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9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.1 GHz / 2.4 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 45 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1440
CPU Series:: Coffee Lake, 9th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H Review

The 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H is a 4-core, 8-thread mainstream gaming laptop processor built on Coffee Lake, running a 2.4 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.1 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP.

As the accessible mid-range chip in Intel's 9th Gen H-series lineup, this processor was widely used across budget and mid-range gaming laptops, sitting below the 6-core i7 9750H in core count while sharing the same mature Coffee Lake architecture.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output; laptops built around this chip almost universally pair it with a discrete GPU for gaming.

How Is the Core i5 9300H in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout at a solid 4.1 GHz boost clock made this chip a genuinely accessible mainstream gaming laptop choice, trailing the 6-core i7 9750H in multi-threaded work while remaining competitive for typical gaming use.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 4,179 and single-core scores of 1,068 confirm solid mainstream performance. Geekbench 5 multi-core scores of 4,148 place this chip appropriately below the 6-core i7 9750H's comparable figures.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Budget and mid-range gaming laptops of the Coffee Lake generation

Not for

Content creators needing more multi-threaded headroom, the 6-core i7 9750H, covered elsewhere on this site, handles that better

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	9300H
Codename	Coffee Lake
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Coffee Lake, 9th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1440
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.1 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H?

The 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.4 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630. Socket: FCBGA1440.

Will the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H work with my current setup?

The 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1440. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget and mid-range gaming laptops of the Coffee Lake generation.

What are the drawbacks of the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9300H?

Not the best fit for: Content creators needing more multi-threaded headroom, the 6-core i7 9750H, covered elsewhere on this site, handles that better.