Intel Core i3-9350K vs Intel Core i3-10320

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Intel Core i3-9350K or Intel Core i3-9350K – 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 i3-9350K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i3-10320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i3-9350K Name Intel Core i3-10320
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 10000
9 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9350K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9350K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-10320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10320 is 3.8 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9350K 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 Intel Core i3-10320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10320 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
14 nm Technology 14 nm
9.5 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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.
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9350K 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 Intel Core i3-10320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1200
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
173 $ Release price 169 $