FX-6300 vs i5-5675C

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5675C
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.53
+35.8%
FX-6300
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.60

Core i5-5675C outperforms FX-6300 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15341731
Place by popularitynot in top-10058
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency5.142.59
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date15 May 2015 (9 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$132

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache256K (per core)288 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6144 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size133 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.15 V - Max: 1.3875 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1150AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
VT-i-no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5675C and FX-6300.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-5675C 3.53
+35.8%
FX-6300 2.60

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-5675C 5606
+35.5%
FX-6300 4137

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-5675C 1377
+202%
FX-6300 456

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-5675C 4179
+192%
FX-6300 1431

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-5675C 7440
+51.8%
FX-6300 4900

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 2.60
Recency 15 May 2015 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i5-5675C has a 35.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

FX-6300, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i5-5675C is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5675C and FX-6300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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