Xeon E3-1505M v6 vs Core i5-9300H
Xeon E3-1505M v6
Core i5-9300H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Xeon E3-1505M v6 is positioned at rank 401 and the Core i5-9300H is on rank 233, so the Core i5-9300H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9300H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) | ✅ 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 Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Core i5-9300H
Xeon E3-1505M v6
The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Core i5-9300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300H (base: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9300H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505M v6 scores 7,441 against the Core i5-9300H's 7,438 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. Both processors carry 8 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,441 | 7,438 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,729 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,050 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,700 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1505M v6) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9300H). The Core i5-9300H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300H targets Gaming Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505M v6 | Core i5-9300H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop |
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