Core i3-9320 vs Core i5-9300H
Core i3-9320
Core i5-9300H
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9320
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9300H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9320 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9320 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ 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 i3-9320 and Core i5-9300H
Core i3-9320
The Core i3-9320 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 4.4 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: 7,358 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-9300H
The Core i5-9300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,438 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9320 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-9300H's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-9320 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300H — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-9320 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-9320 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9300H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9320 scores 7,358 against the Core i5-9300H's 7,438 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-9300H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9320 vs 8 MB on the Core i5-9300H.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+7% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,358 | 7,438+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,729 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9320 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9300H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-9320) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9300H). The Core i5-9300H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-9320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300H targets Gaming Laptop.
| Feature | Core i3-9320 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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