Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7300 outperforms Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7300 is 551 days newer than Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300
- Performs up to 1% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-6500 - 139 vs 137 FPS
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-6500 - 51 vs 65 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7300 | vs | Intel Core i5-6500 |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |