Core i3-9350K vs Core i5-1034G1

Core i3-9350K

4 Cores4 Thrd91 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-9350K

4 / 4

7,596

+0.6%

7,550

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9350K

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

110%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

109%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

109%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

108%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

108%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

108%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

106%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

104%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

104%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

103%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

103%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

103%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

102%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

102%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

101%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

100%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

97%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

97%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

96%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

93%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

93%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

92%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

92%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

91%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

89%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

89%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

89%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1

#772

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1154%

#773

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1137%

#774

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1044%

#775

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1039%

#776

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1030%

#778

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

994%

#779

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

954%

#780

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

952%

#781

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

926%

#784

Core i5-1034G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-9350K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1034G1 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-9350K	Core i5-1034G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-9350K	Core i5-1034G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-9350K Benchmark Check

Core i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9350K and Core i5-1034G1

Core i3-9350K

The Core i3-9350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 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 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 7,596 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9350K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1034G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i3-9350K versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-9350K (base: 4 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Core i3-9350K uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9350K scores 7,596 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-9350K. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9350K vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

Feature	Core i3-9350K	Core i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+28%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+400%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,596	7,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,475

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-9350K) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Core i3-9350K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.