Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Core i5-9300HF
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Core i5-9300HF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9300HF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i5-9300HF
Ryzen 5 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i5-9300HF share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300HF — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300HF (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9300HF uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Core i5-9300HF's 7,255 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-9300HF. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 826 vs 1,288, a 43.7% lead for the Core i5-9300HF that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 8 MB on the Core i5-9300HF.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,237 | 7,255 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 826 | 1,288+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,847 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9300HF uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Core i5-9300HF supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs 16 (Core i5-9300HF) — the Core i5-9300HF offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) and HM370,QM370 (Core i5-9300HF).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9300HF). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Core i5-9300HF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300HF targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9300HF rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Core i5-9300HF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 11 | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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