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Core i5-6300U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.4 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q2 2015.

Average Bench: 40.4% (1016th of 1404)

Based on 59,619 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000406E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 16%Average: 40.4% Great: 54%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6300U averaged 59.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 53.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 60.9Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6300U is 38.3%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6300U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 168Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 169Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 59,619 samples)
Rank 101640.4%
Min Avg Max
9.2 Memory 53.5 77.7
25 1-Core 60.9 79.5
47.4 2-Core 111 143
44.2% 75.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
83.1 4-Core 158 207
97.6 8-Core 169 208
21.5% 163 Pts
Min Avg Max
90.5 64-Core 168 210
10.4% 168 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
51.3% Above average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 81.4
2-Core 140
58% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 219
26% 201 Pts
64-Core 217
13% 217 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
49.5% Average
Memory 67.2
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 111
48% 77.9 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 174
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
37.9% Below average
Memory 61.7
1-Core 22.5
2-Core 52.2
32% 45.5 Pts
4-Core 79.5
8-Core 113
12% 96.2 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
30.9% Below average
Memory 36.3
1-Core 76
2-Core 141
45% 84.6 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 160
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
24.6% Poor
Memory 19.3
1-Core 75.3
2-Core 112
36% 68.7 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 187
23% 178 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 60,292,793 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 840 G3

CPU
Core i5-6300UIntelBench 40%, 59,619 samples2,434x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples3,911x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $120Bench 29%, 946,701 samples1x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1x
SSD
SD8SN8U-256G-1006 256GBSandiskBench 70%, 12,432 samples447x
SSDSCKKF256G8H 256GBIntelBench 85%, 2,188 samples209x
MTFDDAV256TBN-1AR15ABHA 256GBCrucialBench 74%, 4,569 samples121x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples537x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples503x
M471A1K43BB0-CPB 1x8GBSamsungBench 35%, 32,056 samples212x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6300U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6300U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 GHz
Max TDP15 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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BEL-User
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Poor

19 months ago.

not responsive enough. videocard is also rubbish so not sure which of the two is causing the responsivity lag

FIN-User
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Excellent

3 years ago.

cool and great single core-score for desktop apps.

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