Intel Core i5-7600T vs Intel Core i3-6300

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-7600T and Intel Core i3-6300 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).

Intel Core i5-7600T

Intel Core i3-6300

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7600T

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
Around 23% higher maximum core temperature: 80°C vs 65°C
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 51 Watt
Around 37% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5905 vs 4322
4.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 4245 vs 954
5.7x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 11817 vs 2081

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	January 2017 vs September 2015
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Maximum core temperature	80°C vs 65°C
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared) vs 4096 KB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 51 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	5905 vs 4322
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	4245 vs 954
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	11817 vs 2081

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-6300

Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2277 vs 2157
Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1701 vs 1600
2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3355 vs 1541
2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5991 vs 2821
Around 6% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1701 vs 1600
2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3355 vs 1541
2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5991 vs 2821

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2277 vs 2157
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1701 vs 1600
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3355 vs 1541
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5991 vs 2821
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1701 vs 1600
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3355 vs 1541
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5991 vs 2821

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-7600T
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-6300

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2157

2277

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

5905

4322

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

4245

954

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

11817

2081

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1600

1701

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1541

3355

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2821

5991

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1600

1701

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1541

3355

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2821

5991

Name	Intel Core i5-7600T	Intel Core i3-6300
PassMark - Single thread mark	2157	2277
PassMark - CPU mark	5905	4322
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	4245	954
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	11817	2081
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1600	1701
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1541	3355
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2821	5991
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1600	1701
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1541	3355
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2821	5991
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)		22.05
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)		243.259
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)		1.607
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		12.899
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)		30.199

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-7600T	Intel Core i3-6300
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Launch date	January 2017	September 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$229	$148
Place in performance rating	961	950
Price now	$261.25	$142.99
Processor Number	i5-7600T	i3-6300
Series	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	9.13	12.05
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.80 GHz	3.80 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared)	4096 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	65 °C
Maximum core temperature	80°C	65°C
Maximum frequency	3.70 GHz	3.8 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of QPI Links	0
Number of threads	4	4
Die size		150 mm
Transistor count		1400 million
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory size	64 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
ECC memory support
Maximum memory bandwidth		34.1 GB/s
Graphics
Device ID	0x5912	0x1912
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.1 GHz	1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3	3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA		N / A
Max resolution over WiDi		1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	1.80 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	51 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015A (35W)	PCG 2015C (65W)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)