The Core i7-4820K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-6300 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $82.14 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-4820K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 46% cheaper – $97.93 vs $180.07
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 61% less energy – 51 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-4820K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-6300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
171
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, €
€180.07
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
50%
Core i3-6300
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€97.93
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.53/FPS
100%
Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-6300 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 i7-4820K vs Core i3-6300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4820K vs Core i3-6300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4820K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-6300
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4820K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
| 130 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
10 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
