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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8365U vs Xeon E-2236

The Core i5-8365U is slower than the Xeon E-2236 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 5% more expensive$297 vs $284
  • Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 month newer
  • Up to 5% cheaper$284 vs $297
  • Up to 37% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E-2236 ranks 24 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2236 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2236 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2236 has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2236 has a 112% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2236 boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-8365U draws 65W less power.

Intel BGA 1528
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LGA1151
Whiskey Lake-U
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Coffee Lake-S WS
Mobile
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Server/Workstation
UHD Graphics 620
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UHD Graphics P630
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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2666 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8365U or Xeon E-2236?expand_more
The Xeon E-2236. It's 86% faster than the Core i5-8365U on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon E-2236 than Core i5-8365U?expand_more
86% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8365U or Xeon E-2236?expand_more
The Xeon E-2236 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon E-2236 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8365U and Xeon E-2236?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-8365U scores 28/100, Xeon E-2236 scores 52/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-8365U or Xeon E-2236 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8365U or Xeon E-2236?expand_more
The Xeon E-2236 is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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