Core i5-8300H vs Core i5-9300H

Core i5-8300H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4 GHz2018

Core i5-9300H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8300H

4 / 8

7,369

0.0%

7,438

+0.9%

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-8300H is positioned at rank 708 and the Core i5-9300H is on rank 233, so the Core i5-9300H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8300H

#696

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

995%

#697

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

981%

#698

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

900%

#699

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

896%

#700

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

888%

#702

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

858%

#703

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

822%

#704

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

821%

#705

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

799%

#708

Core i5-8300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9300H

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#220

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

394%

#221

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

389%

#222

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

357%

#223

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

355%

#224

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

352%

#226

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

340%

#227

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

326%

#228

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

325%

#229

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

317%

#233

Core i5-9300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-9300H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-8300H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-8300H	Core i5-9300H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-8300H	Core i5-9300H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-8300H Benchmark Check

Core i5-9300H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8300H and Core i5-9300H

Core i5-8300H

The Core i5-8300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,369 points. Launch price was $250.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8300H and Core i5-9300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-8300H versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-8300H scores 7,369 against the Core i5-9300H's 7,438 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-9300H. Both processors carry 8 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-8300H	Core i5-9300H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,369	7,438
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,729
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,050
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,700

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-8300H	Core i5-9300H
Socket	BGA1440	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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8300H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9300H). The Core i5-9300H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i5-8300H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300H targets Gaming Laptop.