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Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-6300

Core i7-6800K vs Core i3-6300: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Boxed Core i3-6300 Dual Core Processor 3.8GHz LGA1151 BX80662I36300

Buy for $92.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Boxed Core i3-6300 Dual Core Processor 3.8GHz LGA1151 BX80662I36300

Buy for $92.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

Availability
MSRP in USD: $434

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Availability

Intel Boxed Core i3-6300 Dual Core Processor 3.8GHz LGA1151 BX80662I36300

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6800K outperforms the more expensive Core i3-6300 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6800K is 273 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-6300.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

Up to 4% cheaper than Core i3-6300 - $89.0 vs $92.61
Up to 5% better value when playing Dead Space than Core i3-6300 - $0.59 vs $0.62 per FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6300 - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-6300

Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 51 vs 140 Watts
Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics

This is a free version of Dead Space.

Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

FPS

150

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.59/FPS

100%

Price, $

$89

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

FPS

150

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.62/FPS

95%

Price, $

$92.61

96%

Intel Boxed Core i3-6300 Dual Core Processor 3.8GHz LGA1151 BX80662I36300

Buy for $92.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 881 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

691

FPS

683

FPS

Minecraft

Minecraft

143

FPS

148

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

178

FPS

178

FPS

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

126

FPS

125

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

760

FPS

756

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Single-Core

1224

96%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015

Single-Core

1262

100%

Multi-Core

2539

44%

Intel Core i7-6800K	vs	Intel Core i3-6300
May 31st, 2016	Release Date	Sep 1st, 2015
Core i7	Collection	Core i3
Broadwell-E	Codename	Skylake
Intel Socket 2011-3	Socket	Intel Socket 1151
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
6	Cores	2
12	Threads	4
3.4 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
140 W	TDP	51 W
14 nm	Process Size	14 nm
34.0x	Multiplier	38.0x
None	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD 530
Yes	Overclockable	No

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