
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads2.8GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2300

intel
Brand14/28
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock255W
TDPIntel Core i9-9990XE

Intel Core i5-2300
Intel Core i5-2300
$ • Jan 2011
Intel Core i9-9990XE
$2800 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9990XE

Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-2300 | Intel Core i9-9990XE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14 |
| Threads | 4 | 28 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 28 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 255 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 19.25 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) | Core i9 Extreme (X-Series 9th Gen) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 216 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1160 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i9-9990XE Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2300
INTEL • 4/4 • 2.8GHz

Intel Core i9-9990XE
INTEL • 14/28 • 4GHz
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