IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.3/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6916 and a single-thread rating of 2450. Its stated TDP is 91 W.

CPU Mark6,916
465 samples
Single Thread2,450
Overall rank#2,149
of 6,054
Reference price$62.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.3Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6916 and a single-thread rating of 2450. Its stated TDP is 91 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 91 W reference TDP, a 6,916 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 6,916 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,450 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1151-2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2400. The 91 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 91 W reference TDP, a 6,916 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz?

Start with LGA1151-2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 91 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Athlon Gold 3150GAMD6,922 points
03AMD Ryzen 3 1300XAMD6,920 points
04Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHzThis CPU6,916 points
05Intel Core i7-980 @ 3.33GHzIntel6,886 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHzThis CPU2,450 points
02AMD Athlon Gold 3150GAMD2,212 points
04AMD Ryzen 3 1300XAMD2,121 points
05Intel Core i7-980 @ 3.33GHzIntel1,537 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Athlon Gold 3150GAMD106.5 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 3 1300XAMD106.5 Mark/W
04Intel Core i3-8350K @ 4.00GHzThis CPU76.0 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-980 @ 3.33GHzIntel53.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
91,144.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,050.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
8,109.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
40.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
15,436.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
18,030.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
566.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
11,241.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketLGA1151-2
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock4.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP91 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2400
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB