Core i3-9300 vs Core i5-1035G1
Core i3-9300
Core i5-1035G1
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Core i5-1035G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Core i5-1035G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9300 and Core i5-1035G1
Core i3-9300
The Core i3-9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,105 points. Launch price was $143.
Core i5-1035G1
The Core i5-1035G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,174 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1035G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-9300 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-9300 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9300 scores 7,105 against the Core i5-1035G1's 7,174 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1035G1. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,498 vs 1,100, a 30.6% lead for the Core i3-9300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,025 vs 3,600 (11.1% advantage for the Core i3-9300). Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Core i5-1035G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+270% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Ice Lake (Client) (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,105 | 7,174 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,498+36% | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,025+12% | 3,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1151 (Core i3-9300) and Integrated PCH (Core i5-1035G1).
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Core i5-1035G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1526 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i5-1035G1 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9300) and UHD Graphics G1 (Core i5-1035G1) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G1 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G1 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Core i5-1035G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | UHD Graphics G1 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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