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Core i5-6500TE vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-6500TE vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for 159.99 on Amazon

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Updated 89 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Core i5-6500TE

2.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for 159.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6500TE on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 1365 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6500TE.

Advantages of Core i5-6500TE

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 35 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 10% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-6500TE - 212 vs 193 FPS
  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i5-6500TE - $76.29 vs $144.14
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i5-6500TE - $0.40 vs $0.83 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500TE - 12 vs 4 threads
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Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


FPS

193

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.83/FPS

48%

Price, €

€159.99

52%

Intel Core i5 i5-6500TE Quad-core (4 Core) 2.3GHz Processor Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack Model CM8066201938000

Buy for 159.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

212

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

100%

Price, €

€84.68

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 90 minutes ago

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Resolution

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Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo
Core i5-6500TE

Desktop • Oct 11th, 2015


Single-Core

1118

70%

Multi-Core

3081

45%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i5-6500TE Logo

Core i5-6500TE

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Oct 11th, 2015Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
23.0xMultiplier
36.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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