Intel Core i3-9350KF vs AMD EPYC 9734

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Intel Core i3-9350KF CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC 9734
Intel Core i3-9350KF AMD EPYC 9734

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-9350KF and the AMD EPYC 9734 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-9350KF 4 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the AMD EPYC 9734 which has 112 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family AMD EPYC (129)
Intel Core i 9000 (34) CPU group AMD EPYC 8004/9004 (15)
9 Generation 4
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Bergamo/Siena (Zen 4c)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9350KF is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD EPYC 9734 clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 112 CPU cores and can calculate 224 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Characteristic AMD EPYC 9734
4 Cores 112
4 Threads 224
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
4.00 GHz Frequency 2.20 GHz
4.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.00 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Characteristic AMD EPYC 9734
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-9350KF, while the AMD EPYC 9734 supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 460.8 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Characteristic AMD EPYC 9734
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR5-4800
64 GB Max. Memory 6144 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 12
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 460.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 256.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 5.0
16 PCIe lanes 128
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 504.1 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-9350KF has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 9734 is 340 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Characteristic AMD EPYC 9734
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 340 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up 400 W
-- TDP down 320 W
100 °C Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9350KF has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 9734 is at 256.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Characteristic AMD EPYC 9734
14 nm Technology 5 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
LGA 1151 Socket SP5
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2023
159 $ Release price 11900 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.60 GHz
1260 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9734 AMD EPYC 9734
112C 224T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
4750 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9734 AMD EPYC 9734
112C 224T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.60 GHz
476 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9734 AMD EPYC 9734
112C 224T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
1833 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9734 AMD EPYC 9734
112C 224T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-9350KF Intel Core i3-9350KF
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
7720 (100%)
AMD EPYC 9734 AMD EPYC 9734
112C 224T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Core i3-9350KF AMD EPYC 9734
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