CPU
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Core i7-9700E
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
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 i7-9700E
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
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 i7-9700E and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Core i7-9700E
The Core i7-9700E 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 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,575 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,626 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9700E packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-9700E versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700E (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-9700E uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700E scores 12,575 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE's 12,626 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700E vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE.
| Feature | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,575 | 12,626 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,802 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9700E uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-9700E) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE). The Core i7-9700E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-9700E launched at $259 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE debuted at $149.
| Feature | Core i7-9700E | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $259 | $149-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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