The Core i3-8350K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-10900X, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $340.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8350K
- Up to 72% cheaper – $135.00 vs $475.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 45% less energy – 91 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-10900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
99%
Price, $
$135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$475
28%
Value, $/FPS
$2.28/FPS
29%
Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-10900X 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 Core i9-10900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-10900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-10900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2019 |
| $168.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Cascade Lake-X |
91 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
