Games a Core i5-8250U can run
A Core i5-8250U meets the processor requirements for 16,975of the games we've checked, judged against each developer's own stated specs. Your graphics card and memory matter too, so run the full check to be sure.
Every result is checked against the developer's own stated requirements — never our benchmarks or promises. ★= also clears the developer's recommended processor.
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Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
2016
Disgraced
2016
Don't Disturb
2016
Doorways: Old Prototype
2016
Downfall
2016
Draw Slasher
2016
Duke of Alpha Centauri
2016
Dungeon Escape
2016
Dungeon of Zolthan
2016
Dungeon Rushers
2016
Eisenwald: Blood of November
2016
Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel
2016
Elves Adventure
2016
Elysium: Blood Games
2016
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
2016
Epic battles within 5 seconds!
2016
Epic Clicker Journey
2016
Epic Manager - Create Your Own Adventuring Agency!
2016
Escape the Game
2016
European Ship Simulator
2016
Eventide: Slavic Fable
2016
Falcon Gold
2016
Fantasy Kingdom Simulator
2016
Fantasy Tales Online
2016
Farm Expert 2017
2016
Find Out
2016
FireAlpaca SE
2016
Fly and Destroy
2016
Frosty Kiss
2016
Gal*Gun: Double Peace
2016
Game Tycoon 2
2016
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
2016
Germ Wars
2016
Ghost 1.0
2016
Giant Machines 2017
2016
GlassWire
2016
GO AWAY, THERE'S KUMIS OVER THERE!
2016
Gods and Idols
2016
Goetia
2016
Grand Pigeon's Duty
2016
Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
2016
Grizzly Valley
2016
Grow Up
2016
Happy Maze
2016
Hard Reset Redux
2016
Headlander
2016
Hello Charlotte EP2: Requiem Aeternam Deo
2016
Questions about the Core i5-8250U
- Is a Core i5-8250U good for gaming?
- A Core i5-8250U clears the stated processor requirements for 16,975 of the games we've checked. Whether a specific game runs comes down to that developer's own listed specs — not our opinion.
- Does a Core i5-8250U meet minimum or recommended processor requirements?
- It clears the minimum processor requirement for 16,975 games, and the developer's recommended processor for 4,201 of them (marked with a star in the list above).
- How do you decide what a Core i5-8250U can run?
- We compare the Core i5-8250U against each game's processor requirement exactly as the developer published it — never our own benchmarks or promises. Your graphics card and memory matter too, so the full check on the homepage includes those.