Core i5-9300H vs Xeon E5-2637 v4

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 i5-9300H is positioned at rank 233 and the Xeon E5-2637 v4 is on rank 398, 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 i5-9300H

#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 Per Dollar Xeon E5-2637 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5572%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1052%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

935%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

722%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

#398

Xeon E5-2637 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

100%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-9300H (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-9300H	Xeon E5-2637 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-9300H	Xeon E5-2637 v4
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9300H and Xeon E5-2637 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2637 v4

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,460 points. Launch price was $996.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-9300H and Xeon E5-2637 v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300H versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 v4 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-9300H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2637 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9300H scores 7,438 against the Xeon E5-2637 v4's 7,460 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2637 v4. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-9300H vs 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2637 v4.

Feature	Core i5-9300H	Xeon E5-2637 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	8 MB	10 MB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,438	7,460
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,729	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,050	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9300H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2637 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-9300H	Xeon E5-2637 v4
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9300H) / not specified (Xeon E5-2637 v4). The Core i5-9300H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2637 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300H targets Gaming Laptop.