IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.4/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7070 and a single-thread rating of 2533. Its stated TDP is 62 W.

CPU Mark7,070
18 samples
Single Thread2,533
Overall rank#2,122
of 6,054
Reference price$72.05

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.4Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 4.3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7070 and a single-thread rating of 2533. Its stated TDP is 62 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop released in 2019. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 62 W reference TDP, a 7,070 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 7,070 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,533 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1151-2. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2400. The 62 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, a 62 W reference TDP, a 7,070 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz?

Start with LGA1151-2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 62 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300AMD7,137 points
03AMD Ryzen 3 3200GEAMD7,091 points
04Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU7,070 points
05Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40GHzIntel7,068 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU2,533 points
03AMD Ryzen 3 3200GEAMD2,186 points
04AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300AMD2,171 points
05Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40GHzIntel2,170 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 3 3200GEAMD202.6 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-9300 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU114.0 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300AMD109.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
92,773.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,123.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
7,988.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
40.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
15,801.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
18,633.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
559.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
11,709.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2019
SocketLGA1151-2
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock3.70 GHz
Max turbo4.30 GHz
TDP62 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2400
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB