Intel Core i3-9300 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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Intel Core i3-9300 or Intel Core i3-9300 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-9300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
9 Generation 7
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Core i 7000
Intel Core i3-9300 Name Intel Core i5-7500
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-9300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 62 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
62 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-9300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2017
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
152 $ Release price 220 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3945
3945
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3489
3489
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1417
1417
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-9300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
961
961