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Core i7-2600S vs Core i3-6300: which is better?

Core i7-2600S and Core i3-6300 perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i3-6300 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-2600S

20%of the fastest CPU
≈ $40 (used)Part score 32/100
VS
Intel

Core i3-6300

19%of the fastest CPU
≈ $18 (used)Part score 32/100
Cheaper: Core i3-6300Value: Core i3-6300

Head to head

20%
Gaming performance
19%
32/100
Part score
32/100
88 FPS
Average FPS
86 FPS
≈ $40 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $18 (used)
46/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i7-2600SCore i3-6300
Cores42
Max boost2.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W51 W
Socket—LGA1151
Memory—DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20112015
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-2600SCore i3-6300
88average FPS
86average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
179◆
175◆
Counter-Strike 2
131◆
128◆
League of Legends
155◆
151◆
Fortnite
79◆
77◆
Apex Legends
90◆
87◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
138◆
134◆
Overwatch 2
148◆
144◆
Rocket League
121◆
118◆
Marvel Rivals
55◆
54◆
Dota 2
90◆
87◆

Other games

GTA V
59◆
57◆
Minecraft
114◆
111◆
Cyberpunk 2077
45◆
44◆
EA SPORTS FC
69◆
67◆
Roblox
131◆
128◆
Elden Ring
38◆
37◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
35◆
34◆
Rust
40◆
39◆