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Intel Core i7-8569U: Balancing Performance and Mobility in Ultrabooks

April 2025

Despite the emergence of new generations of processors, the Intel Core i7-8569U remains a popular choice for mid-range slim laptops. Let's explore its strengths, who it is suitable for in 2025, and how it compares to competitors.

Architecture and Process Technology: 14nm Coffee Lake

The Core i7-8569U processor was announced in 2018 and belongs to Intel's 8th generation (codename Coffee Lake). Despite its age, its architecture is still relevant for tasks where responsiveness is crucial.

Key Specifications:

- 4 cores / 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading;

- Base frequency — 2.8 GHz, maximum in turbo mode — 4.7 GHz (for a single core);

- 8 MB L3 cache;

- Integrated graphics Iris Plus 655 with 48 Execution Units (EUs) and a frequency of up to 1.2 GHz.

Architectural Features:

- 14-nanometer process technology — outdated by 2025 standards (modern Intel chips use 7-10nm), but optimized for stable performance;

- Support for DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2136;

- Iris Plus 655 graphics — one of the most powerful in the U-series, supports 4K@60 Hz and HEVC decoding.

Power Consumption and TDP: 28W for Balance

The processor's TDP (thermal design power) is 28 W, which is higher than that of "ultra-mobile" U-series chips (15 W). This allows for compact laptop designs but requires an effective cooling system.

What does this mean in practice?

- Laptops with the i7-8569U are usually thinner than 18 mm but not as lightweight as devices with 15 W chips;

- In idle mode, power consumption drops to 2-5 W thanks to Speed Shift technology;

- Under load (e.g., video rendering), the chip can temporarily consume up to 40 W, if cooling allows.

Performance: From Office Tasks to Light Gaming

Office Tasks and Multitasking

- Geekbench 6 Single Core: 1457 — sufficient for instantly opening heavy PDFs, working with large Excel spreadsheets, and 30+ tabs in Chrome;

- Geekbench 6 Multi Core: 4403 — 4 cores handle parallel tasks: video call + photo editing + background applications.

Example: Rendering a 10-minute video in Adobe Premiere Pro (Full HD) takes about 14-16 minutes. In comparison, a modern Core i5-1340P (12 cores) would complete this in 8-10 minutes.

Multimedia

- Watching 4K video: the processor is loaded at 10-15%;

- Photo editing in Lightroom: filters are applied without delays, but exporting 100 images takes approximately ~7 minutes.

Gaming

Iris Plus 655 is not a discrete GPU, but it suffices for less demanding games:

- CS:GO (1080p, low settings): 45-55 FPS;

- Dota 2 (900p, medium settings): 50-60 FPS;

- GTA V (720p, low): 30-40 FPS.

Turbo Boost Mode: When temperatures are below 75°C, the processor can maintain a frequency of 3.8-4.1 GHz on all cores for up to 3-4 minutes—enough for short bursts of load.

Usage Scenarios: Who is the i7-8569U Suitable for in 2025?

1. Office Workers and Students — for document work, Zoom conferences, and light presentation editing.

2. Freelancers — graphic designers and bloggers who value portability but don't want to overpay for high-end models.

3. Users upgrading from older equipment — laptops with this processor can be found at prices between $500-700 (new models from 2023-2024).

Not Suitable for:

- Gamers — discrete graphics are needed;

- Engineers — for 3D modeling or compiling large projects, chips with 6+ cores are preferable.

Battery Life: Up to 8 Hours in Eco Mode

With a TDP of 28 W, battery life depends on battery capacity and tasks:

- Web browsing (brightness 50%): 6-8 hours (with a 50 Wh battery);

- Video editing: 2-2.5 hours;

- Idle: Up to 10 hours thanks to Deep Sleep mode.

Power-saving Technologies:

- Intel Dynamic Tuning — automatically lowers frequency when running on battery;

- Panel Self Refresh — reduces CPU load when displaying static images.

Comparison with Competitors

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (2021)

- Pros of AMD: 6 cores / 12 threads, better multi-threaded performance (~5200 in Geekbench 6 Multi Core);

- Cons: Weaker Vega 7 graphics (20-15% less capable than Iris Plus 655).

Apple M1 (2020)

- Pros of Apple: Energy efficiency (18 hours of battery life), speed in "native" applications;

- Cons: Limited compatibility with Windows software.

Intel Core i5-1240P (2022)

- Pros: 12 cores (4P+8E), supports DDR5;

- Cons: Laptops starting from $800.

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Core i7-8569U

Strengths:

- High single-threaded performance;

- Powerful integrated graphics with Iris Plus 655;

- Optimal price in 2025.

Weaknesses:

- The 14nm process lags behind modern 7-10nm in energy efficiency;

- Just 4 cores — multi-threaded tasks are slower than on Ryzen or Intel's 12th-gen chips;

- No support for PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4.

Recommendations for Laptop Selection

Device Type: Ultrabook or compact workstation (e.g., Dell XPS 13 9365 or Lenovo Yoga 730).

What to Look For:

1. Cooling — two fans will suffice for stable Turbo Boost operation.

2. Battery — at least 50 Wh for 6+ hours of operation.

3. Screen — IPS panel with a resolution of 1920x1080, so the Iris Plus 655 graphics don't struggle at 4K.

4. Memory — 16 GB of RAM, as Iris Plus uses system memory.

Examples of 2025 Models:

- Acer Swift 5 (2024) — 14", 1.2 kg, price $699;

- HP Envy 13t — touchscreen, $749.

Final Conclusion

The Intel Core i7-8569U in 2025 is a choice for those looking for an affordable (under $700) laptop for work and entertainment. It is suitable for:

- Users who prioritize speed in everyday tasks;

- Those who occasionally edit photos or make short videos;

- Travelers who appreciate the balance between battery life and performance.

Key Benefits: Powerful graphics for an integrated solution, stable performance, and an accessible price. However, for professional tasks, it is better to consider models based on Ryzen 7000 or Intel's 13th generation.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

April 2019

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i7-8569U

Code Name

Coffee Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

2.80 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

4.70 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency

4.70 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1528

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

28 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-2400 | LPDDR3-2133

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

32 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

37.5 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.20 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

32 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096 x 2304@30Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096 x 2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096 x 2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

8 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1457

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

4403

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1055

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

3983

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2570

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

8200

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

EPYC 7313P

1564 +7.3%

Core i5-10500

1517 +4.1%

Core i7-8569U

1457

Xeon Silver 4516Y+

1409 -3.3%

Xeon E3-1245 v6

1370 -6%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Xeon E-2176M

4948 +12.4%

EPYC 7282

4654 +5.7%

Core i7-8569U

4403

Core i7-7920HQ

4152 -5.7%

Core i7-6770HQ

3923 -10.9%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Ryzen 3 5400U

1095 +3.8%

Xeon Gold 5317

1072 +1.6%

Core i7-8569U

1055

EPYC 7713

1026 -2.7%

EPYC 7F52

1006 -4.6%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Xeon Gold 5120

4454 +11.8%

Core i7-11370H

4232 +6.3%

Core i7-8569U

3983

Xeon E-2224G

3801 -4.6%

Core i7-6700

3660 -8.1%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

2659 +3.5%

Xeon W-2145

2612 +1.6%

Core i7-8569U

2570

Core i7-7820X

2536 -1.3%

Core i9-7960X

2498 -2.8%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i5-8500B

9009 +9.9%

Xeon W-11155MLE

8502 +3.7%

Core i7-8569U

8200

Xeon E5-2620 v3

7802 -4.9%

Core i7-8557U

7498 -8.6%