Core i7-7920HQ vs Core i5-8300H

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 i7-7920HQ is positioned at rank 980 and the Core i5-8300H is on rank 708, so the Core i5-8300H 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 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 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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-7920HQ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-8300H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i5-8300H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i5-8300H
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 i7-7920HQ Benchmark Check

Core i5-8300H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7920HQ and Core i5-8300H

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7920HQ and Core i5-8300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-7920HQ versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-8300H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-7920HQ (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-7920HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8300H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7920HQ scores 7,322 against the Core i5-8300H's 7,369 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-8300H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7920HQ vs 8 MB on the Core i5-8300H.

Feature	Core i7-7920HQ	Core i5-8300H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+2%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+35%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,322	7,369