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I am organizing to construct a pc using amd fx6300 or i3, ideal for gaming and aiming for the optimal performance.

I am organizing to construct a pc using amd fx6300 or i3, ideal for gaming and aiming for the optimal performance.

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_xXMettatonXx
Junior Member
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11-03-2025, 10:40 AM
#1
Which would be superior for gaming FX 6300 or i3 in terms of frame rates and boot time?
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_xXMettatonXx
11-03-2025, 10:40 AM #1

Which would be superior for gaming FX 6300 or i3 in terms of frame rates and boot time?

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CeminCoala
Member
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11-04-2025, 11:00 AM
#2
6300. The i3 is just a dual-core processor, which may limit performance in many games. If you intend to purchase an Intel CPU with an i5 or higher, it's better to opt for Intel. For those on a budget, AMD remains a strong option. Good luck with your PC build!
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CeminCoala
11-04-2025, 11:00 AM #2

6300. The i3 is just a dual-core processor, which may limit performance in many games. If you intend to purchase an Intel CPU with an i5 or higher, it's better to opt for Intel. For those on a budget, AMD remains a strong option. Good luck with your PC build!

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DavePlaysYT
Member
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11-06-2025, 07:19 AM
#3
6300. The i3 is just a dual-core processor, which may limit performance in many games. If you intend to purchase an Intel CPU with an i5 or higher, opt for Intel instead. For those on a budget, AMD remains a strong option. Good luck with your PC build!
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DavePlaysYT
11-06-2025, 07:19 AM #3

6300. The i3 is just a dual-core processor, which may limit performance in many games. If you intend to purchase an Intel CPU with an i5 or higher, opt for Intel instead. For those on a budget, AMD remains a strong option. Good luck with your PC build!

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MineBaros
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11-07-2025, 09:58 PM
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if you invest 100 bucks in a cpu then the rule would be to spend twice that amount on the gpu, so with a 200 dollar gpu it makes sense to get better boot times that rely on using a solid-state drive rather than a hard disk. if i were you, with today’s games, try to look for an intel i5 dual core.
but your question is quite broad—are you planning an upgrade later? which gpu are you considering? will you overclock? what games do you play? cpu usage affects load times and/or mmorpgs? or are there more games that rely heavily on the gpu?
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MineBaros
11-07-2025, 09:58 PM #4

if you invest 100 bucks in a cpu then the rule would be to spend twice that amount on the gpu, so with a 200 dollar gpu it makes sense to get better boot times that rely on using a solid-state drive rather than a hard disk. if i were you, with today’s games, try to look for an intel i5 dual core.
but your question is quite broad—are you planning an upgrade later? which gpu are you considering? will you overclock? what games do you play? cpu usage affects load times and/or mmorpgs? or are there more games that rely heavily on the gpu?

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Zsniper1274
Member
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11-22-2025, 09:04 AM
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6300 Only because the i3 is just a dual core, which might slow you down in most games. If you ever intend to purchase an Intel CPU that's an i5+, it's best to choose Intel. Otherwise, AMD remains a strong option for those on a budget. Good luck with your build!
That's not accurate. The I3 6100 is quite capable despite being dual core.
I'm using one with a 750 TI SC and 8gb of DDR4, and most games I play are running at 60 FPS on medium or high settings.
(Fallout 4 with medium settings and extended draw distances, and GTA V with high settings except textures.)
That said, consider the I3 for future upgrades.
An I7 6700 is what I plan to get when I can no longer play modern titles.
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Zsniper1274
11-22-2025, 09:04 AM #5

6300 Only because the i3 is just a dual core, which might slow you down in most games. If you ever intend to purchase an Intel CPU that's an i5+, it's best to choose Intel. Otherwise, AMD remains a strong option for those on a budget. Good luck with your build!
That's not accurate. The I3 6100 is quite capable despite being dual core.
I'm using one with a 750 TI SC and 8gb of DDR4, and most games I play are running at 60 FPS on medium or high settings.
(Fallout 4 with medium settings and extended draw distances, and GTA V with high settings except textures.)
That said, consider the I3 for future upgrades.
An I7 6700 is what I plan to get when I can no longer play modern titles.

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shupshep
Member
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11-22-2025, 09:55 AM
#6
D3th5150:
RabidApocalypse says the i3 is only a dual core and it might slow you down in most games. If you're thinking about buying an Intel CPU that's an i5+, stick with Intel. Otherwise, AMD works well on a budget. Hope you have a good build!

That's not accurate. The I3 6100 is actually quite capable despite being dual core. I'm using it with a 750 TI SC and 8GB DDR4, and most games I play run at 60 FPS on medium or high settings. (Fallout 4 with medium settings and extended draw distances, and GTA V with high settings except for textures.)

Still, opt for the I3 if you want to upgrade. An I7 6700 will be my next choice when I can't play modern games anymore.

I know dual core i3 CPUs are strong, but some titles will lag (not all), and a few won't run at all on them. Plus, I doubt they'll support DDR4 or similar specs, so I expected a different i3 model.
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shupshep
11-22-2025, 09:55 AM #6

D3th5150:
RabidApocalypse says the i3 is only a dual core and it might slow you down in most games. If you're thinking about buying an Intel CPU that's an i5+, stick with Intel. Otherwise, AMD works well on a budget. Hope you have a good build!

That's not accurate. The I3 6100 is actually quite capable despite being dual core. I'm using it with a 750 TI SC and 8GB DDR4, and most games I play run at 60 FPS on medium or high settings. (Fallout 4 with medium settings and extended draw distances, and GTA V with high settings except for textures.)

Still, opt for the I3 if you want to upgrade. An I7 6700 will be my next choice when I can't play modern games anymore.

I know dual core i3 CPUs are strong, but some titles will lag (not all), and a few won't run at all on them. Plus, I doubt they'll support DDR4 or similar specs, so I expected a different i3 model.