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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon 6730P vs Core i3-6300

The Xeon 6730P is much faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $3726

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon 6730P ranks 44 points higher.

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Xeon 6730P has 30 more cores.

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Xeon 6730P has 60 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon 6730P has 284 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon 6730P
2.5 GHz

Core i3-6300 has a 52% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
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Xeon 6730P
3.8 GHz
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Core i3-6300 draws 199W less power.

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LGA4710
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LGA1151
Granite Rapids
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Skylake
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Intel HD 530
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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2133 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon 6730P or Core i3-6300?expand_more
The Xeon 6730P. It's 191% faster than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon 6730P than Core i3-6300?expand_more
191% 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, Xeon 6730P or Core i3-6300?expand_more
The Xeon 6730P is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon 6730P worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon 6730P and Core i3-6300?expand_more
Performance: Xeon 6730P scores 67/100, 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 Xeon 6730P 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 Xeon 6730P or Core i3-6300?expand_more
The Xeon 6730P is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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