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Core i5-6300HQ

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @2.3 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 53.7% (698th of 1442)

Based on 41,531 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , 1FABFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300HQ CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 53.7% Great: 66%
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-6300HQ averaged 46.2% 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 65.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 74.5Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-6300HQ is 36.9%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-6300HQ performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 257Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 256Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 41,531 samples)
Rank 69853.7%
Min Avg Max
23.7 Memory 65.8 82.2
46.1 1-Core 74.5 86
93.4 2-Core 148 170
55.6% 96.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
139 4-Core 240 312
164 8-Core 256 316
32.8% 248 Pts
Min Avg Max
161 64-Core 257 315
15.9% 257 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
63.1% Good
Memory 72.7
1-Core 85.7
2-Core 165
62% 108 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 317
42% 313 Pts
64-Core 315
20% 315 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
61.2% Good
Memory 75.5
1-Core 84.6
2-Core 169
63% 110 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 287
37% 278 Pts
64-Core 287
18% 287 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
61% Good
Memory 79
1-Core 67.2
2-Core 134
57% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 250
34% 250 Pts
64-Core 251
16% 251 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
58.1% Above average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 81.3
2-Core 127
58% 95.1 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 188
30% 212 Pts
64-Core 284
18% 284 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
56.2% Above average
Memory 73.2
1-Core 75.4
2-Core 155
59% 101 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 293
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
55.1% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 76.4
2-Core 157
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 140
23% 165 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
53.9% Above average
Memory 62.5
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 143
54% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 262
8-Core 266
35% 264 Pts
64-Core 248
15% 248 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
29.8% Poor
Memory 48.6
1-Core 20.2
2-Core 35.7
25% 34.8 Pts
4-Core 68.7
8-Core 49
8% 58.8 Pts
64-Core 54.4
3% 54.4 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 7559

CPU
Core i5-6300HQIntelBench 54%, 41,531 samples733x
GPU
HD 530 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 213,495 samples1,829x
GTX 960MNvidiaBench 16%, 73,363 samples1,089x
RX 580AMD  $130Bench 52%, 360,351 samples1x
SSD
Z400s M.2 2280 256GBSandiskBench 65%, 2,644 samples164x
860 EVO M.2 500GBSamsungBench 101%, 35,237 samples85x
CM871 M.2 2280 128GBSamsungBench 45%, 3,215 samples77x
RAM
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples334x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 2x8GBHynixBench 52%, 34,976 samples252x
KN2M64-ETB 1x8GBUnknownBench 27%, 1,673 samples155x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-6300HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi5-6300HQ
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$250.00
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP45 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency950 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 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 ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

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 TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1440

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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