Core i3-8300T vs Core i5-8365UE

Core i3-8300T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2018

Core i5-8365UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8300T

4 / 4

5,378

0.0%

Core i7-860

Pentium Dual Core T3200

5,435

+1.1%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8300T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1449%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1369%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

994%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

299%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

237%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

208%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

119%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

117%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

107%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

107%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

106%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

103%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

101%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

101%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

100%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

98%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

96%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

95%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

94%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

93%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

90%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

88%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

87%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

87%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

86%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

85%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

85%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

84%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

83%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8365UE

#907

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1603%

#908

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1580%

#909

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1450%

#910

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1444%

#911

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1430%

#913

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1381%

#914

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1325%

#915

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1322%

#916

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1287%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

100%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-8365UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-8300T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-8300T	Core i5-8365UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i3-8300T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 (vs $297), it costs 92% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1076% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-8365UE.

Insight	Core i3-8300T	Core i5-8365UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1076%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-8300T Benchmark Check

Core i5-8365UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8300T and Core i5-8365UE

Core i3-8300T

The Core i3-8300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,378 points. Launch price was $138.

Core i5-8365UE

The Core i5-8365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 5,435 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8300T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8365UE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-8300T versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i3-8300T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8365UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8300T scores 5,378 against the Core i5-8365UE's 5,435 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-8365UE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8300T vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365UE.

Feature	Core i3-8300T	Core i5-8365UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.1 GHz+28%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+100%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,378	5,435+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8300T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8365UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-8300T	Core i5-8365UE
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8300T) / not specified (Core i5-8365UE). The Core i3-8300T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i5-8365UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300T targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-8300T	Core i5-8365UE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-8300T launched at $138 MSRP, while the Core i5-8365UE debuted at $297. At current prices ($25 vs $297), the Core i3-8300T is $272 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8300T delivers 215.1 pts/$ vs 18.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-8365UE — making the Core i3-8300T the 168.6% better value option.