Ryzen 3 1300X vs Core i3-8350K
Ryzen 3 1300X
Core i3-8350K
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 Ryzen 3 1300X is positioned at rank 396 and the Core i3-8350K is on rank 629, 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 Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8350K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($54) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+364%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($54) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 Ryzen 3 1300X and Core i3-8350K
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 1300X and Core i3-8350K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-8350K — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8350K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8350K uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Core i3-8350K's 6,911 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 1300X. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,923 | 6,911 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,486 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,155 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8350K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| 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: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X) / not specified (Core i3-8350K). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 1300X launched at $129 MSRP, while the Core i3-8350K debuted at $250. At current prices ($54 vs $250), the Ryzen 3 1300X is $196 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1300X delivers 128.2 pts/$ vs 27.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-8350K — making the Ryzen 3 1300X the 129% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Core i3-8350K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-48% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $54-78% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.2+364% | 27.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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