The Core i3-9300 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $86.07 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 5% less energy – 62 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-7500
- Up to 64% cheaper – $48.15 vs $134.22
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i3-9300 vs Core i5-7500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€134.22
35%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
37%
Core i5-7500
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
97%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, €
€48.15
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.26/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i5-7500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i5-7500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i5-7500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7500
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
62 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
