CPU Comparison
Core i5-1345U vs Core i5-1345UE
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-1345U is a 10-core mobile processor from the Raptor Lake family, featuring a hybrid architecture of 2 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. Designed for thin and light laptops, it operates at a base power of 15W, ensuring excellent battery life while delivering burst performance up to 4.7 GHz. It includes integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 80 Execution Units, capable of handling everyday multimedia and light gaming tasks. With support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, as well as PCIe Gen 4, this chip provides versatile connectivity for modern ultraportable systems, making it an efficient choice for business and everyday computing.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Snappy for everyday office apps, web, and light coding.
Consistent and reliable performance for dedicated industrial workloads.
Gaming
Can run older or e-sports titles at low settings via Iris Xe, but not suited for modern AAA games.
Adequate for lightweight visualization and UI rendering, not for gaming.
Virtualization
Can handle light VMs for development, but limited by memory and core allocation.
Good partitioning with 10 cores for lightweight edge virtualization.
Efficiency
Outstanding power efficiency for all-day battery life in ultrabooks.
Excellent efficiency, especially when configured at the 15W cTDP down limit.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No dedicated NPU
- Basic AI inferencing on CPU/GPU
- Intel DL Boost available
- Suitable for lightweight edge AI models
Content Creation
Gaming
- Depends heavily on RAM configuration
- Suitable for e-sports at 1080p
- Not a replacement for discrete GPU
- 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
- 10-core hybrid design
- Low 15W base power
- Iris Xe 80EU graphics
- DDR5 support
- Good single-core boost
Cons
- Limited sustained performance
- Not for gaming
- BGA socket limits upgrades
- Only 8 PCIe 4.0 lanes
- E-cores lack AVX-512
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 i5-1345U
- AMD Ryzen 5 7530URival
Mobile
- AMD Ryzen 5 7535URival
Mobile
- Compare head-to-headApple M2Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i5-1335URival
Mobile
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3Rival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-1355UAlt
Better graphics and higher clocks for slightly more money.
- AMD Ryzen 7 7730UAlt
Strong multi-core performance in the same power envelope.
- Apple MacBook Air M1Alt
Better efficiency and integrated graphics if not tied to Windows.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7640UAlt
Newer Zen 4 architecture with RDNA 3 graphics.
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.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A solid 13th-gen mobile chip offering great battery life and enough burst speed for daily tasks, though not meant for heavy workloads.
Best for: Buying a thin-and-light laptop for school or office work.
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 i5-1345U 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 i5-1345U or Core i5-1345UE?
For gaming, the Core i5-1345U leads with a gaming performance score of 65/100 among Core i5-1345U and Core i5-1345UE.
Do Core i5-1345U 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 is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Core i5-1345U posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Core i5-1345U (9,600), Core i5-1345UE (9,100). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.