Core i3-6300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-6300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-6300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,197 Rank: 717
Rank Name Score Visual
713 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,199
+0%
714 Core i7-4930MX 5,199
+0%
715 Xeon Gold 5120 5,198
+0%
716 Core i5-1035G1 5,197
+0%
717 Core i3-6300 5,197
718 Core i5-10210U 5,191
-0.1%
719 Core i3-9300T 5,190
-0.1%
720 Core i7-4770S 5,189
-0.2%
721 FX-8370 5,187
-0.2%
722 Core i3-10100 5,184
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-6300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,640 Rank: 1042
Rank Name Score Visual
1038 Core i5-3450S 4,643
+0.1%
1039 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,642
+0%
1040 Core i7-880 4,642
+0%
1041 Core i3-6300T 4,641
+0%
1042 Core i3-6300 4,640
1043 Xeon W3550 4,638
+-0%
1044 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,638
+-0%
1045 Pentium 4,637
-0.1%
1046 Core i3-6100 4,636
-0.1%
1047 Core i5-6500TE 4,634
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-6300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,568 Rank: 502
Rank Name Score Visual
498 Xeon Gold 5122 5,575
+0.1%
499 Core i7-7700T 5,574
+0.1%
500 Core i7-1165G7 5,572
+0.1%
501 Core i7-9700T 5,569
+0%
502 Core i3-6300 5,568
503 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,568
+0%
504 Core i7-4770K 5,568
+0%
505 Core i7-10510U 5,565
-0.1%
506 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,564
-0.1%
507 Xeon E3-1240 v5 5,561
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-6300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,581 Rank: 1024
Rank Name Score Visual
1020 A10-5800B 4,582
+0%
1021 Pentium Gold G6405 4,582
+0%
1022 Core i7-7567U 4,581
+0%
1023 Core i5-7260U 4,581
+0%
1024 Core i3-6300 4,581
1025 A10-9700 4,581
+0%
1026 A8-7670K 4,581
+0%
1027 Athlon X4 950 4,581
+0%
1028 A8-6600K 4,580
+-0%
1029 A10-5800K 4,580
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-6300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,566 Rank: 1008
Rank Name Score Visual
1004 Core i3-7100 4,567
+0%
1005 Core i3-6320 4,567
+0%
1006 Xeon E5620 4,567
+0%
1007 Core i7-2635QM 4,566
+0%
1008 Core i3-6300 4,566
1009 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,566
+0%
1010 Xeon W3520 4,566
+0%
1011 Pentium Gold G5600 4,565
+-0%
1012 Pentium Gold G5500 4,565
+-0%
1013 Core i5-2320 4,565
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-6300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,612 Rank: 931
Rank Name Score Visual
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
+0%
928 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,613
+0%
929 Core i7-6660U 4,613
+0%
930 Core i7-2600S 4,613
+0%
931 Core i3-6300 4,612
932 Xeon X5677 4,612
+0%
933 Core i3-7300T 4,611
+-0%
934 Core i7-7560U 4,610
+-0%
935 Core i5-2500K 4,610
+-0%
936 Core i5-3450S 4,610
+-0%

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Core i3-6300 Details

The Intel Core i3-6300, launched in September 2015, stands as a representative of Intel's Skylake architecture designed for mainstream desktops. With a base clock of 3.8 GHz and a TDP of 51 W, the processor balances performance and efficiency, making it suitable for general productivity and light multimedia tasks. Though now over eight years old, the i3-6300 remains a viable option for budget builds or systems where integrated graphics suffice. Its dual-core design with hyper-threading enables it to handle multitasking reasonably well, especially in scenarios where single-threaded performance is not the primary bottleneck.

The Core i3-6300 operates on a 14 nm process and uses the LGA-1151 socket, supporting DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory with a dual-channel configuration. It features 4 MB of L3 cache and up to 64 GB of RAM, though real-world performance is constrained by its two physical cores and the limitations of its generation. The processor supports Intel's AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, enhancing performance in compute-heavy applications such as video encoding or scientific simulations. Additionally, it includes features like Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology and Intel VT-x for power efficiency and virtualization support.

Integrated into the CPU is the Intel HD Graphics 530, which provides basic graphics capabilities with a max frequency of 1.15 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling everyday tasks, including HD video playback and light gaming at lower settings. While not suitable for modern AAA titles, it serves well in office environments or as a fallback option for users without a discrete graphics card.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-6300 achieves an Overall Score of 5197, ranking #716 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 5568 places it at #502, indicating solid single-threaded performance relative to its peers, while its Multicore Score of 4640 ranks it #1042. These results suggest that while the i3-6300 is competitive in single-threaded applications, it falls behind modern processors in multi-threaded workloads. It outperforms several older and lower-tier CPUs but trails significantly behind current high-end processors, which can be seen in the top 50 rankings dominated by Ryzen and Core Ultra series chips.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-6300 is best suited for entry-level desktops, light office computing, or as a replacement in older systems where upgrading the entire platform is not feasible. Its performance is adequate for basic web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, but it is not ideal for content creation, gaming, or intensive multitasking. Given its age and the rapid advancement in CPU technology, the i3-6300 should be considered a legacy component rather than a modern solution, though it remains a cost-effective option for non-demanding use cases.
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Intel Core i3-6300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-6300
Family: Core
Series: i3-6000
Model Number: i3-6300
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W
Release Price: $147.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT
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