CPU
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Core i5-8365UE
Ryzen 3 2300U
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 i5-8365UE is positioned at rank 919 and the Ryzen 3 2300U is on rank 607, so the Ryzen 3 2300U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8365UE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8365UE | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($297) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8365UE | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($297) | ✅ 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 Core i5-8365UE and Ryzen 3 2300U
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.
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8365UE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-8365UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8365UE scores 5,435 against the Ryzen 3 2300U's 5,484 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365UE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U.
| Feature | Core i5-8365UE | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,435 | 5,484 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8365UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8365UE | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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