Intel Core i3-9350KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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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 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
Intel Core i3-9350KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
4 Threads 6
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9350KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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 51.2 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
DDR4-2400 Memory type
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
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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 95 °C
 
 

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 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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159 $ Release price 130 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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