Ultra 5 236V vs i3-9350K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9350K
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.85
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.49
+178%

Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms Core i3-9350K by a whopping 178% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1250557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency5.0475.10
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Arc 130V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.85 13.49
Recency 23 April 2019 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 236V has a 178.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 435.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 236V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9350K in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9350K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 236V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9350K and Core Ultra 5 236V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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