Core i5-8365UE vs Xeon E3-1290

Core i5-8365UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1290

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8365UE

4 / 8

5,435

+0.1%

5,429

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 Xeon E3-1290 is on rank 525, so the Xeon E3-1290 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 Xeon E3-1290

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7655%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1445%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1284%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

992%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

98%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

98%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

97%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

97%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

96%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

95%

#525

Xeon E3-1290

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8365UE (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8365UE	Xeon E3-1290
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)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1290 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8365UE	Xeon E3-1290
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

Xeon E3-1290 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8365UE and Xeon E3-1290

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.

Xeon E3-1290

The Xeon E3-1290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,429 points. Launch price was $885.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8365UE and Xeon E3-1290 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1290 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-8365UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1290 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8365UE scores 5,435 against the Xeon E3-1290's 5,429 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-8365UE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365UE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1290.

Feature	Core i5-8365UE	Xeon E3-1290
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	5,435	5,429

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8365UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1290 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.