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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8600 vs Core i3-6300

The Core i5-8600 is slightly faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $132.60 more expensive!

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$164.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 6 months newer
Available for $164.99

CPU

$32.39View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i5-8600

541FPS

Core i3-6300

509FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-8600

205FPS

Core i3-6300

202FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-8600

222FPS

Core i3-6300

200FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-8600

327FPS

Core i3-6300

325FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8600

624FPS

Core i3-6300

606FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-8600

192FPS

Core i3-6300

184FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-8600

521FPS

Core i3-6300

518FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-8600

921FPS

Core i3-6300

908FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-8600

29%

Core i3-6300

23%

Core i5-8600 ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-8600

Core i3-6300

Core i5-8600 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-8600

Core i3-6300

Core i5-8600 has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8600

9 MB

Core i3-6300

4 MB

Core i5-8600 has 5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8600

3.1 GHz

Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz

Core i3-6300 has a 23% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

4.3 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

51W

Core i3-6300 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-8600

$164.99

Core i3-6300

$32.39

Core i3-6300 is $132.60 cheaper.

Core i5-8600Core i3-6300

LGA1151

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LGA1151

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Intel HD 530

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8600 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i5-8600. It's 26% faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 29/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-8600 than Core i3-6300?expand_more

26% 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 i5-8600 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i5-8600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-8600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 29/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8600 and Core i3-6300?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8600 scores 29/100, Core i3-6300 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8600 or Core i3-6300 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 i5-8600 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i5-8600 is the stronger pick at 29/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.