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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 265 vs Core i3-6300

The Core Ultra 7 265 is much faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $347.60 more expensive!

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CPU

$379.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 91% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 6 months newer
Available for $379.99

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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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 7 265

367FPS

Core i3-6300

194FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 7 265

253FPS

Core i3-6300

216FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core Ultra 7 265

559FPS

Core i3-6300

517FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 7 265

221FPS

Core i3-6300

201FPS

Fortnite2017

329FPS

325FPS

704FPS

500FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 7 265

741FPS

Core i3-6300

574FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 7 265

776FPS

Core i3-6300

602FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

62%

Core i3-6300

25%

Core Ultra 7 265 ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 265

Core i3-6300

Core Ultra 7 265 has 18 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 265

Core i3-6300

Core Ultra 7 265 has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

30 MB

Core i3-6300

4 MB

Core Ultra 7 265 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265

2.4 GHz

Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz

Core i3-6300 has a 58% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

5.3 GHz

TDPhelp

65W

51W

Core i3-6300 draws 14W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 265

$379.99

Core i3-6300

$32.39

Core i3-6300 is $347.60 cheaper.

Core Ultra 7 265Core i3-6300

LGA1851

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Arrow Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel HD 530

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 148% faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 62/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than Core i3-6300?expand_more

148% 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 Ultra 7 265 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 62/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265 and Core i3-6300?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 7 265 scores 62/100, Core i3-6300 scores 25/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265 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 Ultra 7 265 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 62/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.