The Core i5-6600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-9300. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-6600K
The Core i3-9300 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 62 vs 91 Watts
Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-9300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
186
99%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-9300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-9300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6600K vs Core i3-9300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $242.00 | MSRP | $143.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 62 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
