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Which Chipsets Are Compatible With the Core i3-9350KF Processor?
For Intel's 9th generation Core i3-9350KF processor, you'll need a motherboard with an LGA 1151 socket and 300-series chipset.
Motherboards for Intel processors are made with chipsets provided by Intel. Each chipset offers a unique set of capabilities. However, motherboards must explicitly support features and capabilities for you to use them. Verify that a motherboard supports the features and capabilities you desire.
The "K" in the model name 9350KF means it's an unlocked processor that supports overclocking. You will need a motherboard with the Z390 or Z370 chipset to support CPU overclocking.
For compatiblity with Intel's 11th generation Core processors, you can use any of the 300-series chipsets: Z390, Z370, H370, B365, B360, H310. These are roughly sorted from most to least functionality.
The Q370 chipset is also compatible, but is intended for business use cases; its availability in stand-alone motherboards is limited.
| Z390 | Z370 | H370 | B365 | B360 | H310 | Q370 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Usage | For Enthusiast Gamer PCs | For Enthusiast Gamer PCs | For General Home and Gaming PCs | For Budget PCs | For Budget PCs | For Barebones PCs | For Nicer Business PCs |
| Motherboard Availability | Limited | ||||||
| Launch Date | Q4 2018 | Q4 2017 | Q2 2018 | Q4 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| CPU Overclocking | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Memory Overclocking | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| PCIe 3.0 Slots via Processor |
One x16 or Two x8 or One x8 + Two x4 |
One x16 or Two x8 or One x8 + Two x4 | One x16 | One x16 | One x16 | One x16 |
One x16 or Two x8 or One x8 + Two x4 |
| PCIe 3.0 Lanes via Chipset | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 12 | None | 24 |
| PCIe 2.0 Lanes via Chipset | None | None | None | None | None | 6 | None |
| Integrated Wireless | Wireless-AC MAC | None | Wireless-AC MAC | None | Wireless-AC MAC | Wireless-AC MAC | Wireless-AC MAC |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 Gbps) | Up to 6 | None | Up to 4 | None | Up to 4 | None | Up to 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 Gbps) | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Up to 8 | 8 | Up to 6 | 4 | Up to 10 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 14 | Up to 14 | 14 | Up to 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| SATA 3.0 Ports | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| PCIe RAID | 0, 1, 5 | 0, 1, 5 | 0, 1, 5 | 0, 1, 5 | None | None | 0, 1, 5 |
| SATA RAID | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | 0, 1, 5, 10 | None | None | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
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Learn More About the Intel Core i3-9350KF
- Motherboard: Choosing the Best Motherboard for Intel's Core i3-9350KF
- Chipset: Which Chipsets Work With Intel's Core i3-9350KF CPU?
- Cooler: Choosing the Best CPU Cooler for Intel's Core i3-9350KF
- Power Supply: Choosing the Best Power Supply for Intel's Core i3-9350KF
- RAM: Best RAM for the Intel Core i3-9350KF CPU
- TDP: What Is the TDP of the Core i3-9350KF CPU?
- Gaming: Is the Core i3-9350KF CPU Good for Gaming?