Intel Core i3-8350K vs AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

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Intel Core i3-8350K or Intel Core i3-8350K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-8350K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-8350K Name AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
8 Generation 1
Intel Core i 8000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-8350K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8350K is 4.0 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 Threads 8
None None 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-8350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8350K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2017 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-8350K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Coffee Lake S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
170 $ Release price 265 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
13548
13548
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
13479
13479

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
3855
3855
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3642
3642

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2167
2167
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1781
1781

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1811
1811
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1711
1711

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1172
1172
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
910
910

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
712
712
Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
684
684

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
447
447
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
341
341