Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8600 is 958 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i5-8600 - CA$140.72 vs CA$254.99
- Up to 44% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-8600 - CA$1.15 vs CA$2.07 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-6600 - 123 vs 122 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600 - 6 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
122
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.15/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$140.72
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$140.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 42 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
FPS
123
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.07/FPS
55%
Price, CA$
CA$254.99
55%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$254.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 42 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6600 | vs | Intel Core i5-8600 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
UHD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |