Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6600K outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-6600K is 551 days older than the more expensive Core i5-7500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600K
- Performs up to 1% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i5-7500 - 217 vs 215 FPS
- Up to 23% cheaper than Core i5-7500 - €174.27 vs €225.14
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-6600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-6600K doesn't have integrated graphics
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Single-Core
1270
89.49964763918253%
Multi-Core
3478
86.68993020937188%
Intel Core i5-6600K | vs | Intel Core i5-7500 |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |