Intel Core i3-6300 BX80662I36300 desktop processor

Dual-Core 3.8 GHz for LGA 1151

The Intel Core i3-6300 is a dual-core desktop processor with four threads running at 3.8 GHz on the LGA 1151 socket. It suits basic office systems, home desktops and light content tasks where a 65 W thermal envelope keeps cooling simple and power draw modest. Hyper-Threading support helps responsiveness in multitasking scenarios. The 14 nm Skylake core includes Intel HD Graphics 530 for display output without a discrete card.

65 W TDP with integrated graphics

At its 65 W thermal design power the chip runs cool enough for compact chassis and quiet air coolers in everyday workloads. The on-die Intel HD Graphics 530 tops out at 1.15 GHz dynamic frequency, handling video playback and multi-monitor desktops without adding a separate GPU. Memory support for DDR4 and DDR3L lets builders choose affordable modules while keeping system power low. Typical office use stays well within the rated envelope.

Steady clocks under sustained load

Because the operating frequency is fixed at 3.8 GHz with no turbo boost listed, performance remains consistent during long rendering, compilation or encoding sessions. The 4 MB L3 cache and 2 x 256 KB L2 cache feed both cores without throttling, so multi-threaded throughput holds steady over hours. The 65 W ceiling means cooling requirements do not spike unexpectedly when the workload extends beyond a short burst.