Intel Pentium E6300

Intel Pentium E6300
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Pentium E6300 provided a solid foundation for numerous everyday computing tasks. As a dual-core processor, it was well-equipped for its time. It handled basic multitasking reliably. Its development was based on the proven Wolfdale architecture. This was a crucial step in chip production for Intel.

It was manufactured using the advanced 45-nanometer process. This manufacturing technique significantly contributed to its energy efficiency. At the same time, it ensured comparatively low heat generation. For users who needed reliable computing power, it proved to be a smart choice. When surfing the internet or word processing, it always offered adequate performance.

Playing media was also no problem for it. We could rely on its consistency in daily use. The integration of 2 MB Level-2 cache also improved system responsiveness. It offered a cost-effective way to build a powerful system. For many, it was the preferred option in its class.
  • Dual-Core Processor
  • Based on Wolfdale Architecture (45 nm)
  • Reliable performance for everyday tasks
  • 2 MB Level-2 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 645
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
399
AMD Phenom II X2 545
2C / 2T · 3.00 GHz
398
Intel Pentium E6300
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
397
AMD Athlon II X3 455
3C / 3T · 3.30 GHz
396
Intel Pentium E5500
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
396
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E8190
2C / 2T · 2.66 GHz
734
AMD Athlon II X2 245
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
732
Intel Pentium E6300
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
726
Intel Core2 Duo E7300
2C / 2T · 2.66 GHz
725
AMD A6-6310
AMD A6-6310 100 %
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
724
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E4600
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
385
Intel Core2 Duo E6550
2C / 2T · 2.33 GHz
379
Intel Pentium E6300
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
374
AMD A6-6400K
2C / 2T · 3.90 GHz
370
Intel Pentium N3710
4C / 4T · 1.60 GHz
363

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Pentium (150)
CPU groupIntel Pentium E5000/E6000 (13)
ArchitectureWolfdale (Penryn)
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x Penryn
Frequency: 2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache2.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
DDR2-800
21.3 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Release dateQ2/2009
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Pentium E6300
Intel Pentium E6300
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