The Core i5-11600K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7300, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $128.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- Up to 72% cheaper – $50.79 vs $179.28
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-7300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€179.28
28%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
31%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
91%
Min 1% FPS
123
92%
Price, €
€50.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.27/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-7300 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 i5-11600K vs Core i3-7300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i3-7300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
