Core i3-9350K vs Core i5-9300H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9300H
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.91
Core i3-9350K
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.98
+1.4%

Core i3-9350K outperforms Core i5-9300H by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking11661153
Place by popularity73not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data9.95
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-H (2018−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date30 April 2019 (5 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data
Current price$861 (3.4x MSRP)$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt91 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP--
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.8 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memory64 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-9300H 4.91
i3-9350K 4.98
+1.4%

Core i3-9350K outperforms Core i5-9300H by 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-9300H 7600
i3-9350K 7700
+1.3%

Core i3-9350K outperforms Core i5-9300H by 1% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.91 4.98
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 91 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K.

Be aware that Core i5-9300H is a notebook processor while Core i3-9350K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9300H and Core i3-9350K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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