The Core i3-8350K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 3950X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$476.12 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8350K
- Up to 60% cheaper – CA$318.88 vs CA$795.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 91 vs 105 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 3950X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8350K vs Ryzen 9 3950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
188
97%
Min 1% FPS
125
98%
Price, CA$
CA$318.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.69/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 3950X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$795
40%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.11/FPS
41%
Core i3-8350K vs Ryzen 9 3950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8350K vs Ryzen 9 3950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8350K vs Ryzen 9 3950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
12%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Ryzen 9 3950X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$168.00 | MSRP | $749.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Matisse |
91 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 4 | Threads | 32 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
