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Intel Core i7-8500Y

The Intel Core i7-8500Y is a very efficient dual-core SoC for tablets and passively cooled notebooks based on the Amber Lake generation and will be announced around August 2018. It is the fastest Amber Lake-Y CPU at the time of announcement and consists of two processor cores clocked at 1.5 - 4.2 GHz. Thanks to Hyper Threading, the processor can execute up to four threads simultaneously. The chips also includes the Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, a dual-channel memory controller (DDR3L/LPDDR3) as well as VP9 and H.265 video de- and encoder. Compared to the Kaby Lake-Y predecessors (e.g. Core i7-7Y75), Amber Lake uses the same architecture produced in the improved 14nm+ FinFET process (no 14nm++) but offers higher clock speeds at an increased TDP rating.

Architecture

Intel basically used the familiar micro architecture from the Skylake / Kaby Lake generation, so the per-MHz performance is identical.

Performance

The performance of the Y series is highly depending on the cooling solution of the laptop / tablet and the TDP settings for sustained load. Therefore, the differences between a Core m3 and a i7 may be rather slim, if the thermals are very limited. The high Turbo clock speeds in Amber Lake should however lead to a very good single thread performance for short bursts.

Graphics

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU has 24 Execution Units (EUs) like the old HD Graphics 515 and runs with clocks between 300 and 950 MHz in combination with this processor. The performance heavily depends on the TDP limit as well as the memory configuration; with fast LPDDR3-1866 RAM in dual-channel mode, the GPU should sometimes be able to compete with the HD Graphics 520, but can also be much slower in other scenarios. Modern games from 2016 will, if at all, only run smoothly in the lowest settings.

Contrary to Skylake, Kaby Lake and Amber Lake now also supports hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC Main10 with a 10-bit color depth as well as Google's VP9 codec.

Power Consumption

The chip is manufactured in the second generation 14 nm+ process with FinFET transistors. The typical TDP for the Amber Lake Y-series is specified at 5 Watts (previous generations were 4.5 Watt), and can be adjusted in both directions depending on the usage scenario.

SeriesIntel Amber Lake
CodenameAmber Lake-Y

Series: Amber Lake Amber Lake-Y

Intel Core i5-10310Y compare1.1 - 4.1 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-10210Y compare1 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-8500Y « 1.5 - 4.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10110Y compare1 - 4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8210Y compare1.6 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-8200Y compare1.3 - 3.9 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i3-10100Y compare1.3 - 3.9 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core m3-8100Y compare1.1 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y compare1.1 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock Rate1500 - 4200 MHz
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)5 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Max. Temperature100 °C
SocketBGA
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1866 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXT
GPUIntel UHD Graphics 615 (300 - 1000 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date08/30/2018

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU
24.6 pt (34%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 304     avg: 312     median: 312 (35%)     max: 320 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 245     avg: 252.3     median: 246.5 (2%)     max: 271 Points
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3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 3015     avg: 3056     median: 3056 (7%)     max: 3097 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 26981     avg: 31559     median: 31558.5 (26%)     max: 36136 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 35630     avg: 38017     median: 38016.5 (32%)     max: 40403 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 1281     avg: 1499     median: 1446 (2%)     max: 1822 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 22283     avg: 24377     median: 24631.5 (22%)     max: 25962 Points
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* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

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Reviews for the Intel Core i7-8500Y processor

Porsche Design Ultra One

Porsche Design Ultra One laptop short review: Noisy SSD antagonizes the expensive laptop

It's well known that products under the "Porsche Design" label don't necessarily offer a good price-performance ratio. As long as hardware and processing are of...
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T Review: Slim and light subnotebook for a fat wallet

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T Review: Slim and light subnotebook for a fat wallet

With the Swift 7, Aces has added a feather-light and ultra-slim 14-inch notebook to its offerings. The device scores with an IPS touchscreen display, 16 GB of w...
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 14.00" | 890 g
VAIO A12 (Core i7-8500Y, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

VAIO A12 (Core i7-8500Y, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

VAIO, the former PC division of Sony, is back to disrupt the market, or at least attempt to do so. One of its comeback devices is the VAIO A12, a 12.5-inch conv...
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 12.50" | 1.1 kg
HP Spectre Folio 13 (i5-8500Y) Convertible Review

HP Spectre Folio 13 (i5-8500Y) Convertible Review

HP is putting a new spin on laptop convertibles inspired by antique cameras and wristwatches. The one-of-a-kind leather design is both premium and classic, but ...
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-77LW: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-77LW

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-7537: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 1 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-7537

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-741M: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-741M

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-76MR: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-76MR

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-75R6: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-75R6

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-763C: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-763C

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-75G4: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T-75G4

VAIO A12-92993: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 12.50", 1.1 kg
  External Review » VAIO A12-92993

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001na

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0950nd: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0950nd

Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 14.00", 1 kg
  External Review » Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0000ns: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0000ns

HP Spectre Folio 13t-ak000: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13t-ak000

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001nf : Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0001nf

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0020ng: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0020ng

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0314ng: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0314ng

HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801no: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801no

HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801en: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-AK0801en

Google Pixel Slate, i7: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 12.30", 0.7 kg
  External Review » Google Pixel Slate, i7

HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0015nr: Intel UHD Graphics 615, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre Folio 13-ak0015nr

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Other CPUs of the series Amber Lake

» Intel Core i5-10310Y
   4x 1.1 GHz - 4.1 GHz
» Intel Core i5-10210Y
   4x 1 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8500Y
   2x 1.5 GHz - 4.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-10110Y
   2x 1 GHz - 4 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8210Y
   2x 1.6 GHz - 3.6 GHz
» Intel Core i5-8200Y
   2x 1.3 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-10100Y
   2x 1.3 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core m3-8100Y
   2x 1.1 GHz - 3.4 GHz
» Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
   2x 1.1 GHz - 3.4 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i5-3210M
   2x 2.5 GHz - 3.1 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-640M
   2x 2.8 GHz - 3.46 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-820QM
   4x 1.73 GHz - 3.06 GHz
+ Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300
   4x 2.53 GHz
+ MediaTek Kompanio 1300T
   8x 2 GHz - 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core i7-8500Y
   2x 1.5 GHz - 4.2 GHz
- Intel Core i5-2540M
   2x 2.6 GHz - 3.3 GHz
- Intel Core i3-10110Y
   2x 1 GHz - 4 GHz
- Intel Core i7-3667U
   2x 2 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Core i7-4500U
   2x 1.8 GHz - 3 GHz
- Intel Core i7-4550U
   2x 1.5 GHz - 3 GHz
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Klaus Hinum, 2018-08- 2 (Update: 2018-08- 2)