CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-5350H vs Intel Core i5-6350HQ
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-5350H is a 5th generation Broadwell-H dual-core mobile processor featuring Hyper-Threading and powerful Iris Pro Graphics 6200 for compact laptops.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Dual-core limits heavy multitasking, but 3.5GHz boost keeps everyday tasks snappy.
Quad-core performance handles everyday applications and moderate content creation well.
Gaming
Iris Pro 6200 allows for playable framerates in older titles at 1080p.
Capable of playing older or well-optimized titles at 1080p thanks to the Iris Pro 580 graphics.
Virtualization
Can run one light VM, but dual-core design heavily limits virtualization.
Adequate for light virtual machine workloads but limited by 4 threads.
Efficiency
47W TDP is somewhat high for a dual-core, but 14nm helps keep it manageable.
The 14nm process and 45W TDP run warm compared to modern mobile chips.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI acceleration
- Dual-core CPU limits inference workloads
- No dedicated AI acceleration hardware
- Iris Pro execution units can handle very basic inference workloads
Content Creation
Gaming
- Comparable to mobile discrete GPUs like the GT 740M
- Excellent for indie and eSports titles of its era
- eDRAM significantly helps with frame pacing
- Iris Pro 580 provides playable framerates in older esports titles
- Lacks the horsepower of modern integrated solutions
- Benefited from 128MB eDRAM buffer for texture caching
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Powerful Iris Pro 6200 graphics for a dual-core chip
- High 3.1 GHz base clock
- Includes 128MB L4 eDRAM
- Hyper-Threading provides 4 threads
Cons
- Only 2 physical cores
- End-of-life and heavily outdated
- 47W TDP runs warm for a dual-core
- Soldered to the motherboard (BGA)
- Limited to DDR3 memory
Pros
- Powerful Iris Pro 580 integrated graphics for its time
- True quad-core design for solid multitasking
- Configurable TDP for mobile flexibility
- Supports fast DDR4 memory
- Includes 128MB eDRAM cache
Cons
- End-of-life and outdated architecture
- Locked multiplier prevents overclocking
- 45W TDP is inefficient by modern standards
- Soldered to the motherboard (BGA)
- Only 4 threads limits modern multitasking
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-5350H
- AMD A10-8700PRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-5557URival
Mobile
- AMD FX-8800PRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i5-4278URival
Mobile
- NVIDIA GeForce 940M (paired with standard CPU)Rival
Mobile Graphics
- Alt
A modern ARM alternative that revolutionized mobile CPU and GPU performance.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAlt
A modern mobile hexa-core that obliterates this chip in every possible metric.
A modern quad-core mobile chip with vastly superior Iris Xe graphics.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 3 4300UAlt
A budget modern mobile quad-core that easily outperforms this older i5.
Intel Core i5-6350HQ
- AMD A10-8700PRival
Mobile
- AMD FX-8800PRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-6700HQRival
Mobile
- NVIDIA GTX 950M (paired with standard CPU)Rival
Mobile Graphics
- AMD A12-9720PRival
Mobile
- Intel Core i7-7700HQAlt
Offers 8 threads and better overall performance in the same form factor.
- AMD Ryzen 5 2500UAlt
A more modern alternative with Vega graphics and better efficiency.
- Intel Core i5-8250UAlt
A quad-core low-power alternative with much better battery life.
- Alt
A revolutionary leap in mobile CPU and GPU efficiency and performance.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen 7 3750HAlt
A newer mobile quad-core with superior integrated graphics performance.
Our Verdict on Each
An impressive mobile chip for its time, offering high-end integrated graphics on a dual-core design, though its CPU limits are apparent by modern standards.
Best for: Buying a very cheap used laptop for basic media consumption and light retro gaming.
Read the full reviewA unique mobile processor that combined capable quad-core CPU performance with Intel's best integrated graphics of its era, though it is now outdated.
Best for: Purchasing a heavily discounted used laptop for basic retro gaming.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i5-5350H or Intel Core i5-6350HQ?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-6350HQ comes out ahead with a score of 7.5/10. 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, Intel Core i5-5350H or Intel Core i5-6350HQ?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-6350HQ leads with a gaming performance score of 65/100 among Intel Core i5-5350H and Intel Core i5-6350HQ.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i5-6350HQ has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i5-5350H (47 W), Intel Core i5-6350HQ (45 W).
Do Intel Core i5-5350H and Intel Core i5-6350HQ use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i5-5350H: Intel BGA 1364, Intel Core i5-6350HQ: Intel BGA 1440), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core i5-6350HQ has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Core i5-5350H (2 cores), Intel Core i5-6350HQ (4 cores).