Core i3-8350K

Name: Intel Core i3-8350K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4 (12 reviews)

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.0 GHz on FCLGA1151.

4 · 12 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.0 GHz

L3 cache

8 MB

TDP

91W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming4

Productivity4

Single-core4

Multi-core17

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score4

Cores4

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p9 fps

1440p7 fps

4K5 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2017
Total cores: 4
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.0 GHz
Boost clock: 4.0 GHz
Multiplier: 40 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 8 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 91W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $168

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love it for being a cheap overclocker that punches above its weight in games. The main gripe is that the four threads are already choking in modern multitasking and newer titles.

Pros

Fast enough for most daily tasks
Runs cool with a decent cooler
Unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
Four true cores for smooth multitasking

Cons

Only four threads limit multitasking
Requires a dedicated graphics card
No significant upgrade path available

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i3-8350K

A decent but short-lived quad-core gaming chip hamstrung by its lack of hyper-threading and a dead-end socket.

Get it if you need a cheap, overclockable quad-core for light gaming and basic tasks. Skip it if you do any serious multitasking or video editing—you want more threads.