Intel Core i3-6300
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.8 - 3.8 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 51W
Price: $108.70 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-6300
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.8 - 3.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
51W
Best price from Amazon
$108.70
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-6300 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 51W TDP — about 25.5W per core. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting.
Clocks span 3.8GHz base to 3.8GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. At $108.70 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 51 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
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