Core i3-9300T vs Core i5-7500
Core i3-9300T
Core i5-7500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+378%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($65) |
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 i3-9300T and Core i5-7500
Core i3-9300T
The Core i3-9300T 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,323 points. Launch price was $143.
Core i5-7500
The Core i5-7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,362 points. Launch price was $202.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-9300T and Core i5-7500 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-9300T versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-7500 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-9300T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7500 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9300T scores 6,323 against the Core i5-7500's 6,362 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-7500. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i3-9300T vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,323 | 6,362 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,265 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. 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: H310,B360,H370,Z370,Z390 (Core i3-9300T) and Intel 200 series,Intel 100 series (Core i5-7500).
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-9300T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7500). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9300T) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9300T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i5-7500 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9300T launched at $309 MSRP, while the Core i5-7500 debuted at $199. At current prices ($309 vs $65), the Core i5-7500 is $244 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9300T delivers 20.5 pts/$ vs 97.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-7500 — making the Core i5-7500 the 130.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | $199-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $309 | $65-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.5 | 97.9+378% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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