Which has more BFTB?

[JamesGold]

Which has more bang for the buck, the E6300, or the E6400?

 

[harpoon84]

On CPU price alone the E6300 edges the E6400, but from a platform point of view (and arguably, overclocking) the E6400 edges the E6300 IMO.

You can't really go wrong with both TBH. Both are excellent value and great overclockers, but I'd personally lean towards the E6400, mainly for it's higher multiplier making overclocking easier.

 

[swtethan]

6400 can oc higher


6400!

check out AT's article on 6300 & 6400 OC test

 

[Duvie]

Well the E6300 is cheaper, but the E6400 is not much more...If you OC the E6400 will save you more in cost due to the fact the ram doesn't have to be rated as fast...IE 3.4ghz is a common cap on most E6300 to E6400's...3.4ghz with the E6300 is 7x486 which means you need ram capable of running at 972ddr2...the E6400 for the 30 dollars more it is will only need 8x425 for 850ddr2...That leaves you many more options to use 800ddr2 (PC2-6400) memory....Which should be cheaper