i3-8145U vs i3-7167U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7167U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
2.12
Core i3-8145U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.39
+12.7%

Core i3-8145U outperforms Core i3-7167U by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18761788
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Power efficiency7.1715.08
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)28 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$281

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeOPIOPI
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2821
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data123 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketBGA1356FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Response++

Security technologies

Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s38.397 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650Intel UHD Graphics for 8th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory32 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8145U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-7167U 2.12
i3-8145U 2.39
+12.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-7167U 3368
i3-8145U 3794
+12.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.12 2.39
Integrated graphics card 4.56 5.58
Recency 3 January 2017 28 August 2018
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

i3-8145U has a 12.7% higher aggregate performance score, 22.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-8145U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7167U in performance tests.


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