.

Memory support differentiates them further. The i5-8365UE supports DDR4, while the i5-760 supports DDR3. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the i5-8365UE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. PCIe generation also differs: Gen 3 on the i5-8365UE versus Gen 2 on the i5-760, each with 16 CPU lanes.

Production status and release dates show the generational gap. The i5-8365UE was released in April 2019 and remains active. The i5-760 was released in July 2010 and is now end-of-life. The i5-8365UE has a launch MSRP of $297, while the i5-760 has no recorded MSRP in the database. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and both lack ECC memory support.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-8365UE as the better performer in every recorded benchmark. Its wins are small, ranging from 1.5% to 2.2%, but they are consistent across single-core and multi-core tests. For users comparing these two processors purely on Cinebench scores, the i5-8365UE is the pick.

The i5-8365UE also offers major qualitative advantages beyond raw scores. It has 8 threads versus 4, a 14 nm process versus 45 nm, a 15-watt TDP versus 95 watts, integrated UHD Graphics 620 versus no graphics, DDR4 support versus DDR3, and PCIe Gen 3 versus Gen 2. It is an active, current product from 2019, while the i5-760 is a 2010 end-of-life desktop part. The mobile chip also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $297, though the i5-760 has no recorded price for comparison.

However, the i5-760 is not without merit from the recorded data. It offers a higher base clock (2.80 GHz vs 1.60 GHz), a larger L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB), and a desktop socket with a known transistor count and die size. For workloads that favor sustained base clocks or larger caches, the i5-760 could hold its own, but the benchmark suite shows it losing every test.

The verdict is straightforward: the i5-8365UE is the better chip in benchmark performance and platform features, while the i5-760 is a legacy desktop part with higher power draw and no integrated graphics. Users building a new system or upgrading a mobile platform should choose the i5-8365UE. Users maintaining a legacy Socket 1156 desktop system may find the i5-760 sufficient, but the data shows it is outclassed in every measured workload. The percentile standings, 36th versus 35th, reflect this narrow but real gap. For anyone prioritizing performance, efficiency, and modern connectivity, the i5-8365UE is the clear choice.