Intel Core i5-6287U vs Intel Core i5-8259U

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Intel Core i5-6287U or Intel Core i5-6287U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6287U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8259U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8259U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
6 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6287U Name Intel Core i5-8259U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6287U is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6287U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8259U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
384 Shaders 384
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 48
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6287U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8259U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Skylake U Architecture Coffee Lake U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
15364
15364
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
7590
7590

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4316
4316
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2214
2214

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4116
4116
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3692
3692

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3983
3983
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1873
1873

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1167
1167
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1106
1106

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
774
774
Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
357
357