Core i5-6300U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6300U

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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 i5-6300U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,615 Rank: 1179
Rank Name Score Visual
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
+0.2%
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
+0.1%
1177 Xeon E3-1230 4,618
+0.1%
1178 Core i5-4310U 4,616
+0%
1179 Core i5-6300U 4,615
1180 Core i7-4650U 4,614
+-0%
1181 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,613
+-0%
1182 Pentium G3258 4,612
-0.1%
1183 Core i7-990X 4,612
-0.1%
1184 Core m5-6Y54 4,610
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-6300U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,435 Rank: 1367
Rank Name Score Visual
1363 Core i7-4650U 4,436
+0%
1364 Core i5-8210Y 4,436
+0%
1365 Athlon X4 860K 4,436
+0%
1366 Pentium B960 4,435
+0%
1367 Core i5-6300U 4,435
1368 Core i5-4200M 4,435
+0%
1369 Core i5-4350U 4,435
+0%
1370 Phenom II X4 805 4,435
+0%
1371 Core i5-L16G7 4,435
+0%
1372 Athlon X4 840 4,435
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-6300U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,735 Rank: 1127
Rank Name Score Visual
1123 Core M3-7Y30 4,741
+0.1%
1124 EPYC 7551 4,741
+0.1%
1125 Core i5-2400 4,737
+0%
1126 Core i7-2655LE 4,735
+0%
1127 Core i5-6300U 4,735
1128 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,735
+0%
1129 Core i5-5200U 4,734
+-0%
1130 Core i7-4650U 4,733
+-0%
1131 Core i7-3612QM 4,732
-0.1%
1132 Xeon X5687 4,732
-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 i5-6300U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,545 Rank: 1192
Rank Name Score Visual
1188 Core i5-4300M 4,546
+0%
1189 Core i3-3220 4,546
+0%
1190 Core i5-3380M 4,546
+0%
1191 Core i3-3225 4,546
+0%
1192 Core i5-6300U 4,545
1193 Core i3-6167U 4,545
+0%
1194 Pentium G3460 4,545
+0%
1195 Core i7-5550U 4,545
+0%
1196 Core i5-3360M 4,545
+0%
1197 Core i5-4210M 4,545
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-6300U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,522 Rank: 1200
Rank Name Score Visual
1196 Core i5-680 4,524
+0%
1197 Core i3-3225 4,523
+0%
1198 Phenom II X4 830 4,523
+0%
1199 Core i5-6360U 4,522
+0%
1200 Core i5-6300U 4,522
1201 Core i5-4300M 4,522
+0%
1202 Core i5-750 4,522
+0%
1203 Phenom II X4 820 4,522
+0%
1204 Pentium N6415 4,522
+0%
1205 Core i3-6100TE 4,521
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-6300U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,567 Rank: 1057
Rank Name Score Visual
1053 Core i3-4360T 4,570
+0.1%
1054 Pentium Gold G6400 4,569
+0%
1055 Athlon 240GE 4,568
+0%
1056 Xeon E5520 4,568
+0%
1057 Core i5-6300U 4,567
1058 Xeon E5540 4,567
+0%
1059 Core i7-860S 4,567
+0%
1060 Pentium Gold G5500 4,566
+-0%
1061 Core i5-4570T 4,566
+-0%
1062 Core i7-4610M 4,566
+-0%

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Core i5-6300U Details

The Core i5-6300U stands as a mobile processor from Intel's Skylake generation, released in early 2015. As of March 2026, this chip is over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. While no longer competitive with modern processors, its performance still holds relevance for basic computing tasks and low-power systems. Positioned in the mobile market segment, the i5-6300U features a dual-core, four-thread design built on a 14 nm process, with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.0 GHz.

It integrates the HD Graphics 520 GPU, which operates at up to 1.0 GHz, supporting up to three displays and providing sufficient graphics performance for office work, media playback, and light gaming. The processor supports DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. It operates at a TDP of 15 W, with a configurable range from 7.5 W to 25 W, making it suitable for thin and light laptops. The chip includes support for advanced features such as Intel AES-NI, AVX2, Turbo Boost 2.0, and Intel vPro technology, ensuring a level of security and virtualization capability.

In benchmark testing, the i5-6300U achieves an overall score of 4615, placing it at #1179 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4735 (#1126) and a multicore score of 4435 (#1366). These results place it just behind processors like the Core i5-4310U and slightly ahead of the Core i7-4650U, indicating it performs comparably to other mid-range mobile chips from the same era. In the broader context of the top 50 processors as of 2026, the i5-6300U is significantly outpaced by modern high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate in both single- and multicore performance. Its primary strength lies in its power efficiency and integrated graphics, making it suitable for entry-level laptops, business notebooks, and systems where energy consumption and thermal output are critical.

However, for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming, it is no longer viable. In summary, the Core i5-6300U remains a reliable, energy-efficient option for basic computing needs but is best suited for users who prioritize longevity and power efficiency over raw performance.
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Intel Core i5-6300U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6300U
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6300U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

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: 3 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133 LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 520
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.75 billion
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 TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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