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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $213
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MSRP in USD: $213
Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-6600 is 1635 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 69% cheaper than Core i5-6600 - CA$44.35 vs CA$141.67
- Up to 52% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-6600 - CA$0.45 vs CA$0.93 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Performs up to 55% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2300 - 152 vs 98 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2300
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
98
64%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.45/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2300 CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.8 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
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Updated 6125 minutes ago
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
152
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.93/FPS
48%
Price, CA$
CA$141.67
31%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80662I56600 6th Generation Core I5-6600 Processor
Buy for CA$141.67 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6129 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-2300
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i5-6600
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2300 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
| Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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