Intel Core i5-9300HF vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700U

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Intel Core i5-9300HF or Intel Core i5-9300HF – 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 i5-9300HF features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9300HF, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i 9000H Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
9 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-9300HF Name AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-9300HF has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9300HF is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-9300HF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics, which has 640 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 640
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 10
-- GPU frequency 1.4 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 10 Graphics
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 15 W watts.
35 W TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 35 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-9300HF 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 AMD Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket FP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3867
3867
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3115
3115

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3544
3544
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2684
2684

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2111
2111
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1515
1515

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1864
1864
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1735
1735

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1288
1288
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1020
1020

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9300HF
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
422
422
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
367
367