Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-6300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-6300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-6300.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $94.08 vs $178.37
- Up to 29% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i5-12600K - $0.68 vs $0.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 59% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 51 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 33% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i3-6300 - 185 vs 139 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6300 - 16 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
139
75%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.08
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $94.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 132 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
185
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.96/FPS
70%
Price, $
$178.37
52%
FPS Winner
Buy for $178.37 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 133 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-6300 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |