Core i5-9500 vs Ryzen 3 4300G
Core i5-9500
Ryzen 3 4300G
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 i5-9500
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($65) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 i5-9500 and Ryzen 3 4300G
Core i5-9500
The Core i5-9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,829 points. Launch price was $192.
Ryzen 3 4300G
The Ryzen 3 4300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 9,938 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-9500 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-9500 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-9500 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-9500 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9500 scores 9,829 against the Ryzen 3 4300G's 9,938 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300G. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,829 | 9,938+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,468 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-9500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| 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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9500) / not specified (Ryzen 3 4300G). The Core i5-9500 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 4300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9500 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9500 rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-9500 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4300G debuted at $149. At current prices ($65 vs $100), the Core i5-9500 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9500 delivers 151.2 pts/$ vs 99.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4300G — making the Core i5-9500 the 41.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-9500 | Ryzen 3 4300G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192 | $149-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-35% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 151.2+52% | 99.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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