Core 2 Duo E6300 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 88% higher base clock.
LGA775
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AM5Conroe
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Desktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740MDDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 2 Duo E6300 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 2 Duo E6300 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core 2 Duo E6300 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Core 2 Duo E6300 scores 51/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 26/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core 2 Duo E6300 or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 2 Duo E6300 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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