Games you can play with a Intel Core i5-2300

performance score 42Sandy Bridge

The Intel Core i5-2300 is a Sandy Bridge previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

783

Runs easily

2,671

Meets recommended requirements

2,666

Meets minimum requirements

4,430

Below minimum

Runs easily

783 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

2,671 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

2,666 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

4,430 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core i5-2300 run?
Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 6120 run on a Intel Core i5-2300 (3454 at their recommended settings), and 4430 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core i5-2300 still good enough for modern games?
It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.

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