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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs Core i3-6300

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is slower than the Core i3-6300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $417

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Up to 21% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer

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

Xeon E5-2620 v3

169FPS

Core i3-6300

200FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E5-2620 v3

516FPS

Core i3-6300

518FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E5-2620 v3

196FPS

Core i3-6300

202FPS

Fortnite2017

324FPS

325FPS

459FPS

508FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-2620 v3

557FPS

Core i3-6300

578FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-2620 v3

586FPS

Core i3-6300

606FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-2620 v3

176FPS

Core i3-6300

184FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon E5-2620 v3

23%

Core i3-6300

23%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2620 v3

Core i3-6300

Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2620 v3

Core i3-6300

Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2620 v3

15 MB

Core i3-6300

4 MB

Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 11 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-2620 v3

2.4 GHz

Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.2 GHz

TDPhelp

85W

51W

Core i3-6300 draws 34W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E5-2620 v3

Core i3-6300

$32.39

Xeon E5-2620 v3Core i3-6300

LGA2011-3

Sockethelp

LGA1151

Haswell-EP

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

1866 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2620 v3 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E5-2620 v3 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-6300 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2620 v3 and Core i3-6300?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 23/100, 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 E5-2620 v3 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 E5-2620 v3 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.