CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 425e
Core i5-8200Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X3 425e is positioned at rank 620 and the Core i5-8200Y is on rank 957, so the Athlon II X3 425e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425e
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425e | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($58) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X3 425e and Core i5-8200Y
Athlon II X3 425e
The Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i5-8200Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X3 425e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425e versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-8200Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425e scores 2,239 against the Core i5-8200Y's 2,245 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-8200Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425e vs 4 MB on the Core i5-8200Y.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+108% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,239 | 2,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 858 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8200Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 425e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 425e) vs 10 (Core i5-8200Y) — the Core i5-8200Y offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 425e) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8200Y).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 425e) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y). The Core i5-8200Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 615), while the Athlon II X3 425e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425e | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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