CPU
GPU
Core i3-2365M
Atom x5-E3940
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 Core i3-2365M is positioned at rank 91 and the Atom x5-E3940 is on rank 337, so the Core i3-2365M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2365M
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3940
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-2365M | Atom x5-E3940 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-2365M | Atom x5-E3940 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core i3-2365M and Atom x5-E3940
Core i3-2365M
The Core i3-2365M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,826 points. Launch price was $225.
Atom x5-E3940
The Atom x5-E3940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,816 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-2365M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-E3940 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-E3940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-2365M versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3940 — a 25% clock advantage for the Atom x5-E3940 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i3-2365M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x5-E3940 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2365M scores 1,826 against the Atom x5-E3940's 1,816 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-2365M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-2365M vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E3940.
| Feature | Core i3-2365M | Atom x5-E3940 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,826 | 1,816 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 235 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-2365M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x5-E3940 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core i3-2365M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-2365M) vs 6 (Atom x5-E3940) — the Core i3-2365M offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2365M) and Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3940).
| Feature | Core i3-2365M | Atom x5-E3940 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2365M) / not specified (Atom x5-E3940). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2365M) and Intel HD Graphics 500 (Atom x5-E3940) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2365M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2365M rivals Pentium 987.
| Feature | Core i3-2365M | Atom x5-E3940 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | — |
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