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Avg. price: ~£60
PassMark benchmark result: 4351
N. of physical cores: 2
CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Core i3 6300 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.2

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3.9

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2.3
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
3.6
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.5
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
0.0
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.6
L3 cache
8.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
1.6
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.8
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.6
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i3-6300 is a 6th-generation Skylake desktop processor built on a 14nm process, featuring 2 physical cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a high base clock speed of 3.8 GHz with a 4 MB Smart Cache and a thermal design power (TDP) of 51W, supporting both DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory. Key advantages include strong single-core performance for its class, integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 capable of 4K support, and lower power consumption compared to older quad-core models. However, it lacks Turbo Boost functionality, and its dual-core architecture increasingly struggles with modern, heavily multithreaded applications and intensive gaming when compared to newer quad-core or hexa-core alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 6300

Overall score

4.2

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.0

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

2.9

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

4.4

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

5.2

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.9

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decod

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Power & Thermal

6.8

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i3 6300 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i3 6300 better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i3 6300 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i3 6300 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 6300 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i3 6300 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
3.86x more popular
Intel Core i3 6300 is more popular than the average processor (3.86 vs 1.000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i3 6300 is more popular than the average processor (3.86 vs 1.000).3.86 vs 1
15.7% smaller die size
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².150 mm² vs 178 mm²
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i3 6300 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i3 6300 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
4.17x cheaper
Intel Core i3 6300 is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).
Intel Core i3 6300 is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).£60 vs £250
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i3 6300 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i3 6300 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
10 higher clock multiplier
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >33
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.38 vs 28
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i3 6300 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
10 higher clock multiplier
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
15.7% smaller die size
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i3 6300 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i3 6300 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i3 6300 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

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Why is Intel Core i3 6300 worse than the average processor?

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5 year/s older release date
Intel Core i3 6300 has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
September 2015
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i3 6300 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i3 6300 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
54.3% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,271 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
58.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,351 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
47% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,539 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
14.2% lower single-core score
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,262 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
8.5% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,273 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
No Turbo Boost
Intel Core i3 6300 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
66.7% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i3 6300 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
50% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i3 6300 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
25.5% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
27.3% lower memory speed
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
Older DDR support
Intel Core i3 6300 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i3 6300 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 530 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i3 6300 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
13.3% higher base power
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
54.3% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,271 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,271 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,271 vs 2,783
58.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,351 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,351 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,351 vs 10,532.5
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
47% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,539 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i3 6300 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,539 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,539 vs 4,793
16.7% larger process node
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i3 6300 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i3 6300 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i3 6300 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Core i3 6300 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i3 6300?

High base clock speed of 3.8 GHz provides snappy performance for daily tasks like web browsing and office work.
Strong single-thread performance makes it surprisingly capable for budget gaming in titles that don't require many cores.
Excellent energy efficiency with a low TDP of 51W, leading to cool operation even with stock cooling.
Supports DDR4 memory, offering a more modern platform compared to previous generations at its release.
Hyper-threading technology allows for 4 virtual cores, helping with multitasking and basic workstation applications.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 6300?

Poor value proposition compared to the i3-6100, as the 100MHz speed bump often didn't justify the significant price premium.
Only a dual-core processor, which causes stuttering or failure to launch in modern, core-intensive AAA games.
Locked multiplier prevents overclocking, limiting the performance ceiling for enthusiasts.
Integrated graphics (HD 530) lag behind contemporary AMD APU rivals in gaming performance.
Quickly became obsolete for heavy tasks like video editing or streaming, which easily saturate its limited thread count.

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Thorough and independent Intel Core i3 reviews

Recent evaluations of the Intel Core i3 (12th-14th gen) highlight strong single-core performance and high price-to-performance ratios, making them excellent choices for office productivity and budget-conscious gaming, according to various technical reviews. Key advantages include high efficiency, low power consumption, and capable performance, though they generally lack E-cores,...Read more

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