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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-2500K vs FX-6300

The Core i5-2500K is faster than the FX-6300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $177.04 more expensive!

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$217.69View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 64% more expensive – $217.69 vs $40.65

CPU

$40.65View CPUAll CPUs

Is 1 year and 10 months newer
Up to 64% cheaper – $40.65 vs $217.69
Up to 40% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Elden Ring2022

Core i5-2500K

146FPS

FX-6300

146FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-2500K

136FPS

FX-6300

120FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-2500K

209FPS

FX-6300

208FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-2500K

326FPS

FX-6300

330FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-2500K

542FPS

FX-6300

538FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-2500K

189FPS

FX-6300

185FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-2500K

520FPS

FX-6300

526FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-2500K

575FPS

FX-6300

575FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-2500K

FX-6300

Core i5-2500K ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-2500K

FX-6300

FX-6300 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-2500K

FX-6300

FX-6300 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-2500K

6 MB

FX-6300

8 MB

FX-6300 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-2500K

3.3 GHz

FX-6300

3.5 GHz

FX-6300 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-2500K

3.7 GHz

FX-6300

4.1 GHz

FX-6300 boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-2500K

95W

FX-6300

95W

Pricehelp

Core i5-2500K

$217.69

FX-6300

$40.65

FX-6300 is $177.04 cheaper.

Core i5-2500KFX-6300

LGA1155

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AM3+

Sandy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Vishera

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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1866 MHz (DDR3)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-2500K or FX-6300?expand_more

The FX-6300. It's 167% faster than the Core i5-2500K on average across 100+ games, scoring 3/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is FX-6300 than Core i5-2500K?expand_more

167% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-2500K or FX-6300?expand_more

The FX-6300 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the FX-6300 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 3/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-2500K and FX-6300?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-2500K scores 8/100, FX-6300 scores 3/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-2500K or FX-6300 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 i5-2500K or FX-6300?expand_more

The FX-6300 is the stronger pick at 3/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.