Core i5-9300HF vs Core i7-7920HQ

Core i5-9300HF

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Core i7-7920HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9300HF

4 / 8

7,255

0.0%

7,322

+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 i5-9300HF is positioned at rank 465 and the Core i7-7920HQ is on rank 980, so the Core i5-9300HF 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 i5-9300HF

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#453

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

607%

#454

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

598%

#455

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

549%

#456

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

546%

#457

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

541%

#459

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

523%

#460

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

501%

#461

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

500%

#462

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

487%

#465

Core i5-9300HF

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7920HQ

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1956%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1927%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1769%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1761%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1745%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1685%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1616%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1613%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1570%

#980

Core i7-7920HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#981

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#985

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#990

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#991

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#993

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#994

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-7920HQ shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-9300HF	Core i7-7920HQ
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-9300HF	Core i7-7920HQ
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 i5-9300HF Benchmark Check

Core i7-7920HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9300HF and Core i7-7920HQ

Core i5-9300HF

The Core i5-9300HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 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: 7,255 points. Launch price was $250.

Core i7-7920HQ

The Core i7-7920HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). 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: 7,322 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-9300HF and Core i7-7920HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300HF versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-7920HQ — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-9300HF uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7920HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9300HF scores 7,255 against the Core i7-7920HQ's 7,322 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-7920HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-9300HF vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7920HQ.

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Core i7-7920HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	7,255	7,322
Geekbench 6 Single	1,288	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Core i7-7920HQ
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9300HF) / not specified (Core i7-7920HQ). Primary use case: Core i5-9300HF targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9300HF rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.