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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon X3460 vs Core i3-6300

The Xeon X3460 is quite a bit 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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Up to 88% faster on average across 100+ games
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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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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon X3460

351FPS

Core i3-6300

503FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon X3460

538FPS

Core i3-6300

575FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon X3460

117FPS

Core i3-6300

196FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon X3460

184FPS

Core i3-6300

201FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon X3460

208FPS

Core i3-6300

217FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon X3460

527FPS

Core i3-6300

518FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon X3460

381FPS

Core i3-6300

365FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Xeon X3460

182FPS

Core i3-6300

197FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon X3460

Core i3-6300

24%

Core i3-6300 ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon X3460

Core i3-6300

Xeon X3460 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X3460

Core i3-6300

Xeon X3460 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon X3460

8 MB

Core i3-6300

4 MB

Xeon X3460 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon X3460

2.8 GHz

Core i3-6300

3.8 GHz

Core i3-6300 has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

3.467 GHz

TDPhelp

95W

51W

Core i3-6300 draws 44W less power.

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Xeon X3460

Core i3-6300

$32.39

Xeon X3460Core i3-6300

LGA1156

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LGA1151

Lynnfield

Codenamehelp

Skylake

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Intel HD 530

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon X3460 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300. It's 243% faster than the Xeon X3460 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-6300 than Xeon X3460?expand_more

243% 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 X3460 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 24/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon X3460 and Core i3-6300?expand_more

Performance: Xeon X3460 scores 7/100, Core i3-6300 scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon X3460 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 X3460 or Core i3-6300?expand_more

The Core i3-6300 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.