The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6300 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $127.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6300
- Up to 71% cheaper – $52.27 vs $179.28
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs FX-6300 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
29%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
35%
Core i5-11600K vs FX-6300 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 FX-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs FX-6300 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
FX-6300
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1866 MHz
58%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $132.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1866 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
