CPU
GPU
Core i5-6300U
FX-7500
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-6300U is positioned at rank 310 and the FX-7500 is on rank 668, so the Core i5-6300U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6300U
Performance Per Dollar FX-7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6300U | FX-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6300U | FX-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Core i5-6300U and FX-7500
Core i5-6300U
The Core i5-6300U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,207 points. Launch price was $281.
FX-7500
The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-7500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-6300U versus 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the FX-7500 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-6300U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-7500 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6300U scores 3,207 against the FX-7500's 3,209 — a 0.1% lead for the FX-7500.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | FX-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,207 | 3,209 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 967 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6300U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-7500 uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6300U versus DDR3-1600 on the FX-7500 — the Core i5-6300U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-6300U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-6300U) vs 8 (FX-7500) — the Core i5-6300U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | FX-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6300U) vs AMD-V (FX-7500). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 520 (Core i5-6300U) and Radeon R7 (FX-7500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6300U targets Mainstream Laptop, FX-7500 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-6300U rivals PRO A12-9800B.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | FX-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | Mobile |
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