Intel i3 6300T and 6320 Skylake Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 6th November 2015 | Source: Intel | Price: from £95 @ OCUK |
Introduction
Budgetary constraints are something which we all have to deal with, especially as PC Hardware becomes more capable and yet more expensive.
We've often mentioned how, if money is tight, you're far better off putting the majority of your budget into your graphics card, as that will bring the most obvious rewards. Today we're putting that to the test with a look at two of Intel's new Skylake Core i3 processors paired up to our regular test bed.
Can you spend so little on your processor yet still reap the benefits of DDR4 and blazing gaming frame rates? Or is the Core i3 and modern physics intensive gaming just too much of a step down from the range-topping models to achieve smooth gaming? Let's find out.
Technical Specifications
Both of the processors on test today are Core i3 models, and both are dual-core with hyperthreading. We have the i3-6300T, a very low power offering clocked at 3.3GHz, and the i3-6320 which is still frugal on our planets resources whilst being capable of a not-inconsiderable 3.9GHz.
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I'm guesstimating here, but for me, since the Norwegian Kroner has crashed so bad, things are getting even more pricey then before for us. Still not as expensive as the UK though.Quote
Not a huge increase for the i3 chips but the i5 and i7 chips definitely push you back to 1150. Motherboards for 1150 seem to be the things in short supply now, most of the big E-tailers are giving big discounts on 4790k chips.Quote
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Originally Posted by Feronix
What the actual F happened to Intel prices? An i3 for 170? That's not budget at all, it's literally cheaper to buy an 8320. Used to be able to buy an i5 for that money, but now these are all over 240 including 3 gen old chips like the 3570k, that used to be the price of a low end i7 a year ago.
At least £95 in the UK still seems more reasonable, but even there prices have inflated stupid amounts. |
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Originally Posted by cooperman
And i think i'd still go for a i5 4460 and a £50 mobo over a new i3 tbh if i was tight on cash.
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You know what else I can get for that price? An 8320E with MSI 970 Gaming motherboard and a Hyper 212 Evo. Not a difficult choice at all then is it
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At least £95 in the UK still seems more reasonable, but even there prices have inflated stupid amounts.Quote