Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 490 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - €119.46 vs €203.31
- Up to 39% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-7600K - €0.6 vs €0.98 per FPS
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 51 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 5% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-6300 - 208 vs 199 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
199
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.6/FPS
100%
Price, €
€119.46
100%
Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6300 | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
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Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |