CPU Comparison
Core i5-1340P vs Core i5-1345UE
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-1340P is a 28W mobile processor designed for mainstream thin-and-light laptops. Part of the Raptor Lake-P family, it features a 12-core, 16-thread hybrid architecture with 4 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. With a max turbo of 4.6 GHz and 12MB of L3 cache, it delivers solid performance for everyday productivity, coding, and light content creation. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 Execution Units handles display outputs and casual gaming efficiently. Released in early 2023, the 1340P serves as a value-oriented option in the P-series lineup, offering a good balance of multi-threaded performance and battery life for students and professionals who need more power than a U-series but at a lower price point than the 1350P.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Great for heavy Excel, large databases, and corporate software.
Consistent and reliable performance for dedicated industrial workloads.
Gaming
Iris Xe can handle older or e-sports titles at low settings.
Adequate for lightweight visualization and UI rendering, not for gaming.
Virtualization
12 threads provide enough overhead for local Docker containers.
Good partitioning with 10 cores for lightweight edge virtualization.
Efficiency
28W TDP offers a great balance of performance and battery life.
Excellent efficiency, especially when configured at the 15W cTDP down limit.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No NPU; relies on CPU/GPU for AI tasks.
- Intel DL Boost available
- Suitable for lightweight edge AI models
Content Creation
Gaming
- Not intended for AAA gaming without a discrete GPU.
- Iris Xe 80EU is suitable for Minecraft or CS:GO at 1080p Low.
- Not intended for consumer gaming
- Iris Xe is sufficient for 3D rendering in UI software
- Supports legacy display interfaces via PCH
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Good balance of performance and battery life
- 12 cores handle multitasking well
- Iris Xe 80EU graphics are capable for an iGPU
- Supports fast DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory
Cons
- Only 12MB L3 cache
- Lacks PCIe 5.0 support
- Locked multiplier
- Lower boost clock than 1350P
Pros
- Long embedded lifecycle
- Assured frequency guarantees
- Scalable 15W-28W TDP
- 10 hybrid cores
- Iris Xe 80EU graphics
Cons
- BGA soldered only
- Hard to find in consumer retail
- Lower peak performance than P-series
- Premium pricing for embedded market
- Not for gaming
Competitors & Alternatives
Core i5-1340P
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 7 7730URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-1260PRival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-1350PRival
Mobile
Slightly higher clocks if you need maximum P-series performance.
Compare head-to-head- Ryzen 7 7730UAlt
Better battery life and similar multi-core performance.
- Core i5-1240PAlt
Older gen but similar performance, often cheaper.
Better battery life if you don't need sustained performance.
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Core i5-1345UE
- AMD Ryzen 5 7535UERival
Embedded Mobile
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-1365UERival
Embedded Mobile
- NXP i.MX 8QuadMaxRival
Embedded
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546Rival
Embedded
- Qualcomm QCS6490Rival
IoT
- Intel Core i5-1345UAlt
Similar performance but standard mobile lifecycle.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640UAlt
Better raw performance if long-term embedded availability is not required.
- Intel N100Alt
Much cheaper and lower power for basic IoT tasks.
Lower cost embedded option if 10 cores are unnecessary.
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Our Verdict on Each
A solid 28W CPU that balances 12-core multitasking with portability, offering good value for mainstream thin-and-light laptops.
Best for: Mainstream ultrabooks for students and office workers.
Read the full reviewA highly reliable embedded processor offering scalable TDP and assured performance baselines for mission-critical deployments.
Best for: Designing an industrial PC or kiosk requiring long-term availability and predictable performance.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1345UE?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i5-1345UE comes out ahead with a score of 8.2/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1345UE?
For gaming, the Core i5-1345UE leads with a gaming performance score of 60/100 among Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1345UE.
Which uses less power?
The Core i5-1345UE has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i5-1340P (28 W), Core i5-1345UE (15 W).
Do Core i5-1340P and Core i5-1345UE use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1744 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which has more cores?
The Core i5-1340P has the most cores. Core counts: Core i5-1340P (12 cores), Core i5-1345UE (10 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Core i5-1340P posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Core i5-1340P (13,000), Core i5-1345UE (9,100). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.