Core i5-8365UE vs Atom x7425E

Core i5-8365UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Atom x7425E

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8365UE

4 / 8

5,435

+0.1%

5,427

0.0%

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 i5-8365UE is positioned at rank 919 and the Atom x7425E is on rank 213, so the Atom x7425E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 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 Per Dollar Atom x7425E

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

378%

#202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

373%

#203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

342%

#204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

341%

#205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

338%

#207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

326%

#208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

313%

#209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

312%

#210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

304%

#213

Atom x7425E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Atom x7425E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-8365UE	Atom x7425E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-8365UE	Atom x7425E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-8365UE Benchmark Check

Atom x7425E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8365UE and Atom x7425E

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.

Atom x7425E

The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8365UE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x7425E's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-8365UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8365UE scores 5,435 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8365UE. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-8365UE	Atom x7425E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+21%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+7%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Gracemont (2023)
PassMark	5,435	5,427

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8365UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8365UE	Atom x7425E
Socket	FCBGA1528	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9