Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i3-6300
Athlon PRO 300GE
Core i3-6300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 300GE and Core i3-6300
Athlon PRO 300GE
The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-6300
The Core i3-6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,331 points. Launch price was $147.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon PRO 300GE and Core i3-6300 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-6300 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-6300. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-6300 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Core i3-6300's 4,331 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon PRO 300GE. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-6300.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,342 | 4,331 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6300 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) / not specified (Core i3-6300). The Athlon PRO 300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i3-6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon PRO 300GE launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core i3-6300 debuted at $147. At current prices ($50 vs $99), the Athlon PRO 300GE is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 300GE delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 43.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-6300 — making the Athlon PRO 300GE the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300GE | Core i3-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-66% | $147 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-49% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.8+99% | 43.7 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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