Core i7-8650U

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-8650U
SeriesIntel Core i7
Market segmentLaptop
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date21 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking1507
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency24.68

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameKaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
Chip lithography14 nm
Die size123 mm2
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads8
Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz
Multiplier19

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt
Maximum core temperature100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356
PCIe version3
PCI Express lanes12
Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
AVX+
AMD-V+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Speed Shift+
Turbo Boost Technology2
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TSX+
TXT+
EDB+
SGXYes with Intel® ME