Pentium E6300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium E6300

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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 Pentium E6300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,254 Rank: 1587
Rank Name Score Visual
1583 Atom C3758 4,256
+0%
1584 Core i3-2310M 4,255
+0%
1585 Athlon II X3 435 4,255
+0%
1586 Athlon II X4 640 4,254
+0%
1587 Pentium E6300 4,254
1588 FX-7600P 4,253
+-0%
1589 Core i5-3317U 4,253
+-0%
1590 Celeron J4025 4,253
+-0%
1591 Core i3 530 4,252
+-0%
1592 Celeron G1820TE 4,252
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium E6300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,299 Rank: 1756
Rank Name Score Visual
1752 E2-3200 4,301
+0%
1753 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 4,301
+0%
1754 A4-4020 4,300
+0%
1755 A6-5400K 4,299
+0%
1756 Pentium E6300 4,299
1757 Celeron N2940 4,299
+0%
1758 Pentium 3556U 4,299
+0%
1759 Athlon II X2 240e 4,299
+0%
1760 E2-6110 4,299
+0%
1761 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,298
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium E6300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,224 Rank: 1553
Rank Name Score Visual
1549 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,227
+0.1%
1550 Core i3-2100T 4,227
+0.1%
1551 Core i5-540M 4,225
+0%
1552 Pentium B970 4,224
+0%
1553 Pentium E6300 4,224
1554 A4-4020 4,218
-0.1%
1555 Core i3-6102E 4,217
-0.2%
1556 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,217
-0.2%
1557 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,216
-0.2%
1558 Athlon II X4 635 4,215
-0.2%

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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 Pentium E6300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,487 Rank: 1628
Rank Name Score Visual
1624 Pentium N3700 4,487
+0%
1625 Pentium 997 4,487
+0%
1626 Athlon II X2 255 4,487
+0%
1627 Athlon II X2 250 4,487
+0%
1628 Pentium E6300 4,487
1629 Pentium E5400 4,487
+0%
1630 Celeron 2957U 4,487
+0%
1631 Celeron N3150 4,487
+0%
1632 A6-1450 4,487
+0%
1633 Pentium P6100 4,486
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium E6300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,464 Rank: 1576
Rank Name Score Visual
1572 Celeron N4000 4,464
+0%
1573 Pentium G6950 4,464
+0%
1574 A4-5300 4,464
+0%
1575 Athlon II X2 220 4,464
+0%
1576 Pentium E6300 4,464
1577 Pentium E5500 4,464
+0%
1578 Pentium G640T 4,464
+0%
1579 Core i3-350M 4,464
+0%
1580 Celeron 3955U 4,463
+-0%
1581 Core i5-2537M 4,463
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium E6300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,460 Rank: 1664
Rank Name Score Visual
1660 Phenom X3 8550 4,462
+0%
1661 Pentium E6800 4,461
+0%
1662 Celeron N3350 4,460
+0%
1663 Celeron 867 4,460
+0%
1664 Pentium E6300 4,460
1665 E2-9000 4,460
+0%
1666 A6-7000 4,460
+0%
1667 Atom x5-Z8300 4,460
+0%
1668 A4-3310MX 4,460
+0%
1669 Celeron 847E 4,459
+-0%

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Pentium E6300 Details

The Intel Pentium E6300, launched in May 2009, represents a mid-tier entry in Intel's Pentium Dual-Core lineup, built on the Wolfdale microarchitecture at a 45 nm process. As of early 2026, this processor is over 16 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains notable for its dual-core design, 2.8 GHz base clock, and 65 W TDP, which were competitive for mainstream desktops during its era. Its performance today is modest by modern standards, but it still holds relevance in low-power or retro computing environments.

At the core of the E6300 are two processing units with a total of 2 MB of L2 cache, operating on a 1066 MHz front-side bus. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB, with a maximum bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. It uses the LGA775 socket, though its socket type is listed as BGA479 and PGA478 in some specifications, reflecting variations in packaging. The integrated HD Graphics unit, with a base frequency of 500 MHz and a burst frequency of 667 MHz, supports up to two displays, though it lacks modern features like DirectX 12 or Vulkan support.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium E6300 achieves an Overall Score of 4254, ranking #1586 out of 2060 CPUs. Its Singlecore Score is 4224 (#1552), and its Multicore Score is 4299 (#1755). These results place it slightly behind the Core i5-540M and Core 2 Duo E8300 in single-core performance, while it trails the Athlon II X3 435 in multicore workloads. Notably, the E6300's single-core performance is more competitive than its multicore score, indicating a performance bottleneck in parallel processing tasks.

The E6300 supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and Intel's virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. It also features EIST for power management and a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. While the processor lacks support for newer technologies such as the X86-64 extension in its earliest iterations, it does support 64-bit operations through the x86-64 instruction set.

In the broader context of modern computing, the Pentium E6300 is a relic, far outpaced by current CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K. However, it remains a viable option for basic office tasks, light multimedia use, or retro systems where power efficiency and low cost are priorities. Its TDP of 65 W, while high for modern standards, was typical for its time, and its 228 million transistors reflect the scaling constraints of the 45 nm process. As of February 2026, the E6300 serves best as a nostalgic or budget-friendly choice rather than a performance-oriented solution.
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Intel Pentium E6300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium E6300
Model Number: T9600
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 10.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Package: FC-LGA8
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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