The Core i3-8350K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-9900KS, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $414.99 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-8350K
- Up to 75% cheaper – $135.00 vs $549.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 28% less energy – 91 vs 127 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-9900KS for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
207
97%
Min 1% FPS
143
97%
Price, $
$135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.65/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$549.99
24%
Value, $/FPS
$2.58/FPS
25%
Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-9900KS 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
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-9900KS in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-8350K vs Core i9-9900KS in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-8350K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-8350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 28th, 2019 |
$168.00 | MSRP | $513.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake-R |
91 W | Power Consumption | 127 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
