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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7420
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.1 GHz

Intel Core i5 9300H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.2

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-9300H is a 9th generation high-performance laptop processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and an 8MB Smart Cache. It operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz with a maximum turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz, supporting up to 128GB of DDR4-2666 memory and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630. Main pros include its reliable quad-core multitasking capabilities for mid-range gaming and productivity, as well as a 45W TDP that provides a better thermal balance compared to higher-end i7 or i9 chips. However, cons include a tendency to run hot under heavy loads—often requiring robust cooling or undervolting to avoid thermal throttling—and it is increasingly outpaced in multi-threaded performance by newer processors with higher core counts.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 9300H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.5
Intel Core i5 9300H has a technical score of 4.55 points, which is lower than that of 64.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 9300H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

6.0
Intel Core i5 9300H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 9300H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1440
Intel Core i5 9300H uses the FCBGA1440 CPU socket, which is older than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

QM370, HM370
Intel Core i5 9300H supports QM370, HM370 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 61.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 9300H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i5 9300H has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i5 9300H offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 9300H offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.1 GHz
Intel Core i5 9300H reaches a boost clock of 4.1 GHz which is lower than that of 56.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 9300H has a base clock of 4x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 9300H uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 9300H is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
Intel Core i5 9300H has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i5 9300H has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i5 9300H has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR3
Intel Core i5 9300H supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR3, which is newer than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,666 MHz
Intel Core i5 9300H supports memory speeds up to 2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2666 MHz
Intel Core i5 9300H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.3% of processors and equal to 7.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core i5 9300H supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 9300H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core i5 9300H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 9300H has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i5 9300H has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 9300H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 53.2% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 9300H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 9300H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

56 W
Intel Core i5 9300H has a boost power of 56 W which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 9300H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 9300H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i5 9300H vs the average processor

  • 91.1% faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,513.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,513.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.1,513.05 vs 791.745
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Intel Core i5 9300H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 37.7% faster Blender rendering
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (456.9 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (456.9 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.456.94 vs 331.88
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 9300H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2x more memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (64 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
    What it is: The largest memory size supported per DIMM slot.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very high-capacity memory modules.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=32 GB

    Intel Core i5 9300H has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (64 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.64 GB vs 32 GB
  • 11 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.39 vs 28
  • 91.1% faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,513.1 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 37.7% faster Blender rendering
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (456.9 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 11 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 2x more memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i5 9300H has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (64 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.

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Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 9300H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 9300H does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 9300H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 14.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (415 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 12.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,291 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 9.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,251 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4.7% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 29.6% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,420 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 22.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,695 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 9300H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 61.6% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i5 9300H has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.9 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 9300H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 9300H has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 14.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (415 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (415 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.415 vs 484
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 9300H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 9300H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 12.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,291 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,291 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,291 vs 1,471
  • 9.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,251 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 9300H has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,251 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,251 vs 2,483
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i5 9300H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 9300H?

  • Excellent value for money in the budget gaming laptop segment
  • Capable 4.1GHz turbo frequency providing strong single-core performance
  • Reliable for multitasking and everyday office applications without lag
  • Efficient enough to be cooled by standard laptop heatsinks in most designs
  • Supports up to 128GB of RAM, allowing for significant future upgrades
  • Solid performance for creative tasks like photo retouching and 4K video playback

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 9300H?

  • Prone to high temperatures and thermal throttling under heavy loads, sometimes reaching 97-100°C
  • Limited by 4 physical cores compared to newer 6-core or 8-core competitors
  • Weak integrated graphics (UHD 630) that require a dedicated GPU for modern gaming
  • Can act as a bottleneck for high-end or very modern graphics cards
  • Lacks support for modern standards like PCIe 4.0 and Wi-Fi 6
  • Based on an aging 14nm process which is less efficient than newer 7nm architectures

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The Intel Core i5-9300H serves as a minor 14nm++ refresh of the i5-8300H, offering only marginal upgrades such as a 100 MHz higher base and boost clock, alongside increased DDR4 memory support (128GB vs 64GB). Pros include improved efficiency and better performance-per-core compared to some older i7 models, while maintaining the same FCBGA1440 socket for easy manufacturing...Read more

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Intel Core i5-9300H @ 2.40GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-9300H is a 2019 quad-core Coffee Lake-H laptop processor, operating between 2.4 GHz and 4.1 GHz, which was widely adopted in entry-level gaming laptops for its balanced, cost-effective performance. Pros include solid 1080p gaming and productivity performance with support for up to 128 GB of DDR4 RAM. A notable con is its high 45W TDP, requiring substantial cooling,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
24/01/2020
[Exclusive] Intel Core i5-10300H vs Core i5-9300H – 10th Gen Intel Core, LaptopMedia's first hands-on

LaptopMedia's hands-on review indicates that the 10th Gen Core i5-10300H serves as an incremental upgrade over the i5-9300H, sharing a 4-core/8-thread design while offering 100-200 MHz higher clock speeds and support for faster DDR4-3200 memory. The processor delivers a roughly 11% performance improvement in Cinebench R20, though it continues to utilize the older Intel UHD 630...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2021
Intel Core i5-11300H vs Core i5-9300H – the new CPU wins with ease

LaptopMedia's comparison reveals that the 11th Gen Core i5-11300H significantly outperforms the 9th Gen Core i5-9300H due to a superior 10nm SuperFin process and faster architecture, despite sharing a similar 4-core/8-thread structure. The i5-11300H offers major pros, including a 37% higher 3D rendering performance and vastly superior integrated Iris Xe graphics compared to the UHD...Read more

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Intel Core i5-9300H Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i5-9300H is a 9th-generation "Coffee Lake" 45W quad-core processor launched in early 2019, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, a 2.4 GHz base clock, and a 4.1 GHz boost, designed for high-performance laptops. Based on Geekbench data, it remains capable of handling daily productivity and moderate gaming, though it has been surpassed by newer architectures. Pros include solid...Read more

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The Intel Core i5-9300H, a 9th-gen "Coffee Lake" quad-core processor from 2019, is a 4-core/8-thread laptop CPU designed for high-performance mobile workstations with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and 4.1 GHz boost. A major pro is its "excellent" single-core speed for productivity, although a significant con is its limited, older 4-core architecture compared to modern multi-core...Read more

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02/03/2020
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The Intel Core i5-9300H is a 9th Gen, 45W quad-core/octa-thread processor designed for entry-level gaming, offering a 2.40 GHz base clock with up to 4.10 GHz boost. It supports up to 128GB of DDR4-2666 memory, representing a significant memory capacity upgrade, though it retains the underwhelming Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU from previous generations. While delivering solid...Read more

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14/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i5-9300H – Benchmarks and Performance Comparison

The Intel Core i9-9880H (eight cores/16 threads) significantly outperforms the four-core/eight-thread Core i5-9300H, with benchmarks indicating nearly double the performance and a higher 4.80 GHz boost clock compared to 4.10 GHz, though both share a 45W TDP. The i9's pros include exceptional multi-threaded power, suitable for heavy workstations, but it carries a higher price and...Read more

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29/11/2019
Acer Nitro 5 Review: A Well-Balanced Gaming Laptop

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09/05/2019
Intel Core i5-9300H vs AMD Ryzen 7 3750H – Benchmarks and Performance Comparison

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i5-9300H and AMD Ryzen 7 3750H represent a competitive 45W vs 35W mid-range laptop showdown, with the Intel chip boasting higher clocks and 8MB cache, while the AMD chip highlights superior Vega 10 integrated graphics. Performance benchmarks show the Intel i5-9300H as the winner, offering 13%–18% higher performance due to superior single-core...Read more

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30/03/2026
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30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-9300H @ 2.40 GHz CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-9300H is a 9th Gen Coffee Lake mobile processor (4 cores/8 threads) with a 2.4 GHz base clock and 45W TDP, widely used in mid-range gaming laptops. It delivers solid 1080p gaming performance and handles daily tasks efficiently without acting as a major bottleneck for GPUs like the GTX 1660 Ti. However, the 4-core architecture limits its performance compared to...Read more

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tvtech.it
23/04/2020
MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR with Core i5-9300H and RTX 2060: The Review (Video)

The TV Tech review identifies the MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR as a balanced, budget-friendly gaming laptop, pairing an Intel Core i5-9300H with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 for solid performance in a portable 1.86 kg chassis. Key advantages include the high value for money, offering RTX graphics and a 120Hz display for under €1,000, alongside an accessible internal layout for upgrades. While...Read more

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23/04/2020
MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR with Core i5-9300H and RTX 2060: The Review

The HWUpgrade review of the MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR highlights a lightweight, 1.86 kg gaming laptop featuring a brushed-metal finish, an Intel Core i5-9300H, and an NVIDIA RTX 2060 GPU. It offers solid 1080p performance with 120Hz display capabilities, though the base 8GB RAM acts as a bottleneck requiring a dual-channel upgrade for maximum efficiency. Key pros include its high value...Read more

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tweakers.net
01/04/2021
Laptop Best Buy Guide - April 2021 (Reviewing Laptops with i5-9300H)

The April 2021 Tweakers Laptop Best Buy Guide, navigating high market demand, recommends the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 and Acer Aspire 5 as top budget choices for under €500, highlighting their Intel Core i3-1115G4 processors and 8GB of RAM. The Lenovo stands out for its superior display, backlit keyboard, and longer battery life, although it offers limited internal expandability. For...Read more

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