Core i3-9350K vs Core i7-7700T
Core i3-9350K
Core i7-7700T
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9350K
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+98%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 i3-9350K and Core i7-7700T
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 i7-7700T
The Core i7-7700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,517 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9350K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-7700T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i3-9350K versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700T — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i3-9350K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-9350K uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7700T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9350K scores 7,596 against the Core i7-7700T's 7,517 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-9350K. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9350K vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700T.
| Feature | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+21% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,596+1% | 7,517 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,605 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,066 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,643 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-9350K) / Yes (Core i7-7700T). The Core i7-7700T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-9350K requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9350K launched at $184 MSRP, while the Core i7-7700T debuted at $303. At current prices ($150 vs $75), the Core i7-7700T is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9350K delivers 50.6 pts/$ vs 100.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-7700T — making the Core i7-7700T the 65.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9350K | Core i7-7700T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $184-39% | $303 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $75-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.6 | 100.2+98% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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