Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
VS
Core i5-8365U

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Core i5-8365U

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Core i5-8365U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8365U

#865
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1467%
#866
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1446%
#867
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1327%
#868
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1321%
#869
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1309%
#871
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1264%
#872
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1212%
#873
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1210%
#874
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1178%
#879
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#880
Core i5-8365U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#881
Athlon II N330
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#886
Core i7-7820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
99%
#887
Celeron 7305
MSRP: $128|Avg: $107
98%
#888
E-300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
98%
#889
Core i7-7820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
98%
#892
Pentium B940
MSRP: $134|Avg: $11
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-8365U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2200GECore i5-8365U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2200GECore i5-8365U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE and Core i5-8365U

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i5-8365U

The Core i5-8365U 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: 5,939 points. Launch price was $297.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8365U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365U — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8365U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE scores 5,955 against the Core i5-8365U's 5,939 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365U.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2200GECore i5-8365U
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
4.1 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+100%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark
5,955
5,939
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8365U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2200GECore i5-8365U
Socket
AM4
FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0