Core i3-8145U vs Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i3-8145U
Athlon PRO 200GE
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. The Core i3-8145U is positioned at rank #587 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8145U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8145U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) |
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 i3-8145U and Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i3-8145U
The Core i3-8145U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,781 points. Launch price was $281.
Athlon PRO 200GE
The Athlon PRO 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,816 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8145U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon PRO 200GE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145U versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-8145U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8145U scores 3,781 against the Athlon PRO 200GE's 3,816 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon PRO 200GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-8145U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,781 | 3,816 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8145U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-8145U) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 200GE) — the Core i3-8145U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-8145U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145U) / not specified (Athlon PRO 200GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 620 (Core i3-8145U) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 200GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-8145U | Athlon PRO 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 620 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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