Key Differences
In short — Core i7-9700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7350K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7350K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-9700KF is 735 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7350K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Up to 76% cheaper than Core i7-9700KF - $51.6 vs $218.0
- Up to 76% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-9700KF - $0.38 vs $1.58 per FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700KF - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-9700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700KF
- Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-7350K - 138 vs 136 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
136
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $51.6 on Amazon
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Buy for $218 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-9700KF |
---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2019 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |