i3-9350KF vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+286%
Core i3-9350KF
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.75

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Core i3-9350KF by a whopping 286% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3291265
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.947.46
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i3
Power efficiency10.524.94
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)7 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$173

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-9350KF has 89% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads364
Base clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3040
L1 cache1.125 MB256 KB
L2 cache18 MB1 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt91 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and Core i3-9350KF.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9980XE 18.34
+286%
i3-9350KF 4.75

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-9980XE 29127
+286%
i3-9350KF 7549

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9980XE 1428
i3-9350KF 1504
+5.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9980XE 11345
+189%
i3-9350KF 3920

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 4.75
Recency 8 October 2018 7 January 2019
Physical cores 18 4
Threads 36 4
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 91 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 286.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 350% more physical cores and 800% more threads.

i3-9350KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 81.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9350KF in performance tests.


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