Intel Core i3-9350KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3400G

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Intel Core i3-9350KF or Intel Core i3-9350KF – 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 i3-9350KF 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 i3-9350KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-9350KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9350KF has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9350KF is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9350KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 1.4 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Direct X 12
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 704
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 11
-- Generation 8
-- 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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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 46.9 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 46.9 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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
None TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9350KF 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 3400G is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
-- 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 Chiplet
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
159 $ Release price 165 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
4750
4750
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
3660
3660

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1969
1969
Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
1833
1833

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.0 GHz
476
476
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
412
412

Intel Core i3-9350KF and AMD Ryzen 5 3400G in leaderboards