The Core i3-9300 is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $78.91 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9300
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 59% cheaper – $55.31 vs $134.22
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 18% less energy – 51 vs 62 Watts
Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9300
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
€134.22
41%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
42%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, €
€55.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.3/FPS
100%
Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-6100 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 i3-9300 vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9300 vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
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%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $143.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 62 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
