Athlon X4 860K vs i5-8365UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8365UE
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.60
+66.7%
Athlon X4 860K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.16

Core i5-8365UE outperforms Athlon X4 860K by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15141860
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.702.15
Architecture codenameWhiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date16 April 2019 (5 years ago)12 August 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256K
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1528FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-2133

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8365UE 3.60
+66.7%
Athlon X4 860K 2.16

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8365UE 5711
+66.5%
Athlon X4 860K 3431

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.60 2.16
Recency 16 April 2019 12 August 2014
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i5-8365UE has a 66.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8365UE is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X4 860K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8365UE is a notebook processor while Athlon X4 860K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8365UE and Athlon X4 860K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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