Intel Core i5-9300H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i5-9300H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2019.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $650, at an average price of $804.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 314% faster and its entry price is $21 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-9300H a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-9300H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 225 of 274 and delivers 11.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i5-9300H from?

Intel Core i5-9300H came out in 2019.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-9300H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 4300U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-9300H cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $650, at an average price of $804.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 314% faster and its entry price is $21 lower.

Specs

Model i5-9300H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1440
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel® HM370
Boost frequency 4,1 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Frequency 2,4 GHz
Cache 8 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Bus type DMI
Codename Coffee Lake
ECC supported by processor No
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#225 of 274
Relative performance 11.8%
Laptops 4
Price from $650
Average price $804

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 Intel Core i7-13800H 41.8% From $890 Intel Core i7-13700H 41.3% From $785 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From $674

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