Core i3-8350K vs Ryzen 3 1300X
Core i3-8350K
Ryzen 3 1300X
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-8350K is positioned at rank 629 and the Ryzen 3 1300X is on rank 396, so the Ryzen 3 1300X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8350K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+364%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($54) |
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 i3-8350K and Ryzen 3 1300X
Core i3-8350K
The Core i3-8350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,911 points. Launch price was $168.
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-8350K and Ryzen 3 1300X share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-8350K versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8350K (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-8350K uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8350K scores 6,911 against the Ryzen 3 1300X's 6,923 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,911 | 6,923 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,486 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,155 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8350K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 1300X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-8350K) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-8350K launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1300X debuted at $129. At current prices ($250 vs $54), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $196 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8350K delivers 27.6 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1300X — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 129% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-8350K | Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $129-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $54-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.6 | 128.2+364% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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