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Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($105.5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($105.5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G and Core i7-9700K
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 27.3% lead for the Core i7-9700K. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 14,397+32% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,995 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,516 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,334 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($105.5 vs $200), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G delivers 103.7 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G the 36.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-61% | $385 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $105.5-47% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.7+44% | 72.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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