Core i5-9300HF vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i5-9300HF

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

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Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9300HF

4 / 8

7,255

+0.2%

7,237

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-9300HF

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i5-9300HF needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-9300HF.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-9300HF across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i5-9300HF mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Core i5-9300HF

2019

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i5-9300HF needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-9300HF.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-9300HF across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i5-9300HF mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-9300HF better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

Yes. Core i5-9300HF is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.2% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-9300HF is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-9300HF is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-9300HF is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i5-9300HF is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 2400GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,237 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-9300HF is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018), 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-9300HF Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	174 FPS	162 FPS
medium	138 FPS	140 FPS
high	110 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	138 FPS
medium	114 FPS	117 FPS
high	90 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	63 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i5-9300HF Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	173 FPS
high	181 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	169 FPS
medium	181 FPS	146 FPS
high	168 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	174 FPS	126 FPS
medium	149 FPS	111 FPS
high	124 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	65 FPS

Open Core i5-9300HF Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i5-9300HF Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	181 FPS
medium	181 FPS	181 FPS
high	181 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	181 FPS

Open Core i5-9300HF Open Ryzen 5 2400GE

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9300HF and Ryzen 5 2400GE

Core i5-9300HF

The Core i5-9300HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,255 points. Launch price was $250.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-9300HF and Ryzen 5 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300HF versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300HF (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-9300HF uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9300HF scores 7,255 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-9300HF. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,288 vs 826, a 43.7% lead for the Core i5-9300HF that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-9300HF vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,255	7,237
Geekbench 6 Single	1,288+56%	826
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,847

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9300HF uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i5-9300HF supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-9300HF) vs 8 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) — the Core i5-9300HF offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM370,QM370 (Core i5-9300HF) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 2400GE).

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Socket	BGA1440	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9300HF) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Core i5-9300HF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9300HF targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9300HF rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.