CPU
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Core i3-10325
Core i9-8950HK
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10325
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-8950HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10325 | Core i9-8950HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10325 | Core i9-8950HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10325 and Core i9-8950HK
Core i3-10325
The Core i3-10325 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,291 points. Launch price was $154.
Core i9-8950HK
The Core i9-8950HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,373 points. Launch price was $583.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10325 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i9-8950HK offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-8950HK has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-10325 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-8950HK — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-8950HK (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-10325 uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-8950HK uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10325 scores 10,291 against the Core i9-8950HK's 10,373 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-8950HK. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10325 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i9-8950HK.
| Feature | Core i3-10325 | Core i9-8950HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+34% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,291 | 10,373 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10325 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-8950HK uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-10325 | Core i9-8950HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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